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Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen asserts that Greenland will not be treated as property for sale amid US interest in the territory.

Cliff Notes – Pope buried in Rome Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday 250,000 mourners gathered for his funeral in St. Peter’s Square, reflecting…

A driver struck a crowd during the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver, resulting in 11 fatalities and 20 injuries, with a suspect arrested and charged with multiple counts of second-degree murder.

Global military spending surpassed $2.7 trillion in 2024, marking a 9.4% increase from the previous year, with over 100 countries raising their military budgets.

An explosion at Iran’s largest port, Shahid Rajaei, has resulted in at least 28 deaths and hundreds of injuries, causing extensive damage to shipping containers and nearby structures.

Iran and US in advanced talks in Oman in the third round of nuclear negotiations in Muscat aims to build trust 

On Saturday 25 April 2025, the world will say their farewells to Pope Francis, a pontiff who will be remembered for all his work with the poor, for modernising the Catholic Church and for bringing people of all faiths together. Pope Francis’s funeral will get underway tomorrow in Rome, in breaking with tradition he will have a much simpler affair than many of his predecessors.

Following a recent earthquake in Istanbul, over 150 people suffered injuries, mainly from jumping from buildings, but no fatalities have been reported.

Houthi rebels in Yemen have successfully shot down seven U.S. Reaper drones over a period of less than six weeks, amounting to a financial loss exceeding $200 million for the Pentagon.

Hamas has expressed a willingness to transfer governance of Gaza to another Palestinian entity, potentially the Palestinian Authority, amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations led by Egypt and Qatar.

The recent militant gun attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which killed 26 tourists, has heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, both of which are nuclear-armed neighbours with a history of conflict.

Recent attacks involving Iranian drones and North Korean missiles in Ukraine resulted in significant civilian casualties, further escalating the conflict amid ongoing peace negotiations.

A 15-year-old student has been arrested after a knife attack at Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides school in Nantes, France, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.

In today’s World News Briefing: Israel’s deadly strike on Rafah kills 22 as Gaza reels under renewed bombardments. Donald Trump rebukes Zelenskyy over Crimea, prompting international backlash.

India has closed its main border crossing with Pakistan, suspended the Indus Water Treaty, and downgraded diplomatic relations following a deadly militant attack in Kashmir that killed 26 individuals, primarily Indian tourists.

Chaima Issa, a prominent Tunisian writer and human rights activist, was sentenced to 18 years in prison as part of a mass trial targeting opposition figures critical of President Kais Saied.

The passing of Pope Francis has left Catholics, particularly in Africa, mourning the loss of a humble leader known for his connection to the grassroots of the church.

New findings from Haaretz reveal Israeli soldiers fired at aid workers from “point-blank” range, contradicting IDF claims of no close-range shooting.

Earth Day Event in AlUla: The community platform Motnfs is hosting an Earth Day event on April 22 at the prominent Rainbow Rock in AlUla, focusing on the 2025 theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” which emphasises renewable energy sources like solar and wind for a healthier environment.

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul, leading to mass evacuations but no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries.

The interregnum, or “empty chair,” involves a structured transition between popes, encompassing a period of mourning and preparation for the conclave.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a restructuring plan to cut 15% of the State Department’s workforce by closing and consolidating over 100 offices globally.

Asian markets experienced a significant uptick as President Donald Trump declared his intention not to dismiss U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This comment has eased investor concerns around monetary policy continuity amid previous threats to replace Powell.

Russian hackers targeted a Dutch public facility’s digital control system in a thwarted attack, marking the first known assault on the Netherlands’ critical infrastructure.

The Earth Day event on April 22, hosted by Motnfs at Rainbow Rock in AlUla, emphasises the 2025 theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” promoting the significance of renewable energy sources for a sustainable future.