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.
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Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade policies are prompting global economic policymakers to reassess their strategies while highlighting concerns about trade imbalances and reliance on a single economic partner, particularly China.
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.
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.
Ukraine’s military operations would benefit greatly from improved air power, with a focus on obtaining more aircraft and trained pilots to gain local air superiority.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Iran must permanently abandon its nuclear enrichment activities to engage in fruitful negotiations with the Trump administration and avert military conflict.
Donald Trump asserts that a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine is “very close,” urging President Zelenskyy to finalise the agreement.
Global stock markets, including the Dow Jones and Nasdaq, surged by over 2% following comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding potential de-escalation in trade tensions with China, alleviating investor fears.
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.
Elon Musk plans to reduce his time in Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to focus more on Tesla, amidst a 71% drop in the company’s first-quarter profits and ongoing sales challenges influenced by tariffs.
The Supreme Court recently ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refer specifically to “biological woman and biological sex,” sparking protests from the trans community.
A recent meeting in Paris involved Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, and senior European officials, where they discussed the non-negotiable aspects of a potential Ukraine peace deal.
The potential candidates to succeed Pope Francis include Pietro Parolin, Matteo Zuppi, and Jose Tolentino de Mendonca, reflecting varying levels of experience and progressive views within the Vatican.
The White House has expressed support for Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth amid reports that he shared sensitive military details in a second Signal messaging chat with family members, following a prior incident where information was shared with senior Trump administration officials.
Pope Francis has chosen to be buried at Saint Mary Major Basilica, deviating from the tradition of burial in St. Peter’s Basilica, marking a break in nearly 150 years of precedent.
The Mexican government has condemned a US advertisement warning against undocumented migration, asserting it contains a “discriminatory message” that undermines human dignity and could incite violence against migrants.
President Trump stated that the administration cannot provide trials for all deportees, claiming it would take “200 years” to do so.
Sir Keir Starmer reiterated the UK’s support for Ukraine during a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, emphasising the need for a full ceasefire from Russia to end the ongoing conflict.
Christians in Gaza’s only Catholic church honoured Pope Francis, who consistently reached out to them for over a year during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, culminating in his last phone call on Saturday.
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 with 282 passengers caught fire during pushback at Orlando International Airport, leading to an emergency evacuation.
Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 due to a cerebral stroke that resulted in a coma and subsequent heart failure, as reported by the Vatican.