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U.S. to stay out of war that’s none of our business: Vance on India-Pak tensions

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the U.S. has said it is not going to get involved in a.

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Israel closes six U.N. schools for Palestinians in east Jerusalem

Israel permanently closed six U.N. schools in east Jerusalem on Thursday (May 8, 2025), forcing Palestinian students to leave early.

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Trump says election of Pope Leo XIV ‘great honor’ for U.S.

President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 8, 2025) hailed the election of new Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from.

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Iran rejects claims of involvement in plot against Israeli embassy in London

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected on Thursday (May 8, 2025) allegations his government was involved in a plot to.

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South Asian rights body calls for de-escalation in India-Pakistan tensions 

COLOMBO South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR), a regional network of human rights defenders, has demanded that the governments of.

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No country will be allowed to use Sri Lankan territory against another: Cabinet spokesperson

COLOMBO Sri Lanka on Thursday said no country will be allowed to use its territory against another and reaffirmed its.

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Ukraine and Russia both report attacks on the first day of Moscow-declared ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine both reported attacks on their forces on the first day of a 72-hour ceasefire called by Russian.

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No new pope elected yet as black smoke pours out of Sistine Chapel’s chimney; cardinals to vote again

Cardinals failed again Thursday (May 8, 2025) morning to find a successor to Pope Francis, sending black smoke billowing up.

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Australia is set to be a renewables nation; after Labour’s win, there’s no turning back

An emphatic election victory for the incumbent Labour government means Australia‘s rapid shift to renewable energy will continue. As Climate.

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Iran’s Foreign Minister repeats call for restraint in India-Pakistan standoff

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called for restraint between India and Pakistan upon landing in New Delhi on Thursday (May.

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