The date was decided during a closed-door meeting of cardinals at the Vatican, the first since the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. Some 135 cardinals, all under the age of 80 and from all corners of the world, are eligible to take part in the vote for the next head of the 1.4-billion-member Church, […]
Tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists. He reiterated his readiness to support any initiative—mutually acceptable to both parties—that promotes de-escalation and the resumption of dialogue, a statement by the office of his spokesperson […]
Iran is looking to build on the momentum of nuclear negotiations with the United States that resumed in Oman on Saturday and after talks with Russia and China last week. Omani officials have said a new round of U.S.-Iran talks could be held on May 3 in Europe. No formal decision has been taken. Iran’s […]
The public broadcaster CBC and other outlets projected the Liberals would form Canada’s next government, but it was not yet clear if they would hold a majority in parliament. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre fell short of becoming prime minister, but his party was on track to form a strong opposition in parliament Trump’s trade war […]
Citing Arabic-language daily Al-Rai, the report stated that companies failing to comply with the rule will face suspension of operations and will not be permitted to renew their commercial licences in Kuwait. “The ministry is preparing to compel companies, institutions, and all commercial license holders to set up an official email address for receiving notifications […]
“After 35 years of service, to allow for an orderly process of appointing a permanent successor and a professional handover, I will end my role on June 15, 2025,” Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar said in remarks released by the security service. The Shin Bet, which handles counter-terrorism investigations, has been at the centre of […]
Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior also announced to deport and ban overstayers from entering the Kingdom for 10 years, if they perform Hajj without a permit. According to the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior, anybody who helps people who are overstaying their visas in order to do the Hajj unlawfully faces a maximum fine of […]
Russia believes that the Ukrainian side should follow this example. In the event of violations of the truce by the Ukrainian side, the Russian armed forces will give an adequate and effective response,” the Kremlin said. Russia said on Monday it was ready to negotiate directly with Ukraine, but that recognition of its claims over […]
The world’s largest pizza chain’s same-store sales in the U.S. fell 0.5%, compared with analysts’ average estimate of a 0.5% rise, according to data compiled by LSEG. President Donald Trump’s erratic trade policy has fanned fears of a recession in the United States, affecting demand for discretionary items, as well as dining out. Domino’s Pizza’s […]
The blast took place on Saturday at Shahid Rajaee Port in Iran’s south near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a waterway through which one-fifth of global oil output passes. It killed at least 40 people and injured more than 1,000 others, officials said, after triggering smaller explosions and fires in nearby containers. Iran’s state TV […]
