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Progress Made in US-China Trade Negotiations, Officials Announce
No details given on reducing huge tariffs between two superpowers
Hamas Announces Potential Release of American-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander Amid Ceasefire Negotiations
The militant group's leader makes the announcement on social media, but it's not clear when the release will occur.
Zelenskyy Welcomes Putin to Talks in Türkiye Amid Ongoing Conflict
The Ukrainian president says he will travel to Türkiye this week to meet his Russian counterpart, hours after Donald Trump said he was beginning to doubt Ukraine wanted to end the war.
Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan: A Fragile Peace Emerges
Celebrations held in both countries while Kashmir residents beg for long-term solutions over disputed territory
Indian Air Force Launches Operation Sindoor Against Terror Targets in Pakistan
The Indian Air Force (IAF) identified nine targets in Pakistan after a careful deliberation under Operation Sindoor, and launched the strikes, killing over 100 terrorists on May 7, senior military officers told reporters today.
Green Party Leader Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza Amidst International Concern
Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman has said Israel has put the world on notice that it intends to ethnically cleanse Gaza.
Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan Derailed by Border Clashes in Kashmir
People on both sides of the Line of Control, which divides the territory, reported heavy exchanges of fire between Indian and Pakistani troops. The fighting subsided by Sunday morning.
Zelenskyy Signals Openness to Peace Talks with Russia, Conditional on Ceasefire
Ukrainian president welcomesd Russia’s indication of readiness for peace talks for the first time since 2022.
Chinese Satellite Image Reveals Damage to Pakistan's Nur Khan Airbase Following Indian Precision Strike
Indian Air Force's precision strikes on Pakistan's Nur Khan airbase disabled key infrastructure and vehicles, exposing gaps in Pakistan's air defense system.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in First Sunday Message as Pontiff
The new pontiff returned to the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica for the first time since his election.
Putin Proposes Direct Talks with Ukraine in Istanbul to Seek Lasting Peace
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in the Turkish city of Istanbul.
Mother Discovers Husband is Her Brother After Ancestry DNA Test
A woman who was conceived through a donor received life-changing results after taking an ancestry test that revealed the devastating truth about her marriage.
Fragile Ceasefire Holds Between India and Pakistan Amid Tensions
AMRITSAR/MUZAFFARABAD: A fragile ceasefire was holding between India and Pakistan on Sunday (May 11), after hours of overnight fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbours, as US President Donald Trum
Fragile Ceasefire Holds Between India and Pakistan Amid Recent Clashes
Truce agreement was reached after diplomacy and pressure from US but within hours there was cross-border shelling
The Heartbreaking Struggle of Six-Month-Old Siwar Ashour Amidst War in Gaza
Babies such as Siwar Ashour are suffering from malnutrition as crucial supplies run out amid Israel’s total blockade on aid
Putin Proposes Direct Talks with Ukraine Amid Ceasefire Push from Western Leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed holding “direct talks” with Ukraine on Thursday in Istanbul, as European leaders and the United States attempt to put pressure on Moscow to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in order to bring an end to the three-year conflict.
Putin Proposes Ceasefire Talks in Ukraine Amid Rising International Pressure
Putin's proposal came after leaders from four major European countries threatened to ratchet up pressure on Moscow if it does not accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that they offered on Saturday in a strong show of unity with Kyiv.
Ukraine and Allies Push for Unconditional Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Conflict
Ukraine and its allies are ready for a 'full, unconditional ceasefire' with Russia for at least 30 days starting on Monday, Ukraine's foreign minister said Saturday during a visit to Kyiv by the leaders of four major European countries.
Israeli Airstrikes Intensify in Gaza, Causing Rising Casualties Amid Ongoing Blockade
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 23, including children, amid international concerns over aid distribution and escalating conflict with Hamas.
India and Pakistan Exchange Accusations Shortly After Ceasefire Agreement
The blame game began only hours after President Trump announced Saturday that the U.S. had mediated an immediate ceasefire.
Kyiv Ceasefire Talks Mark 'Significant Moment', Says UK Prime Minister Starmer
Global leaders urge Russia to agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire from Monday, warning of further sanctions if it does not comply.
India and Pakistan Reach Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Tensions Over Kashmir
The neighboring countries exchanged fire for several days after India's missile attack on Pakistan before reaching a ceasefire on Saturday.
India and Pakistan Agree to a Fragile Ceasefire Amid Escalating Tensions
The nations have agreed to an internationally mediated agreement sparking scenes of celebrations in Kashmir.
Ceasefire Brings Hope Amidst Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan
Tensions will simmer even as they step back from full-blown war | Asia
India and Pakistan Agree to US-Mediated Ceasefire Amid Rising Tensions
Trump announced breakthrough after talks apparently secured by secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and vice-president, JD Vance
Irish Minister Calls for Review of EU-Israel Trade Agreement Amid Gaza Conflict
Minister of State Niall Collins has said that the EU-Israel trade agreement has to be reviewed as "layer upon layer of war crimes" are being witnessed in Gaza every day.
Ceasefire Agreement Reached Between India and Pakistan Amid Rising Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to a 'full and immediate ceasefire' after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes against each other's military installations.
India and Pakistan Confirm Immediate Ceasefire Amid Rising Tensions
Both Pakistan and India have confirmed the news after it was announced on social media by Donald Trump
Intensified Airstrikes Between India and Pakistan Escalate Tensions
The two nuclear-armed countries agreed to start talks on a “broad set of issues at a neutral site,” U.S. says.
Military Comparison: India vs. Pakistan - Analyzing Defense Capabilities
Pakistan said India launched missiles at key military bases in Pakistan, including targeting a base close to the capital of Islamabad and that retaliation is underway. Follow for live updates.
Tensions Rise Between Nuclear-Armed Nations as Global Diplomacy Stalls
India-Pakistan conflict: With the US taking a hands-off approach, and China not adopting a proactive stance, geopolitical expert Fareed Zakaria highlighted the absence of a credible intermediary in the region to help dial down tensions between India and Pakistan.
Macron Advocates for Direct Negotiations Between Ukraine and Russia Amid Ceasefire Talks
The visit comes as the US warned of intelligence about a big impending air attack on Ukraine
Escalating Tensions: Pakistan Claims Indian Missile Strikes, Retaliation Underway
Pakistan said most of the missiles were intercepted and that retaliatory strikes were underway. It's an escalation in a conflict triggered by a massacre last month that India blames on Pakistan.
Escalating Tensions: India and Pakistan Exchange Strikes Amid Heightened Conflict
India has fired missiles at three air bases inside Pakistan but most of the missiles were intercepted, marking the latest escalation in a conflict triggered by a gun massacre last month that India blames Pakistan for.
Escalating Tensions: India and Pakistan Engage in Missile Strikes Amid Ongoing Conflict
It's the latest escalation in a conflict triggered by a gun massacre last month that India blames Pakistan ...
Escalating Tensions: India and Pakistan Engage in Intense Military Confrontation
New weapons, new tactics, new risks | Asia
Pentagon Orders Military Academies to Remove Books on 'Divisive Concepts'
The Pentagon has ordered all military academies to identify and remove books from their libraries that deal with issues such as race, gender ideology, and other “divisive concepts” that are now considered “incompatible with the department’s core mission,” according to a memo obtained by CNN.
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Rising Tensions: Explosions Near Srinagar Airport Amidst India-Pakistan Conflict
The explosions were heard near an international airport in the Kashmir region.