India, Pakistan trade gunfire as tensions rise over deadly Kashmir attack Pakistan promises to defend sovereignty as India’s Modi pledges to hunt Pahalgam gunmen ‘to the ends of the Earth’. Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2025
UN urges India and Pakistan to use restraint as tensions soar after Kashmir attack The United Nations has urged India and Pakistan to exercise “maximum restraint” after they ramped up a tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
From ammunition to ballistic missiles: how North Korea arms Russia in the Ukraine war Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s claims about deadly Kyiv strike highlight Kremlin’s reliance on Kim regime’s soldiers, ammunition and missiles The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2025
OPINION - Vladimir Putin wants to declare victory in Ukraine by May 9th — but even Trump's 'peace' plan leaves him with problems Donald Trump says his seven-point peace plan is his last throw on Ukraine – saying to Moscow and Ukraine, take it, or I leave it. “It’s time for them to either say yes, or the United States to walk away from the process,” said JD Vance in his characteristic faux-naïve… Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025
When is Pope Francis’s funeral, who will be there and what happens next The late pontiff’s funeral, due to take place on Saturday, will attract dignitaries and worshippers from around the world The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025
India And Pakistan Urged To Have 'Maximum Restraint' After Kashmir Attack The United Nations urged India and Pakistan to show "maximum restraint" as the nuclear-armed rivals imposed tit-for-tat diplomatic measures over a deadly shooting in Kashmir. International Business Times · Apr 25, 2025
The Latest: Hegseth had an unsecured internet line in his office for Signal, AP sources say Two people familiar with the case have told AP that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an internet connection that bypassed the Pentagon’s security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal messaging app on a personal computer The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025
‘Deepest contradictions’: Yale bans pro-Palestine group amid Ben-Gvir visit Observers denounce punishment of pro-Palestine protesters and silence on far-right Israeli minister’s visit. Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2025
Haitian Gangs Kill And Mutilate Soldiers And Armed Civilians As They Keep Gaining Ground Haitian gangs killed at least four soldiers and four armed civilians working with law enforcement to protect their communities as criminal groups continue gaining ground Latin Times · Apr 24, 2025
New details on killing of paramedics in Gaza appear to contradict IDF’s account Haaretz report comes as supreme court gives Israeli PM more time to respond to affidavit from fired Shin Bet chief The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025
EU and UK underline commitment to energy transition at London summit The president of the European Commission has underlined the need for Europe to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels at an energy security summit hosted jointly by the UK government and International Energy Agency, despite US demands for Europe to ramp up LNG imports. Euronews · Apr 24, 2025
French medics continue hunger strike as Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens A group of French healthworkers who launched a movement named Hungry for Justice for Palestine are in their third week of a hunger strike, to raise awareness over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and alleged war crimes committed by the Israeli army. After speaking to the French Senate on Tuesday,… Radio France Internationale · Apr 24, 2025
Gangs in Haiti kill 4 soldiers and 4 civilians in bid to seize full control of the capital A spokesman for Haiti's National Police says gangs trying to seize full control of Haiti have killed at least four soldiers and four armed civilians The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025
China and US trade barbs at UN over tariffs Beijing’s envoy says ‘we cannot allow things to be dictated by whoever has a bigger fist’ The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025 He fought to stop the forest being felled. The price was 30 years in prison for a murder he says he did not commit The UN has called the detention of Pablo López Alavez ‘arbitrary’, while human rights organisations say his sentence is part of a systematic and alarming pattern of criminalisation of Mexico’s environmental activists
International Business Times · Apr 24, 2025 S.Africa Welcomes Ukraine's Leader In Diplomatic Shift Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to South Africa Thursday underscores a shift in Pretoria's stance on Russia's invasion more than three years ago, which it had initially refused to condemn, analysts say.
International Business Times · Apr 24, 2025 EU Top Diplomat Kallas Seeks Footing As Trump Upends West Just under five months into her job as the EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas admits it has been a rollercoaster start as US President Donald Trump has turned the global order on its head.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2025 UK seeks global green investors with windfarm cash and planning policies Government is ‘setting up conversations’ as companies arrive in London for clean energy summit
International Business Times · Apr 23, 2025 UN Watchdog Asks Iran To Clarify Tunnels But Upbeat On Deal The head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency called Wednesday on Iran to explain tunnels built around a nuclear site but voiced optimism that US-Iran talks would land a deal.
The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025 Congo's government and rebels say they are working toward a truce in the east A joint statement from Congo's government and a coalition of insurgents in the country’s east including the M23 rebels says the two sides have agreed to work toward a truce following peace talks in Qatar
The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025 Iran agrees to allow in a team to discuss restoring nuclear monitoring, a UN watchdog says The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has agreed to allow in a technical team from the U.N. nuclear watchdog to discuss restoring camera surveillance at its nuclear sites
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2025 Children in school shelter among 25 killed in wave of Israeli strikes on Gaza Israel launches wave of airstrikes as Arab negotiators make new ceasefire proposal
Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2025 What we know about the funeral of Pope Francis Donald Trump and the UN chief among guests to attend funeral ceremonies for the Catholic Church’s late pontiff.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2025 Xi contrasts China’s clean energy promises with Trump turmoil Virtual meeting of leaders also hears UN’s António Guterres proclaim ‘no group or government’ can stop green revolution
Euronews · Apr 23, 2025 Hundreds of Gaza's kidney failure patients die from lack of dialysis in blockaded territory Officials in the territory say over 40 per cent of kidney failure patients - more than 400 - have died during the war.