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The head of the Roman Catholic Church dies at the Vatican at the age of 88.Pope Francis was widely regarded as the “people’s pope”. He was the first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, which has more than 1.4 billion followers worldwide. Often a voice for the poor, Francis also faced fierce resistance in his efforts to reshape the highly traditional and conservative church. His messages about peace, poverty and climate change have resonated loudly across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. But will his legacy translate into lasting change? And where does the Catholic Church go from…
Within the strategic partnership in the areas of government modernization and development between the UAE and the Republic of Kazakhstan …
Pakistan Army soldiers stand guard in Bannu, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, on July 2, 2014. — Reuters/FileFive terrorists killed in North Waziristan. Ring leader gunned down in South Waziristan.Security forces determied to wipe out terrorism: ISPR. RAWALPINDI: At least six terrorists were killed during two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday.According to the military’s media wing, security forces conducted an operation in the general area of Razmak in North Waziristan district on the reported presence of terrorists. “During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location, resultantly, five…
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets US Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance and their children at his residence in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2025. — ReutersModi says he looks forward to Trump’s visit to India this year.Vance on largely personal four-day visit to India.Timing crucial as India-US discuss trade deal: analyst.US Vice President JD Vance and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed significant progress in talks for an early trade deal between the two countries, their offices said on Monday, as New Delhi rushes to avoid US tariffs and boost ties with Trump’s administration.Vance arrived in…
Green Day takes playful aim at Charli XCX amid Coachella ‘headliner’ digGreen Day just responded to Charli XCX.After a picture of the Brat hitmaker went viral where she was wearing a sash with the words “Miss Should Be Headliner” at a Coachella afterparty, many on social media suggested she implied on how she should have been headliner instead of Green Day. However, the American Idiot hitmakers are good sport and responded to the Speed Drive singer with a playful dig toward her stunt.The band posted a snap of their drummer Tré Cool, who wore a sash made out of toilet…
Lola Young beaks silence on her ‘bad’ Coachella debutLola Young’s Coachella debut was not an easy treat for her.Taking to her Instagram, the 24-year-old British singer-songwriter, who performed for the first time at the music festival on April 11 in Indio, California, shared a video of herself, revealing that she had borne a nerve-induced stomach illness throughout her set.Young wrote on the video, “Not me doing my first Coachella & gagging & throwing up all the way through the set,” and added a trigger warning for “sickness” in the upcoming display.“It was getting real bad here, guys,” the Messy crooner…
BREAKINGBREAKING, Vatican publishes death certificate, Pope’s request to be buried at Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.Pope Francis died of a cerebral stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli has said in a death certificate. The certificate released on Monday for the 88-year-old pontiff said the pope had fallen into a coma before his death earlier in the day. Pope Francis died of “cerebral stroke, coma, irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse”, the death certificate said. It added the religious leader diead at 7:35am local (0535 GMT) in his apartment at the Santa Marta residence in the Vatican. Pope Francis…
Lieutenant -General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, said through the X platform: “We advance
This undated photo shows Punjab policemen stand prepare to take part in an operation against alleged criminals. — RPO Bahawalpur website/FileMohsin Naqvi says such victories crucial for ensuring lasting peace.Vows LEAs to get all resources to root out terrorism.”Police, CTD demonstrated exceptional resolve, professionalism.”Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi lauded the Punjab Police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) for their successful operation against terrorists in the Makarwal area of Mianwali, terming it a “significant success” in the ongoing fight against terrorism.In a statement issued from Islamabad, the interior minister paid glowing tribute to the brave personnel of Punjab Police and CTD…
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with heads of municipal entities in Moscow, Russia, April 21, 2025. — Reuters Vladimir Putin proposes bilateral talks with Kyiv. Says fighting resumed after 30-hour ceasefire.Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating truce. MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin, under pressure from Washington to show willingness to make peace in Ukraine, proposed on Monday bilateral talks with Kyiv for the first time in years, and said he was open to more ceasefires after a one-day Easter truce.Putin said fighting had resumed after his surprise 30-hour ceasefire, which he announced unilaterally on Saturday. Both sides had accused…