Vatican says conclave to elect new pope to begin on May 7
A total of 135 cardinals from across the world, all below the age of 80, are eligible to take part in the secret vote.
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Kashmir attack: Why Pakistan’s threat to suspend Simla Agreement matters
Analysts believe a Pakistani pullout from the Simla Agreement could dismantle key diplomatic safeguards with India.
ICJ opens hearings on Israeli obligations on Gaza humanitarian crisis
Palestinian envoy tells court aid used as 'weapon of war'; Israeli minister condemns 'delegitimisation' of his country.
Canada election results: What’s at stake, and what the polls say
Millions of Canadians head to the polls to elect a new government in the shadow of concerns over Trump's tariff regime.
Iran accuses Israel of seeking to disrupt nuclear talks with US
Israel reiterates demand Iran's nuclear programme be dismantled after Tehran and Washington report positive third round.
Russia declares 72-hour unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8
Ukraine responds 'if Russia truly wants peace, it must cease fire immediately' for 30 days.
Europe leads global defence spending rise, awakening to security deficit
But experts tell Al Jazeera that money means little without a focus on the right systems and global partnerships.
Deadly US strike hits Yemeni migrant centre
Attack on Saada region kills 68 at detention centre holding African migrants.
Italian police arrest French suspect in ‘anti-Muslim’ mosque murder
French authorities have condemned the fatal stabbing as an 'Islamophobic attack' and a hate crime.
India and Pakistan continue to trade fire across Kashmir border
Fears of wider military escalation persist following deadly attack on resort town of Pahalgam.
Manila denies China ‘dealt with’ Philippine mission to disputed reef
Philippine officials say a mission visited Sandy Cay Reef in disputed South China Sea and unfurled the national flag.
US strikes on Yemen kill dozens as migrant detention centre hit
Attack on capital Sanaa raises death toll to more than 220 people since US strikes on Yemen launched in mid-March.
‘Burst balloon’: How Pahalgam attack shattered Modi’s Kashmir narrative
Since 2019, Modi government has argued Kashmir was returning to 'normalcy'. The attack exposed holes in its approach.
North Korea confirms soldiers sent to fight with Russia against Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says troops sent to 'annihilate' Ukrainian forces under military pact with Moscow.
Bangkok earthquake: Will Thailand fall out of love with skyscrapers?
Some residents of the world's 12th tallest city fear returning to high-rise living a month on from earthquake.
Sudan Doctors Network accuses RSF of ‘war crimes’ after 31 killed
Since April 2023, the RSF has been battling Sudan's army for control of the country in a brutal civil war.
Pope Francis laid to rest in Rome after funeral attended by thousands
Mourners gather at the Vatican to honour pontiff in an emotional farewell filled with prayer and reflection.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria’s outstanding debt to World Bank
Syria's arrears to the World Bank total roughly $15m.
China’s Huawei develops new AI chip to compete with US’s Nvidia: Report
The chip is in early development and will undergo a series of tests before it will be deemed ready for customer use.
Israel bombs Beirut; President Aoun calls for international pressure
Israel has violated the November ceasefire multiple times, attacking the Lebanese capital and the south.