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Russia recaptures monastery in Kursk from Ukraine, TASS says

Russia recaptures monastery in Kursk from Ukraine, TASS says
Cardinals to meet after death of Pope Francis, plan for funeral

Cardinals to meet after death of Pope Francis, plan for funeral

Venezuelan migrants were set for deportation without judicial review, lawyers tell US Supreme Court

Venezuelan migrants were set for deportation without judicial review, lawyers tell US Supreme Court

Trump visa cuts and tariff hikes turn Chinese students away from American Dream

Trump visa cuts and tariff hikes turn Chinese students away from American Dream

Trump approval rating dips; many wary of his wielding of power, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Trump approval rating dips; many wary of his wielding of power, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Israeli protesters scuffle with police during protest march against government

Israeli protesters scuffle with police during protest march against government

Trump stands behind Hegseth after attack plans shared in second Signal chat

Trump stands behind Hegseth after attack plans shared in second Signal chat

Early voting in Australia election begins, PM Albanese's party holds slender lead

Early voting in Australia election begins, PM Albanese's party holds slender lead

Yemen's Houthis say US strikes on Sanaa kill at least 12

Yemen's Houthis say US strikes on Sanaa kill at least 12

Israel security chief accuses PM of demanding personal loyalty

Israel security chief accuses PM of demanding personal loyalty

Vance heads to India for tough talks on trade

Vance heads to India for tough talks on trade

Russia resumes attacks on Ukraine after Easter truce

Russia resumes attacks on Ukraine after Easter truce

Putin says he is open to direct peace talks with Ukraine

Putin says he is open to direct peace talks with Ukraine

15 potential successors to Pope Francis

15 potential successors to Pope Francis

Harvard sues Trump over US federal funding cuts

Harvard sues Trump over US federal funding cuts

Carney ahead in polls as Canada enters last week of election campaign

Carney ahead in polls as Canada enters last week of election campaign

Asian scam centre crime gangs expanding worldwide: UN

Asian scam centre crime gangs expanding worldwide: UN

Delhi airport operator pauses runway upgrade after flight delays invite criticism

Delhi airport operator pauses runway upgrade after flight delays invite criticism

India hopes to conclude trade pact with US this year, finance minister says

India hopes to conclude trade pact with US this year, finance minister says

South Sudan's military recaptures key town from White Army militia

South Sudan's military recaptures key town from White Army militia

Easter pilgrims in sun-drenched St Peter's Square stunned by pope's death

Easter pilgrims in sun-drenched St Peter's Square stunned by pope's death

Bosnia's truck drivers protest, demand government help for the sector

Bosnia's truck drivers protest, demand government help for the sector

US Congress members visit El Salvador to facilitate release of deported man

US Congress members visit El Salvador to facilitate release of deported man

Ukraine wary of Putin's Easter truce and says it will reciprocate only a genuine ceasefire

Ukraine wary of Putin's Easter truce and says it will reciprocate only a genuine ceasefire

South Korea's presidential frontrunner vows to address 'Korea Discount'

South Korea's presidential frontrunner vows to address 'Korea Discount'

Reactions to the death of Pope Francis

Reactions to the death of Pope Francis

Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine's Kherson region

Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine's Kherson region

Argentina mourns its compatriot Pope Francis

Argentina mourns its compatriot Pope Francis

Himalayan snow at 23-year low, threatening 2 billion people

Himalayan snow at 23-year low, threatening 2 billion people

Tunisian police arrest Ahmed Souab, a prominent lawyer and critic of the president

Tunisian police arrest Ahmed Souab, a prominent lawyer and critic of the president

Romania's presidential election redo is a high-stakes test of its democracy following annulled vote

Romania's presidential election redo is a high-stakes test of its democracy following annulled vote

China to retaliate with sanctions on US officials, NGO leaders over Hong Kong issues

China to retaliate with sanctions on US officials, NGO leaders over Hong Kong issues

Iran's top diplomat to visit China on Tuesday

Iran's top diplomat to visit China on Tuesday