Robert Francis Prevost: Quick facts about new pope

Robert Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but also a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church.
8 May, 2025
Bill Gates says determined not to ‘die rich’

American billionaire Bill Gates has said he is “determined not to die rich”, pledging to give 99% of his wealth over the next 20 years.
8 May, 2025
White smoke signals Catholic Church has new pope

White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that Catholic cardinals have elected a new pope.
8 May, 2025
UAE ‘does not recognise’ Sudan’s decision to sever diplomatic ties

UAE says Sudan’s army-aligned government is not the legitimate government of the African country. It comes a day after Sudan severed diplomatic relations and closed its embassy and consulate in the Gulf state.
8 May, 2025

Pakistan shot down Indian Rafale jet in Kashmir dogfight — report

Black smoke rises to signal no pope elected yet

Five things to know about the conclave as world awaits new pope

What keeps bringing India and Pakistan to the verge of war?

Israel extends compulsory military service by four months amid manpower shortage
27 Apr, 2025
Iran port explosion kills 25 people, leaves more than 1,100 injured
An explosion at a port in southern Iran on Saturday has left at least 25 people dead and more than 1,100 others injured.

27 Apr, 2025
Conclave: The task before cardinals after Pope Francis’s funeral
Cardinals face a fundamental decision when looking for a successor – either choose someone who will continue Francis’s legacy or someone who will take a different course.

26 Apr, 2025
In pictures: World bids farewell to Pope Francis
The Vatican estimated more than 250,000 people attended the ceremony, cramming the square and the roads around.

26 Apr, 2025
World leaders, mourners honour Pope Francis in grand farewell at St Peter’s
After the mourning, cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect a new pope to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.

25 Apr, 2025
Russian general killed by car bomb near Moscow
The attack bore the hallmarks of previous assassinations of military figures and high-profile backers of the Kremlin’s offensive over the last three years.

22 Apr, 2025
IMF slashes global growth forecast over trade turmoil
The IMF warned of deepening global economic fragmentation, rising uncertainty, and long-term stagnation unless reforms are made.

22 Apr, 2025
Pope Francis to be buried on Saturday: Vatican
The late pontiff’s body is currently laid out in a coffin in the chapel of the Santa Marta residence, where he lived during his 12-year papacy.

22 Apr, 2025
Vatican reveals cause of Pope Francis’s death
The cause of death confirmed through electrocardiographic thanatography

21 Apr, 2025
Pope Francis dies at 88 after prolonged illness: Vatican
Pope suffered from ‘prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis’ associated with thrombocytopenia

21 Apr, 2025
Trump administration wants Supreme Court to allow mass deportations
Solicitor General D. John Sauer calls American Civil Liberties Union’s deportation appeal ‘fatally premature’ in court filing


