A day after his meeting with King Charles III, Pope Francis made an unscheduled visit to St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. The Pope was seen greeting pilgrims and workers during the quiet morning walk, drawing surprise and admiration from visitors. A video of the visit has since gone viral.

Pope Francis makes short visit to St. Peter’s Basilica after royal meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called Russia’s missile strike on Sumy “barbaric,” urging Western allies to act swiftly. The attack, which occurred on Palm Sunday, killed at least 34 people and injured over 100, including civilians and children. Tensions rise as Zelensky demands increased pressure on Moscow.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia strikes Sumy on Palm Sunday after Putin-Witkoff talks

Ecuadorians are casting their votes in a closely watched presidential runoff between President Daniel Noboa and leftist challenger Luisa Gonzalez. Noboa, who narrowly led the first round by just 16,000 votes, seeks a full term amid rising drug violence and economic challenges. Both candidates have pledged to restore safety and stabilize Ecuador's struggling economy.

Ecuador votes in high-stakes presidential runoff election 2025

A tragic landmine explosion killed at least eight people when a passenger bus hit an explosive device on the Maiduguri-Damboa road in Nigeria’s Borno State. Several others were injured in the blast. The Borno Governor has assured full medical assistance for the victims.

Deadly landmine blast kills eight in Nigeria's Borno state

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that a ballistic missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels was intercepted mid-air by Israel's defense systems. The missile triggered sirens in central Israel, and shrapnel was later found in the West Bank. No casualties have been reported so far.

Houthi missile from Yemen intercepted over Israel, says IDF

India has entered the elite league of nations developing directed energy weapons with the successful unveiling of a 30-kilowatt laser-based system. Developed by the Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS) under DRDO, the weapon can hit aerial targets at a range of 5 kilometers. This high-powered laser system marks a major leap in India’s defense capabilities.

India unveils indigenous 30-kilowatt laser weapon with 5 km range

A global report has raised serious alarms about the rise in drug-resistant infections, revealing that antibiotic resistance may have caused over 3 million child deaths. The overuse of last-resort antibiotics and post-COVID disruptions are fueling the crisis, especially in Africa and Asia. Experts call for urgent international action to combat the growing threat of superbugs.

Global health alert: Antibiotic resistance linked to millions of child deaths

Russia unleashes fury on Sumy on Palm Sunday as Trump pushes for peace

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow's deadliest attack this year; 34 killed, 117 injured in Sumy strike

Hong Kong’s once-powerful Democratic Party, a symbol of pro-democracy resistance, is now on the verge of shutting down. After three decades of activism, over 90% of members voted in favor of initiating party dissolution—citing political pressure and shrinking space for opposition in the city.

Hong Kong’s Democratic party moves closer to dissolution after 30 years

Taiwan’s political arena is witnessing high-voltage drama as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Kuomintang (KMT) clash over recalling lawmakers in a bid to gain control of the legislature. With Taiwan’s unique three-step recall system, voters have the power to reshape the legislative landscape.

Taiwan's recall battle heats up as parties fight for control

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called Russia’s missile strike on Sumy “barbaric,” urging Western allies to act swiftly. The attack, which occurred on Palm Sunday, killed at least 32 people and injured over 90, including civilians and children. Tensions rise as Zelensky demands increased pressure on Moscow.

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky urges west to act after deadly Russian missile attack on Sumy

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