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Black smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday (May 7) evening, confirming that cardinals had not reached a decision in their first round of voting to choose the next pope. The centuries-old signal meant no candidate received the required two-thirds majority.
<h3>What happens after the failed first vote?</h3>
After the vote, the cardinals returned to their temporary accommodation at the Santa Marta residence within the Vatican grounds. There, they remain under strict seclusion, without access to mobile phones or outside contact, as the conclave continues in full confidentiality.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-pope-conclave-catholic-cardinals-papacy-vote-white-black-smoke-latest-pope-francis-successor-9046067" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">108 of 133 cardinals electing new pope were picked by Francis: Will the next pope follow&nbsp;his&nbsp;path?</a>
<h3>What to expect on day two of voting?</h3>
The process picks up again on Thursday, with up to four rounds of voting scheduled if needed, two in the morning and two in the afternoon.
The first vote is expected around 9:30 am local time, followed by a second one close to midday, which will be around 11:00 am local time.
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After a lunch break, voting will resume at 4:00 pm, with two more rounds likely to take place at approximately 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm.
The cardinals are expected to deliberate intensely as they work towards selecting the new leader of the world&rsquo;s 1.4 billion Catholics.
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World: After the vote, the cardinals returned to their temporary accommodation at the Santa Marta residence within the Vatican grounds. There, they remain under strict seclusion.

Black smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday (May 7) evening, confirming that cardinals had not reached a decision in their first round of voting to choose the next pope. The centuries-old signal meant no candidate received the required two-thirds majority. What happens after the failed first vote? After the vote, the cardinals returned to their temporary accommodation at the Santa Marta residence within the Vatican grounds. There, they remain under strict seclusion, without access to mobile phones or outside contact, as the conclave continues in full confidentiality. Also read: 108 of 133 cardinals electing new pope were picked by Francis: Will the next pope follow his path? What to expect on day two of voting? The process picks up again on Thursday, with up to four rounds of voting scheduled if needed, two in the morning and two in the afternoon. The first vote is expected around 9:30 am local time, followed by a second one close to midday, which will be around 11:00 am local time. Also read: Black smoke, white smoke: How a new Pope will be selected after Pope Francis' death aged 88 - history, process and Roman Catholic tradition After a lunch break, voting will resume at 4:00 pm, with two more rounds likely to take place at approximately 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm. The cardinals are expected to deliberate intensely as they work towards selecting the new leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.

Black smoke emerges as cardinals fail to elect new pope on day one of secret conclave: What happens next?

Cardinals from across the globe have started the task of selecting a new pope, following the death of Pope Francis on 21 April. The conclave, a centuries-old and highly secretive process, is taking place in the Sistine Chapel, beneath Michelangelo&rsquo;s famous painting The Last Judgment.
On Wednesday (May 7) afternoon, 133 cardinals eligible to vote entered the chapel, marking the start of the closed-door proceedings to choose the next spiritual leader of the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church.
To preserve the secrecy of the conclave, all cardinals are cut off from the outside world, phones have been handed over, communication devices disabled, and even the Vatican&rsquo;s airwaves jammed.
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<h2>Pope Francis shaped the voting body</h2>
A major factor in this conclave is Pope Francis&rsquo; deep influence on the group choosing his successor. Of the 133 voting cardinals under the age of 80, 108 were appointed by Francis himself.
That means more than four out of five of the men casting ballots were chosen by the late pontiff, potentially shaping the outcome toward his values and vision.
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<h2>The most diverse conclave in Church history</h2>
Experts say this is one of the most globally diverse gatherings the Catholic Church has ever seen. Professor Susan Timoney of the Catholic University of America told CNN, &ldquo;The conclave is one of the most diverse that we&rsquo;ve had in the history of the Church.&rdquo;
Over his 12 years as pope, Francis brought in over 20 cardinals from nations that had never previously been represented in the College of Cardinals, among them Mongolia, Laos, Papua New Guinea and Mali. Most of these appointments came from developing nations.
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This shift was made possible because many cardinals from previous papacies reached the age of 80, the cut-off for conclave voting, during Francis' time, giving him the chance to appoint younger, more globally representative members.
<h2>Will the next pope continue Francis&rsquo; path?</h2>
There&rsquo;s growing speculation about whether the next pope will carry forward the legacy of Pope Francis, who was known for his inclusive approach.
With the majority of voting cardinals owing their role to him, many expect the next pontiff to reflect similar priorities, especially around global outreach, poverty, and interfaith dialogue.
Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/papal-election-cardinals-to-begin-conclave-to-elect-pope-francis-successor-9040489" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Papal election: Cardinals to begin conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor</a>
But until the white smoke appears over the Vatican, nothing is certain.

World: A major factor in this conclave is Pope Francis’ deep influence on the group choosing his successor. Of the 133 voting cardinals under the age of 80, 108 were appointed by Francis himself. Trending

Cardinals from across the globe have started the task of selecting a new pope, following the death of Pope Francis on 21 April. The conclave, a centuries-old and highly secretive process, is taking place in the Sistine Chapel, beneath Michelangelo’s famous painting The Last Judgment. On Wednesday (May 7) afternoon, 133 cardinals eligible to vote entered the chapel, marking the start of the closed-door proceedings to choose the next spiritual leader of the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church. To preserve the secrecy of the conclave, all cardinals are cut off from the outside world, phones have been handed over, communication devices disabled, and even the Vatican’s airwaves jammed. Also read: Pope conclave begins: Cardinals gather for final mass before selecting Pope Francis' successor Pope Francis shaped the voting body A major factor in this conclave is Pope Francis’ deep influence on the group choosing his successor. Of the 133 voting cardinals under the age of 80, 108 were appointed by Francis himself. That means more than four out of five of the men casting ballots were chosen by the late pontiff, potentially shaping the outcome toward his values and vision. Also read: Who is Cardinal Tagle, aka 'Asian Francis,' top contender to be next Pope? The most diverse conclave in Church history Experts say this is one of the most globally diverse gatherings the Catholic Church has ever seen. Professor Susan Timoney of the Catholic University of America told CNN, “The conclave is one of the most diverse that we’ve had in the history of the Church.” Over his 12 years as pope, Francis brought in over 20 cardinals from nations that had never previously been represented in the College of Cardinals, among them Mongolia, Laos, Papua New Guinea and Mali. Most of these appointments came from developing nations. Also read: Black smoke, white smoke: How a new Pope will be selected after Pope Francis' death aged 88 - history, process and Roman Catholic tradition This shift was made possible because many cardinals from previous papacies reached the age of 80, the cut-off for conclave voting, during Francis' time, giving him the chance to appoint younger, more globally representative members. Will the next pope continue Francis’ path? There’s growing speculation about whether the next pope will carry forward the legacy of Pope Francis, who was known for his inclusive approach. With the majority of voting cardinals owing their role to him, many expect the next pontiff to reflect similar priorities, especially around global outreach, poverty, and interfaith dialogue. Watch: Papal election: Cardinals to begin conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor But until the white smoke appears over the Vatican, nothing is certain.

108 of 133 cardinals electing new pope were picked by Francis: Will the next pope follow his path?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed states to keep SDRF, Civil Defence, Home Guards, NCC, etc., on alert to handle any situation following Operation Sindoor.
Blackout mock drills take place across India amid rising tensions with Pakistan after Indian Armed Forces launched strikes on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occuped Kashmir (PoK).
More than 200 flights were cancelled and 18 airports across northern and western India temporarily shut down operations.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired an urgent high-security meeting on Wednesday (May 7) and directed border states to stay on alert after Operation Sindoor. Shah met the chief ministers and lieutenant governors of border states adjoining Pakistan and Nepal. Everyone present in the meeting expressed their gratitude to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Operation Sindoor on Wednesday (May 7) in which Indiqa struck nine terror sites in POK and Pakistan. Shah directed states to keep SDRF, Civil Defence, Home Guards, NCC, etc., on alert to handle any situation.&nbsp;
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After Operation Sindoor launched by India against nine terror sites in POK and Pakistan on Wednesday (May 7), India witnessed a short blackout across the nation as part of a mock drill directed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). All states across the nation are scheduled to experience a blackout as a practice measure. The motive of the mock drill is to prepare civilians for any state of emergency in the country.&nbsp;
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More than 200 flights were cancelled and 18 airports across northern and western India temporarily shut down operations following the Operation Sindoor, which the Indian Armed Forces carried out early Wednesday (May 7) in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
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India under code-named Operation Sindoor, targeted key installations of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)&mdash;two Pakistan-based terror outfits on Wednesday midnight. Hours after the attack, visuals emerged showing the Pakistani Army standing with LeT commander Abdul Rauf, attending the funeral of killed terrorists.&nbsp;
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cancelled his crucial upcoming tour to Europe after Operation Sindoor under which India struck against nine terror sites in POK and Pakistan on Wednesday (May 7).The Indian PM was scheduled to go on a three-nation visit: Croatia, Norway, and the Netherlands. The visit was being planned for mid-May.&nbsp;
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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the Indian Army after Operation Sindoor on Wednesday (May 7).&nbsp;
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Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday (May 7) spoke with his counterparts in Europe and Asia to discuss India&rsquo;s strikes on terror sites in Pakistan, which happened earlier in the day.
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India schooled the Chinese state media on Wednesday (May 7) after Operation Sindoor in which India struck nine terror sites in POK and Pakistan.&nbsp;
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed states to keep SDRF, Civil Defence, Home Guards, NCC, etc., on alert to handle any situation following Operation Sindoor. Blackout mock drills take place across India amid rising tensions with Pakistan after Indian Armed Forces launched strikes on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occuped Kashmir (PoK). More than 200 flights were cancelled and 18 airports across northern and western India temporarily shut down operations. Click on the headlines for more 'Civil Defence be on alert to handle any situation': Amit Shah directs states after Operation Sindoor Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired an urgent high-security meeting on Wednesday (May 7) and directed border states to stay on alert after Operation Sindoor. Shah met the chief ministers and lieutenant governors of border states adjoining Pakistan and Nepal. Everyone present in the meeting expressed their gratitude to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Operation Sindoor on Wednesday (May 7) in which Indiqa struck nine terror sites in POK and Pakistan. Shah directed states to keep SDRF, Civil Defence, Home Guards, NCC, etc., on alert to handle any situation. WATCH | Blackout mock drills across India amid rising tensions with Pakistan after Operation Sindoor After Operation Sindoor launched by India against nine terror sites in POK and Pakistan on Wednesday (May 7), India witnessed a short blackout across the nation as part of a mock drill directed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). All states across the nation are scheduled to experience a blackout as a practice measure. The motive of the mock drill is to prepare civilians for any state of emergency in the country. Operation Sindoor: More than 200 flights cancelled, 18 airports shut after India launches strikes on Pak terror sites More than 200 flights were cancelled and 18 airports across northern and western India temporarily shut down operations following the Operation Sindoor, which the Indian Armed Forces carried out early Wednesday (May 7) in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. This pic says it all: Pakistani Army stands with LeT leader Abdul Rauf at terror camp hit by India under Operation Sindoor India under code-named Operation Sindoor, targeted key installations of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)—two Pakistan-based terror outfits on Wednesday midnight. Hours after the attack, visuals emerged showing the Pakistani Army standing with LeT commander Abdul Rauf, attending the funeral of killed terrorists. Operation Sindoor: PM Modi cancels his 3-nation Europe visit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cancelled his crucial upcoming tour to Europe after Operation Sindoor under which India struck against nine terror sites in POK and Pakistan on Wednesday (May 7).The Indian PM was scheduled to go on a three-nation visit: Croatia, Norway, and the Netherlands. The visit was being planned for mid-May. 'India targetted only those who killed innocent': India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Operation Sindoor Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the Indian Army after Operation Sindoor on Wednesday (May 7). Operation Sindoor: Indian EAM Jaishankar speaks with counterparts in Europe and Asia to discuss strikes on Pakistan Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday (May 7) spoke with his counterparts in Europe and Asia to discuss India’s strikes on terror sites in Pakistan, which happened earlier in the day. 'Serious lapse in journalistic ethics': India schools Chinese media for spreading misinformation over Operation Sindoor India schooled the Chinese state media on Wednesday (May 7) after Operation Sindoor in which India struck nine terror sites in POK and Pakistan. 'Plotting. Assisting. Killing. Inciting...': What does PAKISTAN stand for? Indian politician explains letter by letter Hours after India launched "Operation Sindoor", carrying strikes in nine terror sites in Pakistan, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian politician slammed Pakistan, describing what "PAKISTAN" really stands for. Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket India captain Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect. The news came in after Rohit took to Instagram to make the announcement. The 38-year-old has already retired from T20Is following India's T20 World Cup win last year.

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India schooled the Chinese state media on Wednesday (May 7) after Operation Sindoor in which India struck nine terror sites in PoK and Pakistan.&nbsp;
Global Times had run reports using old images of crashed aircraft in the context of Operation Sindoor, as part of which India launched 24 precision missile strikes in nine locations that were identified as hubs of terrorist activity.
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"Dear Global Times, we would recommend you verify your facts and cross-examine your sources before pushing out this kind of disinformation," the Indian embassy in China said on the social media paltfrom X.&nbsp;
"Several pro-Pakistan handles are spreading baseless claims in the context of Operation Sindoor, attempting to mislead the public. When media outlets share such information without verifying sources, it reflects a serious lapse in responsibility and journalistic ethics," it added.&nbsp;
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(1/n) Dear <a href="https://twitter.com/globaltimesnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@globaltimesnews</a> , we would recommend you verify your facts and cross-examine your sources before pushing out this kind of dis-information. <a href="https://t.co/xMvN6hmrhe">https://t.co/xMvN6hmrhe</a>
&mdash; India in China (@EOIBeijing) <a href="https://twitter.com/EOIBeijing/status/1920061713790968224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
"Allow us to bring to your knowledge facts of the issue. On April 22, 2025, Pakistani and Pakistan-trained terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba carried out a savage terror attack on Indian tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu &amp; Kashmir in India. They targeted a particular community by asking people to identify themselves by their religion and murdered 26 people, including one national of Nepal, causing the largest number of civilian casualties in a terrorist attack in India since the November 26, 2008 attacks in Mumbai," the Indian embassy added.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="gh-post-page__title">Pakistan circulates false claims after Operation Sindoor</h2>
After&nbsp;India's&nbsp;military strike on nine terror sites under Operation Sindoor in POK and Pakistan, a pool of misinformation has emerged from Pak media and its government in the aftermath of the strike by India on Wednesday (May 7). Many of the social media handles of Pakistan has falsely claimed that Pakistan had retaliated by launching missile strikes at 15 locations inside India.&nbsp;Some even claimed that Srinagar Airbase had been hit by the Pakistan Air Force and that an Indian Army Brigade Headquarters had&nbsp;been destroyed.&nbsp;
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Trending | India News | Global Times reportedly used outdated images of crashed aircraft to misrepresent recent events tied to India's Operation Sindoor, sparking misinformation concerns.

India schooled the Chinese state media on Wednesday (May 7) after Operation Sindoor in which India struck nine terror sites in PoK and Pakistan. Global Times had run reports using old images of crashed aircraft in the context of Operation Sindoor, as part of which India launched 24 precision missile strikes in nine locations that were identified as hubs of terrorist activity. Also read: Operation Sindoor: Pakistani Army stands with terror outfit commander Abdul Rauf at funeral at terror camp hit by India "Dear Global Times, we would recommend you verify your facts and cross-examine your sources before pushing out this kind of disinformation," the Indian embassy in China said on the social media paltfrom X. "Several pro-Pakistan handles are spreading baseless claims in the context of Operation Sindoor, attempting to mislead the public. When media outlets share such information without verifying sources, it reflects a serious lapse in responsibility and journalistic ethics," it added. Also read: Operation Sindoor: Who is Masood Azhar, whose 10 family members were killed in Indian airstrikes (1/n) Dear @globaltimesnews , we would recommend you verify your facts and cross-examine your sources before pushing out this kind of dis-information. https://t.co/xMvN6hmrhe — India in China (@EOIBeijing) May 7, 2025 "Allow us to bring to your knowledge facts of the issue. On April 22, 2025, Pakistani and Pakistan-trained terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba carried out a savage terror attack on Indian tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir in India. They targeted a particular community by asking people to identify themselves by their religion and murdered 26 people, including one national of Nepal, causing the largest number of civilian casualties in a terrorist attack in India since the November 26, 2008 attacks in Mumbai," the Indian embassy added. Also read: India-Pak tensions: Who are the women officers who led media briefing on 'Operation Sindoor'? Pakistan circulates false claims after Operation Sindoor After India's military strike on nine terror sites under Operation Sindoor in POK and Pakistan, a pool of misinformation has emerged from Pak media and its government in the aftermath of the strike by India on Wednesday (May 7). Many of the social media handles of Pakistan has falsely claimed that Pakistan had retaliated by launching missile strikes at 15 locations inside India. Some even claimed that Srinagar Airbase had been hit by the Pakistan Air Force and that an Indian Army Brigade Headquarters had been destroyed. Also read: From 1971 Indo-Pak war to 1999 Kargil war: Powerful images of Indian soldiers on the battlefield

'Serious lapse in journalistic ethics': India schools Chinese media for spreading misinformation over Operation Sindoor

Former US President Joe Biden spoke about his successor, Donald Trump, Putin's intentions in the war against Ukraine, and his decision to drop out of the presidential race, among other things, in his first interview since leaving the White House.&nbsp;
Biden spoke with the BBC about Trump and his shock at seeing the new president say unfathomable things. Biden slammed Trump for saying that the US will take back the Panama Canal, his stance on Greenland and that he wants it, and about making Canada the 51st state.
"What the hell's going on here? What president ever talks like that? That's not who we are," he said during BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
Biden added, "We're about freedom, democracy, opportunity, not about confiscation."
The former president stated that the Trump administration's tactics pressuring Ukraine to give up territory to Russia are "modern-day appeasement". Biden said in Delaware that it is "just foolish" to think that Russian President Vladimir Putin would stop if Kyiv gives away some of its territory.
<h2>Biden on Ukraine</h2>
Biden was further questioned whether the US gave Ukraine enough support to help it win the war, or did it fell short. Notably, the White House had been backing Ukraine in its war against Russia, although it dilly-dallied on providing certain weapons, like the F-16 fighter jets.&nbsp;
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"We gave them everything they needed to provide for their independence, and we were prepared to respond more aggressively if Putin moved again," he said.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration wants Ukraine to let Russia keep some of its territory and is also open to recognising Crimea as part of Russia to end the war. US Vice-President JD Vance recently talked about "freezing the territorial lines... close to where they are today".
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Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has also stressed that Ukraine cannot return to its pre-2014 borders.&nbsp;
Biden is completely against the idea of giving up territory.
"It is modern-day appeasement," Biden said on Monday.&nbsp;
<h2>Biden on exiting the 2024 presidential race</h2>
Biden was also questioned about his 2024 presidential run and whether he dropped out of the race too late.
&nbsp;"I don't think it would have mattered. We left at a time when we had a good candidate."
"Things moved so quickly that it made it difficult to walk away. And it was a hard decision," he said. "I think it was the right decision. I think that&hellip; it was just a difficult decision."
Biden exited the race amid immense pressure four months before the November elections, leaving Kamala Harris with little time to woo the voters.&nbsp;

Biden is shocked to see President Donald Trump say things like "We want Greenland" and that Canada should become the 51st US state. World Trending

Former US President Joe Biden spoke about his successor, Donald Trump, Putin's intentions in the war against Ukraine, and his decision to drop out of the presidential race, among other things, in his first interview since leaving the White House. Biden spoke with the BBC about Trump and his shock at seeing the new president say unfathomable things. Biden slammed Trump for saying that the US will take back the Panama Canal, his stance on Greenland and that he wants it, and about making Canada the 51st state. "What the hell's going on here? What president ever talks like that? That's not who we are," he said during BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Biden added, "We're about freedom, democracy, opportunity, not about confiscation." The former president stated that the Trump administration's tactics pressuring Ukraine to give up territory to Russia are "modern-day appeasement". Biden said in Delaware that it is "just foolish" to think that Russian President Vladimir Putin would stop if Kyiv gives away some of its territory. Biden on Ukraine Biden was further questioned whether the US gave Ukraine enough support to help it win the war, or did it fell short. Notably, the White House had been backing Ukraine in its war against Russia, although it dilly-dallied on providing certain weapons, like the F-16 fighter jets. Also Read: Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump's proposed movie tariff plan "We gave them everything they needed to provide for their independence, and we were prepared to respond more aggressively if Putin moved again," he said. Meanwhile, the Trump administration wants Ukraine to let Russia keep some of its territory and is also open to recognising Crimea as part of Russia to end the war. US Vice-President JD Vance recently talked about "freezing the territorial lines... close to where they are today". Also Read: 'We need Greenland very badly': Trump refuses to rule out military takeover of Denmark's territory Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has also stressed that Ukraine cannot return to its pre-2014 borders. Biden is completely against the idea of giving up territory. "It is modern-day appeasement," Biden said on Monday. Biden on exiting the 2024 presidential race Biden was also questioned about his 2024 presidential run and whether he dropped out of the race too late. "I don't think it would have mattered. We left at a time when we had a good candidate." "Things moved so quickly that it made it difficult to walk away. And it was a hard decision," he said. "I think it was the right decision. I think that… it was just a difficult decision." Biden exited the race amid immense pressure four months before the November elections, leaving Kamala Harris with little time to woo the voters.

'What president talks like that?' Biden calls out Trump on Greenland, Canada 51st US state remarks

The global media's coverage of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor" rel="dofollow">Operation Sindoor</a> is symptomatic of the narrative spin familiar to India: Terrorists are referred to as militants, terror camps are described as mosques. And in many media outlets, the even the code name of the Indian strikes, Operation Sindoor, is not mentioned.
This watering down is what gives terrorists the ammunition to continue dastardly attacks like Pahalgam on Apr 22, 2025.
Here are some examples: On the homepage of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/new-york-times">New York Times</a>, the lead photo has a caption saying, 'Pakistani soldiers at the site of a damaged mosque on the Pakistani-administered side of Kashmir.'
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The Independent (UK publication), Associated Press, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/washington-post">The Washington Post</a> have all referred to terrororists as militants in their stories. Meanwhile, Al Jazeera has ran a headline saying 'Indian strike destroys mosque' in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
<h2>Indian Army hits 9 terror camps</h2>
The Indian Army hit as many as nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in precision strikes on Wednesday from 1:05 AM to 1:30 AM. Providing video evidence of its precision strikes, the Army has shared a list of locations that were hit. India has also explained why these terror targets were hit.
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Among the nine identified targets were key installations of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)&mdash;two Pakistan-based terror outfits that have been behind some of the deadliest attacks on Indian soil for the past three decades.&nbsp;
One of the main targets of the strike was Bahawalpur, a major city in Pakistan's Punjab province, and the ideological and operational nerve centre of JeM. Located around&nbsp;400 km&nbsp;from Lahore, Bahawalpur houses the infamous Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah complex, also known as the Usman-o-Ali campus, where JeM&rsquo;s leadership&nbsp;reportedly directs&nbsp;fundraising, recruitment, and radical indoctrination activities.
Words matter. In conflict zones, they shape perceptions, international opinion, and policy.
The choice of 'militant' over 'terrorist' by several news publications is not coincidental &mdash; it&rsquo;s a strategic softening.
The term 'militant' implies rebellion or struggle, often cloaked in ideological legitimacy.
'Terrorist', on the other hand, directly confronts the reality of indiscriminate violence, radical ideology, and civilian casualties.
India&rsquo;s fight against terrorism is not just national &mdash; it is global. Operation Sindoor revealed the brutal face of terrorism. The least the world can do is to call it by its name.
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World, India News: Providing video evidence of its precision strikes, the Indian Army has shared a list of locations that were hit in Pakistan

The global media's coverage of Operation Sindoor is symptomatic of the narrative spin familiar to India: Terrorists are referred to as militants, terror camps are described as mosques. And in many media outlets, the even the code name of the Indian strikes, Operation Sindoor, is not mentioned. This watering down is what gives terrorists the ammunition to continue dastardly attacks like Pahalgam on Apr 22, 2025. Here are some examples: On the homepage of the New York Times, the lead photo has a caption saying, 'Pakistani soldiers at the site of a damaged mosque on the Pakistani-administered side of Kashmir.' Also Read: Operation Sindoor: Opposition unites, calls for 'national solidarity' as Home Minister Shah hails Armed Forces | All India reactions highlights The Independent (UK publication), Associated Press, The Washington Post have all referred to terrororists as militants in their stories. Meanwhile, Al Jazeera has ran a headline saying 'Indian strike destroys mosque' in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Indian Army hits 9 terror camps The Indian Army hit as many as nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in precision strikes on Wednesday from 1:05 AM to 1:30 AM. Providing video evidence of its precision strikes, the Army has shared a list of locations that were hit. India has also explained why these terror targets were hit. Among the nine identified targets were key installations of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)—two Pakistan-based terror outfits that have been behind some of the deadliest attacks on Indian soil for the past three decades. One of the main targets of the strike was Bahawalpur, a major city in Pakistan's Punjab province, and the ideological and operational nerve centre of JeM. Located around 400 km from Lahore, Bahawalpur houses the infamous Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah complex, also known as the Usman-o-Ali campus, where JeM’s leadership reportedly directs fundraising, recruitment, and radical indoctrination activities. Words matter. In conflict zones, they shape perceptions, international opinion, and policy. The choice of 'militant' over 'terrorist' by several news publications is not coincidental — it’s a strategic softening. The term 'militant' implies rebellion or struggle, often cloaked in ideological legitimacy. 'Terrorist', on the other hand, directly confronts the reality of indiscriminate violence, radical ideology, and civilian casualties. India’s fight against terrorism is not just national — it is global. Operation Sindoor revealed the brutal face of terrorism. The least the world can do is to call it by its name.

Operation Sindoor coverage: Militants, not terrorists; mosques, not terror camps: How global media spins narrative despite reality

With the mourning period for Pope Francis over, Cardinals from around the world, on Wednesday (May 7), gathered at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.
This gathering was the last rite ahead of the conclave that will select the next pope. After this mass, the cardinals, aka the 'princes' of the church would be locked in to elect Pope Francis' successor.
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<h2>'Difficult and complex' point in history</h2>
Giovanni Battista Re is the dean of the College of Cardinals and will preside over the conclave. Addressing the cardinals during the last mass, he urged his peers to choose someone capable of protecting the Catholic Church's unity and leading it at a "difficult and complex" point in history.
"We are here to invoke the help of the Holy Spirit, to implore his light and strength so that the pope elected may be he whom the Church and humanity need at this difficult and complex turning point in history," Giovanni Battista Re, said during the mass.
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"This is also a strong call to maintain the unity of the Church... a unity that does not mean uniformity, but a firm and profound communion in diversity," he added.
Calling it a choice of "exceptional importance," he said that the cardinals must set aside "every personal consideration".
He also urged the cardinals to pray for "a pope who knows how best to awaken the consciences of all... in today's society, characterised by great technological progress but which tends to forget God".
<h2>Who is the frontrunner to be the next pope?</h2>
133 cardinals from five continents and 70 countries will soon be shut in to pick the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21 after a 12-year papacy.
Among the contenders to be the Catholic Church's 267th pope are cardinals who represent a range of progressive and conservative traditions within the Church, reports AFP. However, the contest to lead the 2,000-year-old institution of Catholic Church remains wide open and without a front-runner.
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The decision could take several days. Interestingly, the longest time taken to elect a pope was 1,006 days when the conclave deliberated from 1268 to 1271 before announcing their decision with the traditional white smoke.

Trending | World news | Cardinals from 133 countries gather at St Peter's Basilica for a final mass before entering the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor.

With the mourning period for Pope Francis over, Cardinals from around the world, on Wednesday (May 7), gathered at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. This gathering was the last rite ahead of the conclave that will select the next pope. After this mass, the cardinals, aka the 'princes' of the church would be locked in to elect Pope Francis' successor. Also read | Pope Francis' final wish: Pontiff's iconic Popemobile to serve as mobile clinic for Gaza’s children 'Difficult and complex' point in history Giovanni Battista Re is the dean of the College of Cardinals and will preside over the conclave. Addressing the cardinals during the last mass, he urged his peers to choose someone capable of protecting the Catholic Church's unity and leading it at a "difficult and complex" point in history. "We are here to invoke the help of the Holy Spirit, to implore his light and strength so that the pope elected may be he whom the Church and humanity need at this difficult and complex turning point in history," Giovanni Battista Re, said during the mass. Also read | Next pope to be selected tomorrow: Cardinals move into Vatican on eve of 'mysterious' conclave | Here's all you need to know "This is also a strong call to maintain the unity of the Church... a unity that does not mean uniformity, but a firm and profound communion in diversity," he added. Calling it a choice of "exceptional importance," he said that the cardinals must set aside "every personal consideration". He also urged the cardinals to pray for "a pope who knows how best to awaken the consciences of all... in today's society, characterised by great technological progress but which tends to forget God". Who is the frontrunner to be the next pope? 133 cardinals from five continents and 70 countries will soon be shut in to pick the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21 after a 12-year papacy. Among the contenders to be the Catholic Church's 267th pope are cardinals who represent a range of progressive and conservative traditions within the Church, reports AFP. However, the contest to lead the 2,000-year-old institution of Catholic Church remains wide open and without a front-runner. Also read | Who is Cardinal Tagle, aka 'Asian Francis,' top contender to be next Pope? The decision could take several days. Interestingly, the longest time taken to elect a pope was 1,006 days when the conclave deliberated from 1268 to 1271 before announcing their decision with the traditional white smoke.

Pope conclave begins: Cardinals gather for final mass before selecting Pope Francis' successor

The United States has lost a second fighter jet that went overboard the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier on Tuesday, NBC News reported. The jet went into the Red Sea after it failed to land safely. The two aviators on board the two-seater F/A-18F Super Hornet ejected safely. The incident happened when it was landing around 9:45 p.m. local time.&nbsp;
The plane went overboard after it failed to catch the wire, known as a &ldquo;failed arrestment,&rdquo; one of the officials said. An investigation has been opened into the matter.
Aircraft landing on such carriers use a tail hook that grabs onto another wire to slow down. An officer said that the tail hook of this aircraft failed to catch onto the wire on the carrier and kept speeding, falling into the sea.
<h2>$67 million aircraft lost at sea</h2>
Almost eight days ago, another aircraft met a similar fate while trying to land on USS Harry S. Truman. The F/A-18E fell into the sea in the Middle East. The F/A-18E Super Hornet costs $67 million.
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The aircraft, along with the tow tractor that was pulling it, fell off the deck and plunged into the sea. The office of the Navy Chief of Information in Bahrain issued a statement, which stated that a sailor suffered a minor injury in the incident. The crew on deck assessed the situation quickly and got out of the way.
&ldquo;The F/A-18E was actively under tow in the hangar bay when the move crew lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft and tow tractor were lost overboard,&rdquo; the statement said
&ldquo;Sailors towing the aircraft took immediate action to move clear of the aircraft before it fell overboard. An investigation is underway,&rdquo; it continued.
The aircraft was part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, which consists of nine airborne squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 1, the three guided-missile destroyers of Destroyer Squadron 28, plus the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Gettysburg. The carrier is more than 1,000 feet long and holds up to 85 planes.

American forces lost another $60 million aircraft at sea when the  F/A-18F Super Hornet failed to land safely on the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier. World

The United States has lost a second fighter jet that went overboard the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier on Tuesday, NBC News reported. The jet went into the Red Sea after it failed to land safely. The two aviators on board the two-seater F/A-18F Super Hornet ejected safely. The incident happened when it was landing around 9:45 p.m. local time. The plane went overboard after it failed to catch the wire, known as a “failed arrestment,” one of the officials said. An investigation has been opened into the matter. Aircraft landing on such carriers use a tail hook that grabs onto another wire to slow down. An officer said that the tail hook of this aircraft failed to catch onto the wire on the carrier and kept speeding, falling into the sea. $67 million aircraft lost at sea Almost eight days ago, another aircraft met a similar fate while trying to land on USS Harry S. Truman. The F/A-18E fell into the sea in the Middle East. The F/A-18E Super Hornet costs $67 million. Also Read: Trump blasts Canada ahead of first meeting with PM Carney at White House The aircraft, along with the tow tractor that was pulling it, fell off the deck and plunged into the sea. The office of the Navy Chief of Information in Bahrain issued a statement, which stated that a sailor suffered a minor injury in the incident. The crew on deck assessed the situation quickly and got out of the way. “The F/A-18E was actively under tow in the hangar bay when the move crew lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft and tow tractor were lost overboard,” the statement said “Sailors towing the aircraft took immediate action to move clear of the aircraft before it fell overboard. An investigation is underway,” it continued. The aircraft was part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, which consists of nine airborne squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 1, the three guided-missile destroyers of Destroyer Squadron 28, plus the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Gettysburg. The carrier is more than 1,000 feet long and holds up to 85 planes.

US loses a second $60 million aircraft at sea as jet shoots past carrier

Global warming can trigger the spread of a deadly fungus that impacts human health, with affected patients "33 per cent more likely to die." As temperatures rise, the fungus Aspergillus will find a wider environment where it can thrive. It can spread to "humans, livestock, and plants,&rdquo; and cause severe infections that can prove fatal, according to a new study.&nbsp;
The pre-print from the University of Manchester states that this fungus can grow &ldquo;astonishingly quickly&rdquo;. Lead author of the study, Dr. Norman van Rhijn, cited the hit TV show The Last of Us, which depicts an apocalypse caused by a fungus.
An analysis of the study carried out by Financial Times shows that the spread of Aspergillus flavus, a fungus that impacts crops, could increase by 16 per cent by 2100. Meanwhile, Aspergillus fumigatus, which affects people with asthma and other disorders, could spread by a whopping 77 per cent by 2100.
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Aspergillus fumigatus is "the leading cause of invasive mould infections in people", as per the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and causes aspergillosis. According to the CDC, the infection caused by Aspergillus fumigatus cannot be treated, and the risk of death is 33 per cent higher.
It is caused when someone breathes in the fungus spores. The fungus leads to a fatal lung disease, with symptoms ranging from headache and fatigue to coughing up blood.&nbsp;
Elaine Bignell, co-director at the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology, told FT that a hotter climate provides the perfect conditions for the fungus to grow &ldquo;astonishingly quickly&rdquo;.&nbsp;
Rhijn sounded the alarm, saying that in the next 50 years, infections aren't going to be the same, and people will contract something that is "going to be completely different."
<h2>The Last Of Us and the Cordyceps infection</h2>
The Last Of Us, inspired by a popular video game, shows a pandemic caused by a mass fungal infection known as the Cordyceps infection. Those infected turn into zombies. It is set in a post-apocalyptic world where, 20 years later, the struggle for survival continues.

A deadly fungus can trigger the spread of an infection with a high fatality rate if the climate continues to get hotter, scientists have warned. World Trending

Global warming can trigger the spread of a deadly fungus that impacts human health, with affected patients "33 per cent more likely to die." As temperatures rise, the fungus Aspergillus will find a wider environment where it can thrive. It can spread to "humans, livestock, and plants,” and cause severe infections that can prove fatal, according to a new study. The pre-print from the University of Manchester states that this fungus can grow “astonishingly quickly”. Lead author of the study, Dr. Norman van Rhijn, cited the hit TV show The Last of Us, which depicts an apocalypse caused by a fungus. An analysis of the study carried out by Financial Times shows that the spread of Aspergillus flavus, a fungus that impacts crops, could increase by 16 per cent by 2100. Meanwhile, Aspergillus fumigatus, which affects people with asthma and other disorders, could spread by a whopping 77 per cent by 2100. Also Read: ChatGPT users in a state of 'psychosis', believe 'cosmic' overlords are watching them: Report Aspergillus fumigatus is "the leading cause of invasive mould infections in people", as per the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and causes aspergillosis. According to the CDC, the infection caused by Aspergillus fumigatus cannot be treated, and the risk of death is 33 per cent higher. It is caused when someone breathes in the fungus spores. The fungus leads to a fatal lung disease, with symptoms ranging from headache and fatigue to coughing up blood. Elaine Bignell, co-director at the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology, told FT that a hotter climate provides the perfect conditions for the fungus to grow “astonishingly quickly”. Rhijn sounded the alarm, saying that in the next 50 years, infections aren't going to be the same, and people will contract something that is "going to be completely different." The Last Of Us and the Cordyceps infection The Last Of Us, inspired by a popular video game, shows a pandemic caused by a mass fungal infection known as the Cordyceps infection. Those infected turn into zombies. It is set in a post-apocalyptic world where, 20 years later, the struggle for survival continues.

Cordyceps-like deadly fungus with high fatality rate threatens a hotter world

Indian tri-services launched Operation Sindoor, which carried out precision strikes in Pakistan, where nine locations were targeted. This came in the wake of the dastardly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists.
<h3>Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia issues statement</h3>
On Wednesday (May 6) as India's Ministry of Defence confirmed the launch of the operation, the international community was watching the escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations.
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<h3>US President reacts</h3>
Donald Trump reacted to India's strikes on Pakistan, "It's a shame. We just heard about it, they've been fighting for a long time... I just hope it ends very quickly."
<h3>Reaction from UAE Dy PM, Foreign Minister</h3>
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has called on 'India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, and avoid further escalation that could threaten regional and international peace.'
<h3>Republic of Panama issues statement</h3>
Condemning the attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Panama offered condolences to the kin of victims. The statement read: "Our deepest condolences go out to the victims, the injured, and their families. The Republic of Panama stands in solidarity with India in this tragic loss and in the ongoing fight against terrorism."
<h3>US Congressman reacts</h3>
Congressman Shri Thanedar condemned the horrific Pahalgam attack, in J&amp;K, "Today, India struck terrorist infrastructure following the horrific attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of at least 28 innocent civilians and injured more than 20 others." 
He added, "Terrorism cannot be tolerated, and it cannot go unanswered. India has the right to defend its people, and I stand firmly with our ally in its efforts to dismantle these extremist networks. The United States should always stand with our allies against terrorism. This is a time for deeper U.S.-India cooperation to confront shared threats, protect innocent lives, and defend the principles of democracy, human rights, and religious&nbsp;freedom."
<h3>Israel's ambassador to India says...</h3>
After the launch of Operation Sindoor, Reuven Azar, the Israeli envoy, tweeted, "Israel supports India&rsquo;s right to self-defence. Terrorists should know there&rsquo;s no place to hide from their heinous crimes against the innocent." 
<h3>UN Chief expresses concern</h3>
"The Secretary-General is very concerned about the Indian military operations across the Line of Control and international border. He calls for maximum military restraint from both countries. The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan."
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Indian tri-services launched Operation Sindoor, which carried out precision strikes in Pakistan, where nine locations were targeted. World

Indian tri-services launched Operation Sindoor, which carried out precision strikes in Pakistan, where nine locations were targeted. This came in the wake of the dastardly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia issues statement On Wednesday (May 6) as India's Ministry of Defence confirmed the launch of the operation, the international community was watching the escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. We once again strongly condemn brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam & underline the need for accountability. Slovenia condemns all forms of terrorism. There is no justification for it. We urge both sides, India & Pakistan, to respect international law, in particular IHL, to show maximum restraint, avoid further escalation, protect civilians and to use the diplomatic tools to resolve their differences. US President reacts Donald Trump reacted to India's strikes on Pakistan, "It's a shame. We just heard about it, they've been fighting for a long time... I just hope it ends very quickly." Reaction from UAE Dy PM, Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has called on 'India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, and avoid further escalation that could threaten regional and international peace.' Republic of Panama issues statement Condemning the attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Panama offered condolences to the kin of victims. The statement read: "Our deepest condolences go out to the victims, the injured, and their families. The Republic of Panama stands in solidarity with India in this tragic loss and in the ongoing fight against terrorism." US Congressman reacts Congressman Shri Thanedar condemned the horrific Pahalgam attack, in J&K, "Today, India struck terrorist infrastructure following the horrific attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of at least 28 innocent civilians and injured more than 20 others." He added, "Terrorism cannot be tolerated, and it cannot go unanswered. India has the right to defend its people, and I stand firmly with our ally in its efforts to dismantle these extremist networks. The United States should always stand with our allies against terrorism. This is a time for deeper U.S.-India cooperation to confront shared threats, protect innocent lives, and defend the principles of democracy, human rights, and religious freedom." Israel's ambassador to India says... After the launch of Operation Sindoor, Reuven Azar, the Israeli envoy, tweeted, "Israel supports India’s right to self-defence. Terrorists should know there’s no place to hide from their heinous crimes against the innocent." UN Chief expresses concern "The Secretary-General is very concerned about the Indian military operations across the Line of Control and international border. He calls for maximum military restraint from both countries. The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan."

Operation Sindoor: 'Terrorism cannot be tolerated': World leaders react to India's strike in Pakistan

Davide Frattesi fired Inter Milan into the Champions League final on Tuesday with an extra-time winner which gave the Italians a stunning 4-3 triumph over Barcelona, 7-6 on aggregate.
Italy midfielder Frattesi won a tie for the ages under a downpour in Milan when he lashed home in the 99th minute after great play from Marcus Thuram, sending a packed and rocking San Siro wild with joy.
Simone Inzaghi's team will face either Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain at the end of this month in Munich, where they will feel they have a great chance to be crowned kings of Europe for a fourth time after coming out on top in an epic contest.
Frattesi has become something of a super-sub for Inter and he struck late just as he did in the first leg of his team's quarter-final win over Bayern Munich.
"It's just incredible, I don't know what to say. I thought after the Bayern game I couldn't ever feel the same emotions, but tonight was even more incredible," said Frattesi to Sky Sport.
&ldquo;This has been my career, really. I wasn't blessed with incredible talent, but I never give up and always believe and this is the reward for all my effort and dedication."
Tuesday's triumph saved Inter's season as their bid for the treble went up in smoke after getting past Bayern.
Inter conceded top spot in Serie A to Napoli, who are favourites to claim the domestic league title, while AC Milan dumped them out of the Italian Cup.
But Inter ended Barca's hopes for the quadruple and head into the final weeks of the season buoyant with a second Champions League final in three seasons to look forward to.
"We know that there are two really strong teams in the other semi. But you have to play to win any final," said Federico Dimarco.
Barca now have to try to maintain their four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Sunday after missing out on a chance to claim every trophy available this season.
"The truth is we are sad. We wanted to get to the final, we were having a great Champions League campaign," said Ronald Araujo to Movistar.
"We were very close and it got away from us."
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<h2>Inter triumph</h2>
Frattesi's winning goal, his seventh of the season and probably the most important of his career, was all the more incredible for the fact that Inter should by rights have already been eliminated.
The hosts were heading out with two minutes remaining of regular time when Raphinha completed a comeback from two goals down at half-time and gave Barca a 3-2 lead on the night.
But Francesco Acerbi stunned everyone in the stadium, not least the already-celebrating Barca supporters, when he forced home Denzel Dumfries' cross in the second minute of added time.
That goal came as a bolt from the blue as Barca had been by far the better team in the second half of normal time after going in at the break behind to a brilliant Lautaro Martinez goal and Hakan Calhanoglu's penalty in first half stoppage-time.
Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo pulled Barca level with goals in the 54th and 60th minutes, both from sumptuous Gerard Martin deliveries, and Yann Sommer had to be at his best to keep Inter within touching distance.
Sommer made possibly the save of the season between Barca's first two goals, somehow stopping Eric Garcia from finishing off a lightning Barca counter-attack.
And the Swiss ended up being crucial again in the 113th minute when he pulled off another miraculous save from Lamine Yamal, who hit the post just before Acerbi's equaliser.
Inter then held off Barca as the home fans held their breath before unleashing a mighty roar at the final whistle of the match of the season.
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Davide Frattesi fired Inter Milan into the Champions League final on Tuesday with an extra-time winner which gave the Italians a stunning 4-3 triumph over Barcelona. World | Football | Sports

Davide Frattesi fired Inter Milan into the Champions League final on Tuesday with an extra-time winner which gave the Italians a stunning 4-3 triumph over Barcelona, 7-6 on aggregate. Italy midfielder Frattesi won a tie for the ages under a downpour in Milan when he lashed home in the 99th minute after great play from Marcus Thuram, sending a packed and rocking San Siro wild with joy. Simone Inzaghi's team will face either Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain at the end of this month in Munich, where they will feel they have a great chance to be crowned kings of Europe for a fourth time after coming out on top in an epic contest. Frattesi has become something of a super-sub for Inter and he struck late just as he did in the first leg of his team's quarter-final win over Bayern Munich. "It's just incredible, I don't know what to say. I thought after the Bayern game I couldn't ever feel the same emotions, but tonight was even more incredible," said Frattesi to Sky Sport. “This has been my career, really. I wasn't blessed with incredible talent, but I never give up and always believe and this is the reward for all my effort and dedication." Tuesday's triumph saved Inter's season as their bid for the treble went up in smoke after getting past Bayern. Inter conceded top spot in Serie A to Napoli, who are favourites to claim the domestic league title, while AC Milan dumped them out of the Italian Cup. But Inter ended Barca's hopes for the quadruple and head into the final weeks of the season buoyant with a second Champions League final in three seasons to look forward to. "We know that there are two really strong teams in the other semi. But you have to play to win any final," said Federico Dimarco. Barca now have to try to maintain their four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Sunday after missing out on a chance to claim every trophy available this season. "The truth is we are sad. We wanted to get to the final, we were having a great Champions League campaign," said Ronald Araujo to Movistar. "We were very close and it got away from us." ALSO READ | 'Cricket is not anyone's private property': Gambhir takes a dig at Indian commentators Inter triumph Frattesi's winning goal, his seventh of the season and probably the most important of his career, was all the more incredible for the fact that Inter should by rights have already been eliminated. The hosts were heading out with two minutes remaining of regular time when Raphinha completed a comeback from two goals down at half-time and gave Barca a 3-2 lead on the night. But Francesco Acerbi stunned everyone in the stadium, not least the already-celebrating Barca supporters, when he forced home Denzel Dumfries' cross in the second minute of added time. That goal came as a bolt from the blue as Barca had been by far the better team in the second half of normal time after going in at the break behind to a brilliant Lautaro Martinez goal and Hakan Calhanoglu's penalty in first half stoppage-time. Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo pulled Barca level with goals in the 54th and 60th minutes, both from sumptuous Gerard Martin deliveries, and Yann Sommer had to be at his best to keep Inter within touching distance. Sommer made possibly the save of the season between Barca's first two goals, somehow stopping Eric Garcia from finishing off a lightning Barca counter-attack. And the Swiss ended up being crucial again in the 113th minute when he pulled off another miraculous save from Lamine Yamal, who hit the post just before Acerbi's equaliser. Inter then held off Barca as the home fans held their breath before unleashing a mighty roar at the final whistle of the match of the season. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Champions League: Davide Frattesi shoots Inter Milan into final after thrilling end against Barcelona

Operation Sindoor: After India launched missile strikes on Pakistan on Wednesday, the United Nations called for military restraint from both sides, stressing that the world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that the tensions between the two South Asian neighbours have reached "their highest in years".&nbsp;
&ldquo;The Secretary-General is very concerned about the Indian military operations across the Line of Control and international border. He calls for maximum military restraint from both countries. The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan,&rdquo; said Stephane Dujarric, the UN chief&rsquo;s spokesperson, during a press briefing on Tuesday.
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This comes after India launched "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor"</a> and attacked nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.&nbsp;
<h2>'Hope escalation ends quickly': Trump</h2>
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump also reacted, hoping that the escalation ends quickly.&nbsp;
"It's a shame. We just heard about it as we were walking in the doors of the Oval. Just heard about it," Trump said as he was asked to comment after India launched a major military operation targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan.
"I guess people knew something was going to happen based on a little bit of the past," Trump said.
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The US president further stressed that they have been fighting for a long time. "They have been fighting for many, many decades. And centuries, actually, if you think about it. I hope it ends very quickly."
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was watching and monitoring when the Indian Armed Forces launched "Operation Sindoor", carrying out missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).&nbsp;
It marks a significant escalation in India's counter-terror strategy after the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;
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Operation Sindoor: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that the tensions between the two South Asian neighbours have reached "their highest in years".

Operation Sindoor: After India launched missile strikes on Pakistan on Wednesday, the United Nations called for military restraint from both sides, stressing that the world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that the tensions between the two South Asian neighbours have reached "their highest in years". “The Secretary-General is very concerned about the Indian military operations across the Line of Control and international border. He calls for maximum military restraint from both countries. The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan,” said Stephane Dujarric, the UN chief’s spokesperson, during a press briefing on Tuesday. Also read: Operation Sindoor: PM Modi was watching when India launched strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan This comes after India launched "Operation Sindoor" and attacked nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. 'Hope escalation ends quickly': Trump Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump also reacted, hoping that the escalation ends quickly. "It's a shame. We just heard about it as we were walking in the doors of the Oval. Just heard about it," Trump said as he was asked to comment after India launched a major military operation targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan. "I guess people knew something was going to happen based on a little bit of the past," Trump said. Also read: ‘Ready to strike’: Did the Indian Army hint at Operation Sindoor minutes before the strikes on Pakistan? The US president further stressed that they have been fighting for a long time. "They have been fighting for many, many decades. And centuries, actually, if you think about it. I hope it ends very quickly." Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was watching and monitoring when the Indian Armed Forces launched "Operation Sindoor", carrying out missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). It marks a significant escalation in India's counter-terror strategy after the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Also read: Operation Sindoor LIVE: Indian Army strikes terror targets in Pakistan; US monitoring developments closely

Operation Sindoor: UN says world 'cannot afford military confrontation between India, Pak; Trump hopes 'it ends quickly'

Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor targeting nine terrorist&nbsp;infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
US President Donald Trump reacted to India's strikes on Pakistan, "It's a shame. We just heard about it, they've been fighting for a long time... I just hope it ends very quickly."

US President Donald Trump reacted to India's strikes on Pakistan. Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites. World

Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. US President Donald Trump reacted to India's strikes on Pakistan, "It's a shame. We just heard about it, they've been fighting for a long time... I just hope it ends very quickly."

Operation Sindoor: Donald Trump reacts to India's strikes on Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 6) completely scraped off reducing tariffs on Canada, saying that there's nothing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney can say to lift <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/us-tariffs">US tariffs</a>.&nbsp;
During meeting with the Canadian PM, a reporter asked if there is anything Carney can say to him that would make him lift the tariffs on Canada. To this, Trump replied, "No, that's just the way it is." &nbsp;
Trump said that "this is a very friendly conversation" with Carney but that the US wants to make its own cars.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;We don&rsquo;t really want cars from Canada,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;We don&rsquo;t want steel from Canada because we&rsquo;re making our own steel.&rdquo;
He also reiterated that Canada needs US good more than the US needs Canadian goods. "We don't do a lot of a business with Canada, they do a lot of business with us," he said.
He said Canada buys the US's "top notch" military equipment. However, Carney didn't respond.
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Trump said it was an "honour" to host the Canadian prime minister following his election victory. Trump says the US will "always' protect Canada, and adds that "it's not a money thing".
It was a long-awaited meeting that came after weeks of strained relations over tariffs and talk of annexation.
Despite the recent tensions, the meeting began on a surprisingly warm note. President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office it was a &ldquo;great honour&rdquo; to host Carney, describing his election win as &ldquo;very big&rdquo;.
&ldquo;I think I was probably the greatest thing that happened to him,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;His party was losing a lot, and he ended up winning. So I really want to congratulate him, probably one of the greatest comebacks in the history of politics, maybe even greater than mine.&rdquo;
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When asked if there is anything Carney can say to him that would make him lift the tariffs on Canada. To this, Trump replied, "No, that's just the way it is."  WORLD

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 6) completely scraped off reducing tariffs on Canada, saying that there's nothing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney can say to lift US tariffs. During meeting with the Canadian PM, a reporter asked if there is anything Carney can say to him that would make him lift the tariffs on Canada. To this, Trump replied, "No, that's just the way it is." Trump said that "this is a very friendly conversation" with Carney but that the US wants to make its own cars. Also read: 'Wonderful marriage between US and Canada': PM Carney says 'Canada will never be for sale', Trump replies, 'never say never' “We don’t really want cars from Canada,” Trump said. “We don’t want steel from Canada because we’re making our own steel.” He also reiterated that Canada needs US good more than the US needs Canadian goods. "We don't do a lot of a business with Canada, they do a lot of business with us," he said. He said Canada buys the US's "top notch" military equipment. However, Carney didn't respond. Also read: 'Very talented, very good': Trump calls Canada PM Carney’s win ‘greater than his’ in surprisingly warm White House welcome Trump said it was an "honour" to host the Canadian prime minister following his election victory. Trump says the US will "always' protect Canada, and adds that "it's not a money thing". It was a long-awaited meeting that came after weeks of strained relations over tariffs and talk of annexation. Despite the recent tensions, the meeting began on a surprisingly warm note. President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office it was a “great honour” to host Carney, describing his election win as “very big”. “I think I was probably the greatest thing that happened to him,” Trump said. “His party was losing a lot, and he ended up winning. So I really want to congratulate him, probably one of the greatest comebacks in the history of politics, maybe even greater than mine.” Also read: ‘We don’t need ANYTHING from Canada’: Trump blasts Canada ahead of first meeting with PM Carney at White House

'There's nothing PM Carney could say to lift US tariffs': Trump completely dismisses reducing tariffs on Canada

Cardinals who are set to take part in the secret conclave to elect a new Catholic pope started moving into two Vatican hotels on Tuesday (May 6). There, they will be barred from any outside contact as they pick the next pope.
The conclave will take place behind closed doors at the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday (May 7) afternoon, where all cardinals under the age of 80 will vote for the next leader of the Church.
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After Pope Francis passed away last month, the race to succeed him has opened, with few names being cited as possible front-runners.
<h2>How does voting for a new pope take place?</h2>
During a visit to the parish in Rome on Monday (May 5), Cardinal Robert McElroy described the conclave process as &ldquo;profound and mysterious&rdquo;.&nbsp;
According to a Reuters report, McElroy, the archbishop of Washington, said, &ldquo;I can give you no insights into who is ahead.&rdquo;
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Some cardinals have expressed they are looking for a new pope who will carry on Francis&rsquo; push for a more transparent and welcoming Church. Others are seeking a retrenchment to more traditional roots that put a premium on doctrine.
Conclaves often drag on for several days, with multiple votes. A contender needs to win two-thirds majority votes to become pope. Cardinal electors are required to take an oath of secrecy and seclusion before taking part in the conclave.
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After the voting, the winning candidate is asked two questions, NPR cited Bry Jensen, host of Pontifacts. The first is whether they accept their election as pope.
&ldquo;And then the second question is going to be, &lsquo;What name do you choose?&rsquo; And then the name is chosen,&rdquo; Martens said.
Next, the official documents will be filled out, after which the new pope is taken into sacristy, to be fitted with papal attire.
The new pope is then announced by the senior cardinal deacon on the balcony over St. Peter&rsquo;s Square, where the new pope delivers his first blessing.
Watch | Papal election: Cardinals to begin conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor
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After Pope Francis passed away last month, the race to succeed him has opened, with few names being cited as possible front-runners. World | Trending

Cardinals who are set to take part in the secret conclave to elect a new Catholic pope started moving into two Vatican hotels on Tuesday (May 6). There, they will be barred from any outside contact as they pick the next pope. The conclave will take place behind closed doors at the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday (May 7) afternoon, where all cardinals under the age of 80 will vote for the next leader of the Church. Also read | Who is Cardinal Tagle, aka 'Asian Francis,' top contender to be next Pope? After Pope Francis passed away last month, the race to succeed him has opened, with few names being cited as possible front-runners. How does voting for a new pope take place? During a visit to the parish in Rome on Monday (May 5), Cardinal Robert McElroy described the conclave process as “profound and mysterious”. According to a Reuters report, McElroy, the archbishop of Washington, said, “I can give you no insights into who is ahead.” Also read | 'Melania thought it was cute': Trump says he had 'nothing to do' with AI image showing himself as Pope Some cardinals have expressed they are looking for a new pope who will carry on Francis’ push for a more transparent and welcoming Church. Others are seeking a retrenchment to more traditional roots that put a premium on doctrine. Conclaves often drag on for several days, with multiple votes. A contender needs to win two-thirds majority votes to become pope. Cardinal electors are required to take an oath of secrecy and seclusion before taking part in the conclave. Also read | Conclave to elect new pope to begin on May 7, confirms Vatican. How many days will it last? After the voting, the winning candidate is asked two questions, NPR cited Bry Jensen, host of Pontifacts. The first is whether they accept their election as pope. “And then the second question is going to be, ‘What name do you choose?’ And then the name is chosen,” Martens said. Next, the official documents will be filled out, after which the new pope is taken into sacristy, to be fitted with papal attire. The new pope is then announced by the senior cardinal deacon on the balcony over St. Peter’s Square, where the new pope delivers his first blessing. Watch | Papal election: Cardinals to begin conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor

Next pope to be selected tomorrow: Cardinals move into Vatican on eve of 'mysterious' conclave | Here's all you need to know

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 6) claimed that India has agreed to bring down <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/tariffs">tariffs</a>&nbsp;"to nothing", further crediting himself as the reason behind it.
&ldquo;They&rsquo;ve already agreed. They would have never done that for anybody else but me,&rdquo; Trump said in the Oval Office.&nbsp;
The US president noted that India has one of the highest tariffs in the world, and has now agreed to drop it.&nbsp;
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"India, as an example, has one of the highest tariffs in the world&hellip; and they've agreed already to drop it. They'll drop it to nothing​​​. They've already agreed. They would have never done that for anybody else but me,&rdquo; Trump told reporters on Tuesday.&nbsp;
However, there is no official comments from India on this matter.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Last month, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Trump administration is "very close" to finalise a trade agreement with India, adding that it easy to do with India.&nbsp;
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He noted that it is easy to negotiate because of the high tariffs, adding that the talks with the country are "moving well".&nbsp;
"America's Asian trading partners and allies have been the most forthcoming in terms of doing the deals. As I mentioned, Vice President Vance was in India last week. I think that he and (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi made some very good progress. So I could see some announcements on India," Bessent told reporters at the White House.
Bessent said, "I think that we are very close in India and in India...India, in a funny way, is easier to negotiate than the many other countries because they have very high tariffs and lots of tariffs."&nbsp;
Trump on April 2, announced to impose 26 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India. However, later, he announced a 90-day pause, bringing temporary relief to the nations that were majorly hit by Trump's trade war.&nbsp;
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"India, as an example, has one of the highest tariffs in the world… and they've agreed already to drop it. They'll drop it to nothing​​​," Trump said. WORLD INDIA NEWS

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 6) claimed that India has agreed to bring down tariffs "to nothing", further crediting himself as the reason behind it. “They’ve already agreed. They would have never done that for anybody else but me,” Trump said in the Oval Office. The US president noted that India has one of the highest tariffs in the world, and has now agreed to drop it. Also read: 'India-US finalise terms for trade deal': Vance's BIG ANNOUNCEMENT amid Trump tariff war "India, as an example, has one of the highest tariffs in the world… and they've agreed already to drop it. They'll drop it to nothing. They've already agreed. They would have never done that for anybody else but me,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday. However, there is no official comments from India on this matter. Last month, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Trump administration is "very close" to finalise a trade agreement with India, adding that it easy to do with India. Also read: 'No final decisions': White House walks back Trump’s 100% foreign film tariff threat - Did the US President speak too soon? He noted that it is easy to negotiate because of the high tariffs, adding that the talks with the country are "moving well". "America's Asian trading partners and allies have been the most forthcoming in terms of doing the deals. As I mentioned, Vice President Vance was in India last week. I think that he and (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi made some very good progress. So I could see some announcements on India," Bessent told reporters at the White House. Bessent said, "I think that we are very close in India and in India...India, in a funny way, is easier to negotiate than the many other countries because they have very high tariffs and lots of tariffs." Trump on April 2, announced to impose 26 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India. However, later, he announced a 90-day pause, bringing temporary relief to the nations that were majorly hit by Trump's trade war. Also read: 'Wonderful marriage between US and Canada': PM Carney says 'Canada will never be for sale', Trump replies, 'never say never'

'India to drop US tariffs to zero': Trump's BIG claim, says 'they did it just for me'

US President Donald Trump surprised reporters at the White House on Tuesday by announcing that Yemen&rsquo;s Houthi rebels have agreed to stop attacking shipping vessels in the Red Sea.
&ldquo;The Houthis have announced... that they don&rsquo;t want to fight anymore. They just don&rsquo;t want to fight. And we will honour that, and we will stop the bombings, and they have capitulated,&rdquo; Trump said.
He added that the rebels had promised to stop targeting ships, &ldquo;They say they will not be blowing up ships anymore, and that&rsquo;s... the purpose of what we were doing.&rdquo; Trump said this update came from a &ldquo;very, very good source.&rdquo;
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Attacks by the Iran-backed group had disrupted maritime traffic through the Suez Canal, a key trade route responsible for around 12 per cent of global shipping.
<h2>US and Israel have both targeted Houthi strongholds</h2>
American airstrikes against the Houthis began under President Joe Biden in early 2024 and continued under Trump, with renewed military action starting on 15 March this year.
In a separate but related development, the Israeli military confirmed on Tuesday that its fighter jets carried out strikes on Yemen&rsquo;s capital Sanaa, targeting the airport and nearby power stations.
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According to a military statement, &ldquo;fighter jets struck and dismantled Houthi terrorist infrastructure at the main airport in Sanaa,&rdquo; including &ldquo;flight runways, aircraft and infrastructure.&rdquo; Israel added that the airport had been used by the group to transfer weapons and personnel.
Power plants in the Sanaa area were also hit, following earlier Israeli strikes on Yemen&rsquo;s port of Hodeida.
<h2>Houthis vow retaliation after Israeli air raids</h2>
The Houthi political bureau said Israel&rsquo;s actions &ldquo;will not pass without a response&rdquo; and vowed to continue supporting Gaza.
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&ldquo;The Israeli aggression will not pass without a response, and Yemen will not be discouraged from its stance in support of Gaza,&rdquo; the group said in a statement.
These latest developments come just two days after the Houthis fired a missile at Israel&rsquo;s main airport, prompting swift retaliation.
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World: “The Houthis have announced... that they don’t want to fight anymore. They just don’t want to fight. And we will honour that,” Trump said.

US President Donald Trump surprised reporters at the White House on Tuesday by announcing that Yemen’s Houthi rebels have agreed to stop attacking shipping vessels in the Red Sea. “The Houthis have announced... that they don’t want to fight anymore. They just don’t want to fight. And we will honour that, and we will stop the bombings, and they have capitulated,” Trump said. He added that the rebels had promised to stop targeting ships, “They say they will not be blowing up ships anymore, and that’s... the purpose of what we were doing.” Trump said this update came from a “very, very good source.” Also read: 'Wonderful marriage between US and Canada': PM Carney says 'Canada will never be for sale', Trump replies, 'never say never' Attacks by the Iran-backed group had disrupted maritime traffic through the Suez Canal, a key trade route responsible for around 12 per cent of global shipping. US and Israel have both targeted Houthi strongholds American airstrikes against the Houthis began under President Joe Biden in early 2024 and continued under Trump, with renewed military action starting on 15 March this year. In a separate but related development, the Israeli military confirmed on Tuesday that its fighter jets carried out strikes on Yemen’s capital Sanaa, targeting the airport and nearby power stations. Also read: China 'suffering greatly' from tariffs: Trump once again targets Beijing, says Xi Jinping 'wants to meet' him According to a military statement, “fighter jets struck and dismantled Houthi terrorist infrastructure at the main airport in Sanaa,” including “flight runways, aircraft and infrastructure.” Israel added that the airport had been used by the group to transfer weapons and personnel. Power plants in the Sanaa area were also hit, following earlier Israeli strikes on Yemen’s port of Hodeida. Houthis vow retaliation after Israeli air raids The Houthi political bureau said Israel’s actions “will not pass without a response” and vowed to continue supporting Gaza. Also read: 'Very talented, very good': Trump calls Canada PM Carney’s win ‘greater than his’ in surpriksingly warm White House welcome “The Israeli aggression will not pass without a response, and Yemen will not be discouraged from its stance in support of Gaza,” the group said in a statement. These latest developments come just two days after the Houthis fired a missile at Israel’s main airport, prompting swift retaliation. Also read: 'There will be bangs': Netanyahu makes good on threat as Israel strikes Yemen's Sanaa airport after Houthi strike on Tel Aviv

'Houthis don't want to fight': Trump says 'US will stop' bombing Yemen, claims Iran-backed Houthis have surrendered

US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held their first official meeting at the White House on Tuesday (May 06), just weeks after Carney&rsquo;s election win in Canada. The talks, held amid a backdrop of rising tensions, included Trump doubling down on his controversial idea of turning Canada into the 51st US state.
Sitting beside Carney in the Oval Office, Trump said he &ldquo;stands by&rdquo; his previous comments about making Canada part of the United States. When asked by a reporter about what statehood would mean, Trump responded that it would bring &ldquo;free military&rdquo; protection and &ldquo;a massive tax cut for Canadians.&rdquo; He described the two countries as being on the verge of a &ldquo;wonderful marriage.&rdquo;
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<h2>Carney: &lsquo;Never, never, never&rsquo;</h2>
Carney, who built his campaign on defending Canadian sovereignty, was quick to reject the idea.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s not for sale and will never be for sale ever,&rdquo; he told reporters, responding directly to Trump&rsquo;s comments. When Trump added, &ldquo;Never say never,&rdquo; Carney smiled and mouthed &ldquo;never, never, never.&rdquo;
He said he had met with the &ldquo;owners&rdquo; of Canada during his campaign, referring to the Canadian people, and made it clear &ldquo;it won&rsquo;t be for sale ever.&rdquo;
Although their meeting had a light tone at times, Carney reminded everyone of the serious concerns that had shaped his election campaign. Speaking to his supporters on the night of his win, he had warned, &ldquo;As I&rsquo;ve been warning for months, America wants our land, our resources, our water, our country. These are not idle threats. President Trump is trying to break us so America can own us. That will never, ever happen.&rdquo;
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Still, Carney did signal a willingness to work with the US. He spoke of the &ldquo;opportunity&rdquo; within the partnership and the potential for what both countries could &ldquo;build together.&rdquo;
Trump, meanwhile, praised Carney&rsquo;s recent election win as &ldquo;very big&rdquo; and called him a &ldquo;very talented&rdquo; leader, suggesting that the two have &ldquo;a lot of things in common&rdquo; despite their differences.

World: PM Mark Carney, who built his campaign on defending Canadian sovereignty, was quick to reject Trump's idea of Canada being the 51st US State.

US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held their first official meeting at the White House on Tuesday (May 06), just weeks after Carney’s election win in Canada. The talks, held amid a backdrop of rising tensions, included Trump doubling down on his controversial idea of turning Canada into the 51st US state. Sitting beside Carney in the Oval Office, Trump said he “stands by” his previous comments about making Canada part of the United States. When asked by a reporter about what statehood would mean, Trump responded that it would bring “free military” protection and “a massive tax cut for Canadians.” He described the two countries as being on the verge of a “wonderful marriage.” Also read: 'Very talented, very good': Trump calls Canada PM Carney’s win ‘greater than his’ in surprisingly warm White House welcome Carney: ‘Never, never, never’ Carney, who built his campaign on defending Canadian sovereignty, was quick to reject the idea. “It’s not for sale and will never be for sale ever,” he told reporters, responding directly to Trump’s comments. When Trump added, “Never say never,” Carney smiled and mouthed “never, never, never.” He said he had met with the “owners” of Canada during his campaign, referring to the Canadian people, and made it clear “it won’t be for sale ever.” Although their meeting had a light tone at times, Carney reminded everyone of the serious concerns that had shaped his election campaign. Speaking to his supporters on the night of his win, he had warned, “As I’ve been warning for months, America wants our land, our resources, our water, our country. These are not idle threats. President Trump is trying to break us so America can own us. That will never, ever happen.” Also read: ‘We don’t need ANYTHING from Canada’: Trump blasts Canada ahead of first meeting with PM Carney at White House Still, Carney did signal a willingness to work with the US. He spoke of the “opportunity” within the partnership and the potential for what both countries could “build together.” Trump, meanwhile, praised Carney’s recent election win as “very big” and called him a “very talented” leader, suggesting that the two have “a lot of things in common” despite their differences.

'Wonderful marriage between US and Canada': PM Carney says 'Canada will never be for sale', Trump replies, 'never say never'

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 6) once again targeted China, saying that their economy is "suffering greatly" because of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/tariffs">tariffs</a>&nbsp;they brought in.&nbsp;
The US president further said that the Chinese are "not doing business right now" and their ships are "turning around in the Pacific Ocean."
Trump added that the Chinese leadership "want to meet", adding that they want to negotiate a trade deal to end the tariffs.&nbsp;
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"We will be meeting with them at the right time," he said during his meeting with UK Prime Minister Mark Carney.&nbsp;
US President Trump and UK PM Keir Starmer have now departed for private talks, where the media is not invited.&nbsp;
Earlier today, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that China has not engaged in negotiations yet.
"We are currently negotiating with 17 of those trading partners. China, we have not engaged in negotiations with as of yet," Bessent said.&nbsp;
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Last week, Trump in an interview to NBC, hinted at lowering tariffs on China, stressing that Beijing wants to do business with them.&nbsp;
He acknowledged that the current tariffs are so high that the two of the world's largest economies have essentially stopped doing business with each other.&nbsp;
"At some point, I'm going to lower them, because otherwise, you could never do business with them, and they want to do business very much," Trump said in an interview on NBC's 'Meet the Press with Kristen Welker'.
He further said that there have been "positive" statements from China in the last few days, while, he also said that any deal finalised with China has to be "fair".&nbsp;
China on Friday last week, hinted at being open to sit across the US on the negotiation table since Trump's tariffs were announced on Liberation Day, saying it was evaluating the possibility of trade talks with the US.&nbsp;
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The US president further said that the Chinese are "not doing business right now" and their ships are "turning around in the Pacific Ocean." world

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 6) once again targeted China, saying that their economy is "suffering greatly" because of the tariffs they brought in. The US president further said that the Chinese are "not doing business right now" and their ships are "turning around in the Pacific Ocean." Trump added that the Chinese leadership "want to meet", adding that they want to negotiate a trade deal to end the tariffs. Also read: US tariffs stall China’s services growth: PMI hits 7-month low as trade tensions escalate "We will be meeting with them at the right time," he said during his meeting with UK Prime Minister Mark Carney. US President Trump and UK PM Keir Starmer have now departed for private talks, where the media is not invited. Earlier today, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that China has not engaged in negotiations yet. "We are currently negotiating with 17 of those trading partners. China, we have not engaged in negotiations with as of yet," Bessent said. Also read: China's Xi Jinping to visit Russia on May 7-10, says Kremlin Last week, Trump in an interview to NBC, hinted at lowering tariffs on China, stressing that Beijing wants to do business with them. He acknowledged that the current tariffs are so high that the two of the world's largest economies have essentially stopped doing business with each other. "At some point, I'm going to lower them, because otherwise, you could never do business with them, and they want to do business very much," Trump said in an interview on NBC's 'Meet the Press with Kristen Welker'. He further said that there have been "positive" statements from China in the last few days, while, he also said that any deal finalised with China has to be "fair". China on Friday last week, hinted at being open to sit across the US on the negotiation table since Trump's tariffs were announced on Liberation Day, saying it was evaluating the possibility of trade talks with the US. Also read: ‘We don’t need ANYTHING from Canada’: Trump blasts Canada ahead of first meeting with PM Carney at White House

China 'suffering greatly' from tariffs: Trump once again targets Beijing, says Xi Jinping 'wants to meet' him

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi again highlighted putting the Indus-Waters Treaty in "abeyance".
In other news, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Friedrich Merz has been confirmed as the next chancellor of Germany after winning a parliamentary vote on Tuesday (May 6).
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Iceland Cricket, which is famous for its light-hearted and often irreverent commentary on the sport, has again been making news by putting out a satirical "IPL 2025 Frauds and Scammers XI" on social media. Presented as a tongue-in-cheek criticism, the pseudo team includes top players who, in their opinion, have underachieved in the current IPL 2025 season. Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is leading the charge, and he has been jokingly appointed as the captain of the team.

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Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi again highlighted putting the Indus-Waters Treaty in "abeyance". In other news, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Friedrich Merz has been confirmed as the next chancellor of Germany after winning a parliamentary vote on Tuesday (May 6). Click on the headlines for more 'India's water was flowing outside, now will STOP for our benefit': PM Modi's latest dig at Pakistan over Indus Waters Treaty Amid rising Indo-Pak tensions, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi again highlighted putting the Indus-Waters Treaty in "abeyance", stressing that earlier India's water was being given to others, but now, it will flow for India's benefit. 'Very talented, very good': Trump calls Canada PM Carney’s win ‘greater than his’ in surprisingly warm White House welcome Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, in a long-awaited meeting that came after weeks of strained relations over tariffs and talk of annexation. Friedrich Merz becomes next German chancellor, wins parliamentary vote in second attempt Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has been confirmed as the next chancellor of Germany after winning a parliamentary vote on Tuesday (May 6) in his second attempt. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has formally appointed Merz, officially marking the start of the conservative leader’s time in office. India to hold major air force drills near Pakistan border two weeks after Pahalgam terror attack: Why it matters The Indian Air Force will carry out a large-scale military exercise in Rajasthan, close to the international border with Pakistan. The drill was confirmed through a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued on Tuesday. 'Historic milestone': India, UK successfully conclude Free Trade Agreement after years of negotiations India and the UK successfully concluded a "mutually beneficial" Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Tuesday (May 6), Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced, calling it a "historic milestone". ‘Pakistan’s attempt to manipulate, misguide’: India rejects New York OIC’s statement on Pahalgam attack, calls it ‘absurd’ India on Tuesday (May 6) hit back at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in New York over its recent statement on the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, calling it “absurd and misguided.” It also blamed Pakistan for manipulating the group and rejected the OIC’s interference. Trump announces two new national holidays, but expects people to work on them US President Donald Trump on Monday posted on his Truth Social that there will be two new holidays, November 11 and May 8. However, this designation will come with a caveat; they will not be recognised as federal holidays, meaning businesses and offices will remain open, as the US already has too many holidays. 'There will be bangs': Netanyahu makes good on threat as Israel strikes Yemen's Sanaa airport after Houthi strike on Tel Aviv Fighter jets from the Israeli Air Force launched airstrikes on Yemen’s capital on Tuesday, targeting Sanaa International Airport. The airport is under the control of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Why Diljit Dosanjh wasn’t allowed to wear $2.5 billion ‘Maharaja of Patiala’ necklace at Met Gala Carrying the pride of his roots, Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh walked the Met Gala red carpet in a royal look inspired by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala. Iceland Cricket's viral 'Scammers XI' dig targets pricey IPL stars, Rishabh Pant named captain Iceland Cricket, which is famous for its light-hearted and often irreverent commentary on the sport, has again been making news by putting out a satirical "IPL 2025 Frauds and Scammers XI" on social media. Presented as a tongue-in-cheek criticism, the pseudo team includes top players who, in their opinion, have underachieved in the current IPL 2025 season. Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is leading the charge, and he has been jokingly appointed as the captain of the team.

Top 10 world news: PM Modi says India's water 'will stop for our benefit'; Trump meets Canada PM Carney, and more

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, in a long-awaited meeting that came after weeks of strained relations over tariffs and talk of annexation.
Despite the recent tensions, the meeting began on a surprisingly warm note. President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office it was a &ldquo;great honour&rdquo; to host Carney, describing his election win as &ldquo;very big&rdquo;.
&ldquo;I think I was probably the greatest thing that happened to him,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;His party was losing a lot, and he ended up winning. So I really want to congratulate him, probably one of the greatest comebacks in the history of politics, maybe even greater than mine.&rdquo;
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Trump went on to call Carney a &ldquo;very talented&rdquo; and &ldquo;very good&rdquo; person, adding that the two had spoken &ldquo;quite a few times&rdquo; before the Canadian election.
<h2>Carney calls Trump a &lsquo;transformational president&rsquo;</h2>
In response, Prime Minister Carney praised Trump as a &ldquo;transformational president&rdquo;, saying his own government had also been elected to bring change to Canada.
He said, &ldquo;The history of Canada and the US is [that] we&rsquo;re stronger when we work together,&rdquo; highlighting a shared focus on economic matters and border security.
Both leaders indicated they would be discussing the war in Ukraine during their talks, with Trump saying Carney &ldquo;wants it ended as quickly as I do.&rdquo;
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<h2>&lsquo;We&rsquo;re gonna be friends with Canada&rsquo;</h2>
Despite his past comments and rising trade tensions, Trump said the US would always maintain friendly ties with its northern neighbour.
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re gonna be friends with Canada, regardless of anything,&rdquo; Trump told reporters. &ldquo;I have a lot of respect for the Canadians. It&rsquo;s a very special place.&rdquo;

World: US President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office it was a “great honour” to host Carney, describing his election win as “very big”.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, in a long-awaited meeting that came after weeks of strained relations over tariffs and talk of annexation. Despite the recent tensions, the meeting began on a surprisingly warm note. President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office it was a “great honour” to host Carney, describing his election win as “very big”. “I think I was probably the greatest thing that happened to him,” Trump said. “His party was losing a lot, and he ended up winning. So I really want to congratulate him, probably one of the greatest comebacks in the history of politics, maybe even greater than mine.” Also read: ‘We don’t need ANYTHING from Canada’: Trump blasts Canada ahead of first meeting with PM Carney at White House Trump went on to call Carney a “very talented” and “very good” person, adding that the two had spoken “quite a few times” before the Canadian election. Carney calls Trump a ‘transformational president’ In response, Prime Minister Carney praised Trump as a “transformational president”, saying his own government had also been elected to bring change to Canada. He said, “The history of Canada and the US is [that] we’re stronger when we work together,” highlighting a shared focus on economic matters and border security. Both leaders indicated they would be discussing the war in Ukraine during their talks, with Trump saying Carney “wants it ended as quickly as I do.” Also read: ‘51st state’ threat, trade tensions: Trump, Canada’s Mark Carney to meet after 'anti-Trump' election win | What’s at stake ‘We’re gonna be friends with Canada’ Despite his past comments and rising trade tensions, Trump said the US would always maintain friendly ties with its northern neighbour. “We’re gonna be friends with Canada, regardless of anything,” Trump told reporters. “I have a lot of respect for the Canadians. It’s a very special place.”

'Very talented, very good': Trump calls Canada PM Carney’s win ‘greater than his’ in surprisingly warm White House welcome

US President Donald Trump delivered a blunt message to Canada just before welcoming its new prime minister, Mark Carney, to the White House on Tuesday (May 06).
Posting on Truth Social, Trump claimed the United States &ldquo;doesn&rsquo;t need ANYTHING&rdquo; from its northern neighbour, not its cars, energy, or lumber.
&ldquo;I very much want to work with him, but cannot understand one simple TRUTH &mdash; Why is America subsidizing Canada by $200 Billion Dollars a year, in addition to giving them FREE Military Protection, and many other things?&rdquo; Trump wrote.
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&ldquo;We don&rsquo;t need their Cars, we don&rsquo;t need their Energy, we don&rsquo;t need their Lumber, we don&rsquo;t need ANYTHING they have, other than their friendship, which hopefully we will always maintain.&rdquo;
<h2>Carney gets frosty welcome</h2>
Trump said Carney would be arriving at the White House shortly, adding that his &ldquo;only question of consequence&rdquo; would be why the US needs anything from Canada at all.
The comments come at a time when relations between the two countries remain strained following Canada&rsquo;s recent federal election. Carney, the new Liberal leader, ran a campaign heavily critical of Trump and used his victory speech to declare that Canada would &ldquo;never&rdquo; yield to US pressure.
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<h2>Trump&rsquo;s numbers don&rsquo;t add up</h2>
The President&rsquo;s claim that the US is &ldquo;subsidising&rdquo; Canada by $200 billion a year is not supported by official data.
According to US government figures, the total trade deficit with Canada in 2024 stood at $35.7 billion. If only goods are counted, the deficit rises to $70.6 billion, still far below Trump&rsquo;s $200 billion figure.
<h2>Trade and tariffs remain sore points</h2>
Since returning to office, Trump has imposed heavy tariffs on Canadian goods and threatened key trade agreements. His approach has shaken long-standing ties between the two allies and played a major role in shaping Canada&rsquo;s recent election.
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Mark Carney, a former Bank of England governor, was elected after vowing to protect Canadian sovereignty and push back against what he described as Trump&rsquo;s bullying tactics.

World: Posting on Truth Social, Trump claimed the United States “doesn’t need ANYTHING” from its northern neighbour, not its cars, energy, or lumber.

US President Donald Trump delivered a blunt message to Canada just before welcoming its new prime minister, Mark Carney, to the White House on Tuesday (May 06). Posting on Truth Social, Trump claimed the United States “doesn’t need ANYTHING” from its northern neighbour, not its cars, energy, or lumber. “I very much want to work with him, but cannot understand one simple TRUTH — Why is America subsidizing Canada by $200 Billion Dollars a year, in addition to giving them FREE Military Protection, and many other things?” Trump wrote. Also read: ‘51st state’ threat, trade tensions: Trump, Canada’s Mark Carney to meet after 'anti-Trump' election win | What’s at stake “We don’t need their Cars, we don’t need their Energy, we don’t need their Lumber, we don’t need ANYTHING they have, other than their friendship, which hopefully we will always maintain.” Carney gets frosty welcome Trump said Carney would be arriving at the White House shortly, adding that his “only question of consequence” would be why the US needs anything from Canada at all. The comments come at a time when relations between the two countries remain strained following Canada’s recent federal election. Carney, the new Liberal leader, ran a campaign heavily critical of Trump and used his victory speech to declare that Canada would “never” yield to US pressure. Also read: Trump announces two new national holidays, but expects people to work on them Trump’s numbers don’t add up The President’s claim that the US is “subsidising” Canada by $200 billion a year is not supported by official data. According to US government figures, the total trade deficit with Canada in 2024 stood at $35.7 billion. If only goods are counted, the deficit rises to $70.6 billion, still far below Trump’s $200 billion figure. Trade and tariffs remain sore points Since returning to office, Trump has imposed heavy tariffs on Canadian goods and threatened key trade agreements. His approach has shaken long-standing ties between the two allies and played a major role in shaping Canada’s recent election. Also read: Why does Trump want to reopen Alcatraz, notorious prison closed since 1963? Mark Carney, a former Bank of England governor, was elected after vowing to protect Canadian sovereignty and push back against what he described as Trump’s bullying tactics.

‘We don’t need ANYTHING from Canada’: Trump blasts Canada ahead of first meeting with PM Carney at White House

Former first lady Michelle Obama revealed that she is taking therapy that will help her navigate a significant life transition as she moves forward to the next phase of her life.
The revelation comes amid speculations about Michelle and former US President Barack Obama going through a turbulent phase in their marriage.
Michelle and Barack got married in the year 1992 and share two daughters: Sasha, 23, and Malia, 26.
Last month, Michelle addressed rumours about her marriage to Barack and that the two were getting a divorce, specifically sparked by the former US president's solo appearances at Donald Trump's second inauguration and Jimmy Carter's funeral.
&ldquo;At this phase of my life, I&rsquo;m in therapy right now because I&rsquo;m transitioning, you know?&rdquo; Michelle said in a recent interview on the Jay Shetty Podcast.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve finished a really hard thing in my life with my family intact, I&rsquo;m an empty nester, my girls are in&mdash;you know, they&rsquo;ve been launched.&rdquo;
She then said that now, at the age of 61, she had &ldquo;other voices&rdquo; to speak to.
&ldquo;So, I&rsquo;m getting that tune-up for this next phase because I believe this is a whole &lsquo;nother phase in life for me. And I now have the wisdom to know&mdash;let me go get some coaching while I&rsquo;m doing it,&rdquo; she said.
She admitted that she was able to &ldquo;unwind some old habits&rdquo; and &ldquo;sort through some old guilt&rdquo; during therapy sessions.&nbsp;
<h2>'Every choice I'm making is completely mine'</h2>
Michelle emphasised that she's finally in a life stage where "every choice I'm making is completely mine."&nbsp;
With her children grown and independent, she's embracing the freedom to prioritise herself and make decisions that align with her own goals and desires.
She further said that, "I am an advocate of therapy," urging others to give it a try. "Everybody needs to find their form of it, the best way they can.&rdquo;

World news: Last month, Michelle addressed rumours about her marriage to Barack and that the two were getting a divorce, specifically sparked by the former US president's solo appearances at Donald Trump's second inauguration and Jimmy Carter's funeral.

Former first lady Michelle Obama revealed that she is taking therapy that will help her navigate a significant life transition as she moves forward to the next phase of her life. The revelation comes amid speculations about Michelle and former US President Barack Obama going through a turbulent phase in their marriage. Michelle and Barack got married in the year 1992 and share two daughters: Sasha, 23, and Malia, 26. Last month, Michelle addressed rumours about her marriage to Barack and that the two were getting a divorce, specifically sparked by the former US president's solo appearances at Donald Trump's second inauguration and Jimmy Carter's funeral. “At this phase of my life, I’m in therapy right now because I’m transitioning, you know?” Michelle said in a recent interview on the Jay Shetty Podcast. “I’ve finished a really hard thing in my life with my family intact, I’m an empty nester, my girls are in—you know, they’ve been launched.” She then said that now, at the age of 61, she had “other voices” to speak to. “So, I’m getting that tune-up for this next phase because I believe this is a whole ‘nother phase in life for me. And I now have the wisdom to know—let me go get some coaching while I’m doing it,” she said. She admitted that she was able to “unwind some old habits” and “sort through some old guilt” during therapy sessions. 'Every choice I'm making is completely mine' Michelle emphasised that she's finally in a life stage where "every choice I'm making is completely mine." With her children grown and independent, she's embracing the freedom to prioritise herself and make decisions that align with her own goals and desires. She further said that, "I am an advocate of therapy," urging others to give it a try. "Everybody needs to find their form of it, the best way they can.”

Michelle Obama reveals she is in therapy amid divorce rumours; 'I’ve finished a really hard thing in my life'

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has been confirmed as the next chancellor of Germany after winning a parliamentary vote on Tuesday (May 6) in his second attempt. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has formally appointed Merz, officially marking the start of the conservative leader&rsquo;s time in office.
Initially, Merz had failed to secure the majority needed in the Bundestag after falling short of six votes, which proved to be a significant blow.
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Merz received 325 votes in favour, more than 316 required in the 630-seat chamber after an unexpected setback at first. In the first round of voting, he only gained 310 votes despite leading a coalition with a parliamentary majority. His initial failure was described as unprecedented in modern German politics, with no candidate having failed in such a way since 1949.
These turn of events come just two and a half months after Merz&rsquo;s Christian Democrats won the federal election.
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<h2>World leaders congratulate</h2>
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was among the first to congratulate the German leader on his win.
&ldquo;I sincerely congratulate Friedrich Merz on his election as Germany&rsquo;s new Federal Chancellor. Ukraine is deeply grateful for the support of Germany and its people. Your helping hand has saved thousands and thousands of Ukrainian lives,&rdquo; he wrote on X.
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&ldquo;We sincerely hope that Germany will grow even stronger and that we&rsquo;ll see more German leadership in European and transatlantic affairs. This is especially important with the future of Europe at stake &mdash; and it will depend on our unity,&rdquo; he added.
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen also welcomed the election of Friedrich Merz as German chancellor.
&ldquo;With you, a proven friend and expert on Europe is moving into the Chancellery. We will work together for a strong and more competitive Europe,&rdquo; former German defence minister von der Leyen wrote on X.
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Initially, Merz failed to secure the majority needed in the Bundestag after falling short of six votes, which proved to be a significant blow. World

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has been confirmed as the next chancellor of Germany after winning a parliamentary vote on Tuesday (May 6) in his second attempt. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has formally appointed Merz, officially marking the start of the conservative leader’s time in office. Initially, Merz had failed to secure the majority needed in the Bundestag after falling short of six votes, which proved to be a significant blow. Also read | German coalition in crisis as Merz humiliated in first vote for chancellor, second vote expected Merz received 325 votes in favour, more than 316 required in the 630-seat chamber after an unexpected setback at first. In the first round of voting, he only gained 310 votes despite leading a coalition with a parliamentary majority. His initial failure was described as unprecedented in modern German politics, with no candidate having failed in such a way since 1949. These turn of events come just two and a half months after Merz’s Christian Democrats won the federal election. Also read | Germany’s far-right party AfD labelled as ‘extremist organisation’ by spy agency BfV, ban threat looms World leaders congratulate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was among the first to congratulate the German leader on his win. “I sincerely congratulate Friedrich Merz on his election as Germany’s new Federal Chancellor. Ukraine is deeply grateful for the support of Germany and its people. Your helping hand has saved thousands and thousands of Ukrainian lives,” he wrote on X. Also read | Antonio Rudiger 'must show respect to others,' says Germany boss Voeller “We sincerely hope that Germany will grow even stronger and that we’ll see more German leadership in European and transatlantic affairs. This is especially important with the future of Europe at stake — and it will depend on our unity,” he added. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen also welcomed the election of Friedrich Merz as German chancellor. “With you, a proven friend and expert on Europe is moving into the Chancellery. We will work together for a strong and more competitive Europe,” former German defence minister von der Leyen wrote on X. Watch | Germany's AfD sues intelligence agency over 'extremist' label

Friedrich Merz becomes next German chancellor, wins parliamentary vote in second attempt

US President Donald Trump on Monday posted on his Truth Social that there will be two new holidays, November 11 and May 8. However, this designation will come with a caveat; they will not be recognised as federal holidays, meaning businesses and offices will remain open, as the US already has too many holidays.
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These two holidays are there to commemorate the victories of the US in the First and Second World Wars. On November 11, 1918, the armistice was signed between Germany and the Allies, subsequently ending World War I, and on May 8, 1945, Germany announced its surrender, effectively ending World War II.
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<h2>New holidays aim to recognise the US role in global conflicts</h2>
&ldquo;We have won two World Wars, but we never took credit for Everyone else does,&rdquo; read the post. May 8 is celebrated in Europe as Victory in Europe (V-E) Day. However, it is to be noted that the American was involved in the war even after May 8 with Imperial Germany until August 15, 1945.&nbsp;
November 11 is already celebrated in the US as Veterans Day, earlier known as Armistice Day. The decision to rebrand Veterans Day as Victory Day has come with criticism. Critics argue that this move diminishes the broader purpose of Veterans Day, which honours all American veterans, not just those who served in World War 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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However, the late-night post from Trump on Truth Social doesn&rsquo;t unilaterally establish a holiday. The president does not have such authority, it requires congressional approval. As of now, these proclamations are more like symbolic gestures rather than an executive order.
This development has initiated a broader debate about how the US chooses to honour its military history and the implications of altering longstanding traditions.
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Discover the latest announcement by Donald Trump introducing two new national holidays to honour US victories in World Wars, yet keeping businesses open as usual.

US President Donald Trump on Monday posted on his Truth Social that there will be two new holidays, November 11 and May 8. However, this designation will come with a caveat; they will not be recognised as federal holidays, meaning businesses and offices will remain open, as the US already has too many holidays. Also Read: Took student loan in US? It's time to pay back or Trump admin will deduct it from your salary: All you need to know These two holidays are there to commemorate the victories of the US in the First and Second World Wars. On November 11, 1918, the armistice was signed between Germany and the Allies, subsequently ending World War I, and on May 8, 1945, Germany announced its surrender, effectively ending World War II. Also Read: 'If an alien breaks law...': Trump admin's big warning to Green card holders, says it's a 'privilege, not a right' New holidays aim to recognise the US role in global conflicts “We have won two World Wars, but we never took credit for Everyone else does,” read the post. May 8 is celebrated in Europe as Victory in Europe (V-E) Day. However, it is to be noted that the American was involved in the war even after May 8 with Imperial Germany until August 15, 1945. November 11 is already celebrated in the US as Veterans Day, earlier known as Armistice Day. The decision to rebrand Veterans Day as Victory Day has come with criticism. Critics argue that this move diminishes the broader purpose of Veterans Day, which honours all American veterans, not just those who served in World War 1. Also Read: 'If we want them back in...': Trump admin's new deportation plan includes $1000 stipend, flight assistance and more However, the late-night post from Trump on Truth Social doesn’t unilaterally establish a holiday. The president does not have such authority, it requires congressional approval. As of now, these proclamations are more like symbolic gestures rather than an executive order. This development has initiated a broader debate about how the US chooses to honour its military history and the implications of altering longstanding traditions. Also Read: Trump’s crypto empire blurs the line between presidency and personal profit

Trump announces two new national holidays, but expects people to work on them

Syria&rsquo;s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is in the limelight, not for his role as the leader of the country&rsquo;s new government, but for going viral on social media after a video of him playing basketball was widely shared.
In the clip, Ahmed al-Sharaa can be seen showing off his skills at the sport dressed in formal attire.&nbsp;
The Syrian president was accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad al-Shaibani, as they both played basketball.
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<h2>Social media reacts</h2>
The video has gained millions of views after being reshared several times on social media in a short span of time. Although some netizens expressed doubts about whether the footage was true.
&ldquo;Is this an AI or true?&rdquo; a social media user asked, while another said that Asaad al-Shaibani posted the video on his Instagram account.
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A person questioned the video on X (formerly Twitter): "Is this an AI or true?" However, another said that Asaad al-Shaibani posted the footage on his Instagram account.
Another user commented, &ldquo;He has great skills in basketball.&rdquo;
Another person wrote, &ldquo;Great, raising awareness in the community about the importance of exercise no matter how busy you are.&rdquo;
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<h2>Syria&rsquo;s interim leader</h2>
Sharaa, leader of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), was appointed interim president in late January. The HTS group spearheaded Assad's overthrow.&nbsp;
With a 23-member Cabinet, which is religiously and ethnically mixed, the new authorities in Damascus claimed that they would work to bring back stability to the war-torn country. &nbsp;
Sharaa has expressed his commitment to "building a strong and stable state" after the new government was sworn in nearly four months after the Assad family was removed from power by Islamist rebels on December 8.&nbsp;
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The Syrian president was accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad al-Shaibani, as they both played basketball. World | Trending

Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is in the limelight, not for his role as the leader of the country’s new government, but for going viral on social media after a video of him playing basketball was widely shared. In the clip, Ahmed al-Sharaa can be seen showing off his skills at the sport dressed in formal attire. The Syrian president was accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad al-Shaibani, as they both played basketball. Also read | Trump holds ‘good and productive’ phone call with Turkish President, discuss Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza, Syria Social media reacts The video has gained millions of views after being reshared several times on social media in a short span of time. Although some netizens expressed doubts about whether the footage was true. “Is this an AI or true?” a social media user asked, while another said that Asaad al-Shaibani posted the video on his Instagram account. Also read | 'A new history': Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa signs transitional constitution, forbids 'glorification' of Assad regime A person questioned the video on X (formerly Twitter): "Is this an AI or true?" However, another said that Asaad al-Shaibani posted the footage on his Instagram account. Another user commented, “He has great skills in basketball.” Another person wrote, “Great, raising awareness in the community about the importance of exercise no matter how busy you are.” Also read | New Syrian government includes Hind Kabawat, the first Christian woman appointed by Sharaa https://t.co/H59VfP0y8L pic.twitter.com/o1Xg0g7Bqt — Misfit 1-3 (@Gold_Digger_01) May 6, 2025 Syria’s interim leader Sharaa, leader of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), was appointed interim president in late January. The HTS group spearheaded Assad's overthrow. With a 23-member Cabinet, which is religiously and ethnically mixed, the new authorities in Damascus claimed that they would work to bring back stability to the war-torn country. Sharaa has expressed his commitment to "building a strong and stable state" after the new government was sworn in nearly four months after the Assad family was removed from power by Islamist rebels on December 8. Watch | Turkiye-Israeli Jets Risk Triggering New War Over Syria

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