North Korea earlier this week conducted the first test-firing of the weapons system of the new ‘Choe Hyon-class’ warship it recently unveiled, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday. The report stated that cruise and anti-air missiles were launched and artillery fired as part of the test-firing attended by leader Kim Jong Un and senior officials. Kim was quoted as saying …

Australia’s ruling Labour Party has announced plans to raise international student visa fees to A$2,000 if returned to office, as part of a broader strategy to manage immigration and generate revenue from the country’s booming education sector, Reuters reported on Monday. The proposed increase, up from the current A$1,600, is expected to generate A$760 million over four years, according to …

‘We don’t do prayer’. Those were the words uttered by a mayor in a southern California city trying to silence Tarin Swain, a mother of six who has spoken out against what she has described as the ‘social transitioning’ of her daughter at the hands of the public school system. Swain attended a Ventura County City Council meeting on 18 …

Major power outages across large areas of Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France on Monday caused widespread disruption, knocking out traffic lights, halting public transportation, and affecting airport operations. According to Al Jazeera, officials have yet to confirm the cause of the outages, though several have ruled out foul play. ‘Grid operators in both countries [Spain and Portugal] are …

President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office have been marked by sweeping changes and the fulfillment of campaign promises, such as stemming the tide of illegal immigration, cutting wasteful government spending, and enacting legislation that protects women and girls in sports. And as his second term has rolled out, Trump has not minced words when it comes to faith, …

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Saturday that Ukraine is prepared to agree to an unconditional ceasefire, emphasising the need for Russia to make the next move toward ending the war. Following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome, Macron described their discussion via his X as ‘very positive’, reiterating that both leaders share the goal of ending …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky abruptly shortened his official visit to South Africa on Thursday following a deadly Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv that killed at least eight people and left dozens injured. The attack, one of the deadliest on the Ukrainian capital in recent months, saw Russia launch more than 200 missiles and drones overnight, with over 100 …

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul on Wednesday, with the impact felt across Turkey’s largest city, prompting residents to rush onto the streets. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, officials said, though the quake was followed by at least eight aftershocks, according to Turkey’s AFAD disaster management agency. ‘An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude …

The funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, 26 April 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square. This was according to a statement on Tuesday by the Holy See Press Office. According to the statement, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, ‘Will preside at the Mass, which will be concelebrated by Patriarchs, Cardinals, …

Russia launched a wave of aerial attacks at Ukraine on Monday in an abrupt end to a fragile Easter truce, while Vladimir Putin pushed back against the idea of a month-long halt to strikes on civilian targets, as proposed by Kyiv. The renewed attacks, confirmed by both Moscow and Kyiv, cast doubt on Donald Trump’s hopes for a broader ceasefire …