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Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Camerlengo of the Roman Catholic Church, has recently been in the news for declaring the death of Pope Francis.
China on Monday criticized other nations choosing to strike trade agreements with the United States at the expense of Beijing and threatened to impose countermeasures against such countries that "flatter" Washington during the tariff war.
The war between Russia and Ukraine has turned for the worse after the two engaged in an exchange of words regarding a possible Easter truce. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has refused Russia's advance for a temporary ceasefire, labeling it a publicity stunt.
Bhabesh Chandra Roy, vice-president of the Biral unit of the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad and a prominent leader of the Hindu community in the area, was already abducted and beaten to death. His body was recovered on Thursday night, police and family members were quoted as saying.
The killing of Indian people in Canada continues, after the murder of a young man in the past, now an Indian student has been shot dead. The student was shot while she was on her way to work.
Hollywood actress Michelle Trachtenberg passed away at age 39. He succumbed to diabetes complications, the New York City Medical Examiner's Office stated. She also had a liver transplant and was comatose at the time of death, the report added.
United States President Donald Trump stated that this time there is a "real chance" that income tax might be possibly replaced if he raises sufficient money from the reciprocal tariffs. He also pointed out how the US reaped significant financial benefits from tariffs in the 1800s.
The White House has implemented a new media policy, under which the press secretary will now decide who can ask questions to President Trump. This policy may limit the reach of international agencies, especially the Associated Press. The media world has called it an attack on freedom of expression.
In the midst of the Russia-Ukraine war, the world is now shocked by another big plan of Putin. The head of Germany's army has warned that Russia could launch a major attack on Europe by 2029. It is being told that Putin is raising an army of 3 million soldiers. Its purpose is to weaken NATO and occupy Europe.
At one time, Jews were also part of Syria's identity. Earlier their number was in thousands but now it is only nominal. Most Syrian Jews have settled in Mexico. There was a time when cities like Damascus and Aleppo were centers of Jewish business, education and culture. Why did this happen?
US peace envoy Steve Witkoff met Putin for 4 hours to stop the Russia-Ukraine war, but no agreement was reached. Russia set terms for peace. Trump is attempting to convince Putin by using Whitkoff. Trump, however, referred to the war as unnecessary and threatened more pressure on Russia.
Against the background of the ongoing political unrest in Bangladesh and rumors of a coup, the government has made harsh efforts to silence opposition voices. Action is also being taken against government critics on social media, and many people have been arrested on serious offenses like sedition.
