U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce during his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia that the United States will officially begin referring to the Persian Gulf as the “Arabian Gulf” or “Gulf of Arabia,” according to two U.S. officials speaking on condition of anonymity. The proposed renaming, which is not yet formally confirmed by the White House or National Security Council, has already drawn strong backlash from Iranian officials…

With the Catholic world awaiting the election of a new pope following the death of Pope Francis, a quiet but pressing question lingers beneath the surface: what happens if the conclave fails to elect a new pontiff promptly? Who leads the Church in the absence of a spiritual head? The period between pontificates is known by the Latin phrase sede vacante, meaning “the seat is vacant.” During this time, the…

10 things to know today about  electing a new Pope, As the eyes of the world once again turn toward the Vatican, the question of who will become the next spiritual leader of over 1.3 billion Catholics looms large. The process of electing a new pope is steeped in tradition, secrecy, and sacred ritual. Whether you’re a devout Catholic or a curious observer, here are 10 essential facts to help…

The United Kingdom is ready to help India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions following an exchange of fire over Kashmir, a Cabinet minister has said. Officials said at least 19 people have been killed and 38 wounded after India fired missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory in at least six locations overnight. Pakistani forces were reported to have shelled Indian-controlled Kashmir. The escalation in the conflict between the two…

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed hope that escalating tensions between India and Pakistan would subside quickly, following Indian airstrikes on Pakistani territory. “They’ve been fighting for many decades,” Trump remarked during an event at the White House. “I just hope it ends very quickly.” Regarding the current flare-up, the president noted, “People knew something was going to happen based on a little bit of the past.” India launched…

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have agreed to a ceasefire with the United States and vowed to adhere to the agreement if Washington does the same, the group’s spokesman has said. “The U.S. interfered to support the Israeli entity by attacking Yemen. “So, if they stop their aggression, we will stop responding,’’ Houthi spokesman Mohamed Abdel-Salam told al-Masirah TV late Tuesday. “If the U.S. does not abide by the agreement in any…

7 May 2025 – The Nigerian Naira gained marginally against the US Dollar today, appreciating by 0.18% compared to the previous trading day. According to official data, the selling rate for the Dollar to Naira is now ₦1,606.46 per $1, down from ₦1,606.64 on 6 May 2025. This slight gain reflects ongoing shifts in forex demand, supply constraints, and current monetary policies implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).…

Vatican City — One of the most important and mysterious events in the modern world is now unfolding behind closed doors in the Vatican. Today, 130 cardinals from across the globe will enter the Sistine Chapel  to begin the sacred task of selecting a new pope, a spiritual leader who will shape the future of more than 1.3 billion Catholics around the world. This sacred process, known as the conclave,…

A second consecutive night of Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow has heightened tensions ahead of Russia’s 9 May Victory Day parade, prompting temporary closures of airports and intensified security across the capital. Russian officials confirmed that at least 19 drones targeted the city from multiple directions late Monday night, disrupting air travel and striking near residential areas. Moscow Mayor speaks Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said emergency services were responding to…

Palestinian poet and author Mosab Abu Toha has been awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for his poignant and deeply personal essays in The New Yorker, documenting life and loss in Gaza. His win marks a historic moment not only for Palestinian literature but for global journalism that centers voices from within conflict zones. Abu Toha, 32, has spent nearly his entire life in Gaza. His Pulitzer-winning work combines…

Port Sudan, once a sanctuary for thousands fleeing the brutal two-year conflict tearing Sudan apart, has come under heavy drone fire for the third day in a row, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Strikes have targeted key infrastructure, including the city’s airport and a central army base, igniting fears over the safety of displaced civilians and the continuity of humanitarian aid. Sudanese officials report that one drone hit the civilian section…

Once a symbol of faith rolling through the streets of Bethlehem during Pope Francis’s 2014 visit, a converted Mitsubishi popemobile is about to embark on a new mission, this time, as a mobile health clinic delivering urgent medical care to children in the war-torn Gaza Strip. More than a decade after it was last used, the vehicle is being repurposed into what Caritas, the international Catholic relief organization behind the…