1. The PKK Kurdish militant group will disarm and disband as part of a peace initiative with Turkey - AP News #AP News
4. American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander freed from Hamas captivity, in IDF custody - ABC News #ABC News
5. Trump Heads to the Middle East Focused on Business Deals, Not Diplomacy - The New York Times #The New York Times
6. Zelensky says he’s ready to meet Putin; Europe prepares sanctions - The Washington Post #The Washington Post
8. Trump to visit Gulf region, where diplomacy collides with his family business - ABC News #ABC News
14. Pope Leo hails journalists, decries polarizing language - The Washington Post #The Washington Post
15. India’s Modi says fighting ‘only paused’ in wake of conflict with Pakistan - Al Jazeera #Al Jazeera
16. Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines mayoral election from jail cell in The Hague - The Guardian #The Guardian
17. Why Trump Suddenly Declared Victory Over the Houthi Militia - The New York Times #The New York Times
24. Britain sets out plan to toughen rules on migration, as Starmer combats surge in support for populists - CNN #CNN
27. Hamas hands Edan Alexander, last known living American hostage in Gaza, to Red Cross ahead of release - CNN #CNN
33. Russian drones attack Ukraine after the Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal - ABC News #ABC News
35. Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t end its campaign - AP News #AP News
36. Convicted killer falls to death from Milan''s famed Duomo cathedral after allegedly stabbing man, reports say - CBS News #CBS News
37. Israel to pause Gaza fighting ahead of US hostage Edan Alexander''s release by Hamas - ABC News #ABC News
40. ''This is a tissue'' — Macron''s office mocks Russian fake story about drugs during Kyiv visit - The Kyiv Independent #The Kyiv Independent
44. New pope breaks with Francis to support Kyiv and ceasefire push - Financial Times #Financial Times
46. Russian drones attack Ukraine after the Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal - AP News #AP News
48. Trump Wants Saudi Arabia to Invest 1 Trillion in the U.S. - The New York Times #The New York Times
49. IDF issues ‘urgent’ evacuation warning for three Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen - The Times of Israel #The Times of Israel
50. Israel prepares to receive American hostage Edan Alexander from Hamas - The Washington Post #The Washington Post
51. Starmer, Under Pressure From the Right, Pledges to Cut Immigration to U.K. - The New York Times #The New York Times
52. Kurdish militant group PKK ends insurgent war against Turkey after 40 years - politico.eu #politico.eu
54. Poland orders closure of Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack blamed on Moscow - AP News #AP News
56. Leo XIV Renews Call for Peace in Meeting With Journalists - The New York Times #The New York Times
63. UK government to tighten immigration rules amid voter anger over ‘failed experiment in open borders’ - AP News #AP News
65. Burkina Faso forces killed at least 100 civilians in a March attack, Human Rights Watch says - AP News #AP News
68. South Korea’s Two Presidential Candidates Have Been Chosen For June Election - The New York Times #The New York Times
71. There is suffering everywhere you look, says mother of emaciated baby girl trapped in Gaza - The Guardian #The Guardian
72. Trump repeatedly bypasses Netanyahu, stoking dismay among Israelis - The Washington Post #The Washington Post
73. Kurdish Insurgent Group Says It Will End Conflict With Turkish State - The New York Times #The New York Times
75. Philippines elections 2025: polls open in midterms as Marcos and Duterte family dynasties vie for power - The Guardian #The Guardian
77. Before and after: Satellite images reveal Operation Sindoor’s impact on Pakistan air bases, terror camps - Times of India #Times of India
79. Whoops, waves, tears: Faithful react to Pope Leo''s first Sunday blessing in St. Peter''s Square - AP News #AP News
80. Rodrigo Duterte Is Expected to Again Become Mayor of Davao City - The New York Times #The New York Times
82. Heads up for Chinese President Xi to speak publicly on May 13 - Forexlive Forex News, Technical Analysis & Trading Tools
84. Pakistan concedes Indian missile strikes destroyed Rahim Yar Khan airbase; killed Squadron leader, 4 othe - Times of India #Times of India
87. Albanian election result unclear after broadcasters withhold exit polls - politico.eu #politico.eu
89. Trump backs Putin’s proposal for Ukraine talks, undermining allies - The Washington Post #The Washington Post
90. Hamas set to free US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander Monday, after striking deal with US - The Times of Israel #The Times of Israel
91. Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says he will be ‘waiting for Putin’ in Turkey - The Guardian #The Guardian
92. Pak Army lost 35-40 men at LoC, its Air Force a few aircraft: Armed Forces - The Indian Express #The Indian Express
94. Once in Sync, Trump and Netanyahu Now Show Signs of Division - The New York Times #The New York Times
96. Trump reportedly set to accept a luxury jet from Qatar for possible use as Air Force One - PBS #PBS
100. Israel issues evacuation warnings for Yemen ports after vowing to ‘defend itself by itself’ - CNN #CNN
102. Pakistan hit 26 Indian military facilities in strikes on Saturday, army spokesperson says - The Jerusalem Post #The Jerusalem Post
103. Israel maintains ultimatum issued to Hamas over expanded Gaza invasion, source tells ‘Post’ - The Jerusalem Post #The Jerusalem Post
106. Israel’s blockade means Gaza’s hospitals cannot provide food to recovering patients - AP News #AP News
107. Five fishermen who spent 55 days adrift at sea arrive in the Galapagos Islands after rescue - CBS News #CBS News
111. In first Sunday blessing, Pope Leo XIV calls for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages - The Times of Israel #The Times of Israel
115. Israel kills 13, including children, amid dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza - Al Jazeera #Al Jazeera
116. Hamas announces imminent release of Edan Alexander, last known living American hostage - CNN #CNN
118. Detailed Operation Sindoor video shows before and after of India''s missile strike on Pakistan terror targets Watch - Hindustan Times #Hindustan Times
120. The Real Reason India’s Dassault Rafale Jets Lost to Pakistan’s Air Force - 19FortyFive #19FortyFive
121. Zelensky offers to meet Putin after Trump demands Ukraine hold direct talks with Russia - BBC #BBC
122. ‘Never again war’: Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine in first Sunday address - The Guardian #The Guardian
123. ''Hamas must be defeated'': Israel backs US-led Gaza aid overhaul - Israel National News #Israel National News
124. Kremlin insists arm deliveries to Ukraine stop before agreeing to ceasefire - ABC News #ABC News
126. Trump administration will accept a luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One - NBC News #NBC News
127. Turkey''s Erdogan Tells Putin and Macron Efforts to End Ukraine War at ‘Turning Point’ - The Moscow Times #The Moscow Times
128. ''Beacon of freedom'' dims as US initiatives that promote democracy abroad wither under Trump - AP News #AP News
129. Major airlines have once again suspended flights to Israel – here''s the list - All Israel News #All Israel News
130. Trump Is to Accept a Luxury 747 From Qatar for Use as Air Force One - The New York Times #The New York Times
133. Pakistan Shows Evidence of Indian Su-30MKI and Rafale Takedown in Dogfight - Defense Express #Defense Express
134. Passenger bus skids off a cliff in Sri Lanka, killing 21 people and injuring 35 - NBC News #NBC News
135. "Pakistan Army Lost At Least 35-40 Personnel": Special Briefing On Operation Sindoor - NDTV #NDTV
136. Islamabad air field, F16 station: India''s big targets in Operation Sindoor - Hindustan Times #Hindustan Times
137. Villagers evacuated from line of fire along India-Pakistan border fear going back - Reuters #Reuters
140. Trump administration poised to accept ''palace in the sky'' as a gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources - ABC News #ABC News
141. ‘Potentially great day’: Donald Trump after Russia''s Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine - Times of India #Times of India
142. U.S. ambassador says Gaza aid plan is Trump’s “initiative,” as effort lags - The Washington Post #The Washington Post
143. Europe’s ceasefire ultimatum to Vladimir Putin falters at first test - The Economist #The Economist
145. ''If Pakistan does something, response will be more devastating'': PM Modi told JD Vance - Times of India #Times of India
147. Israel prepares escalated strikes on Houthis, signals possible action against Iran - report - All Israel News #All Israel News
148. Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to War in First Sunday Blessing as Pontiff - The New York Times #The New York Times
151. IMF approves 2.4 billion support for Pakistan under two economic programmes - CNBC TV18 #CNBC TV18
152. Body of soldier Zvi Feldman, missing for 43 years, recovered from Syria by Mossad, IDF - The Times of Israel #The Times of Israel
153. In Mideast, Trump plans to focus on business deals, not geopolitics - The Washington Post #The Washington Post
156. Putin Enlists Russian Pride for War in Ukraine During Moscow Parade - The New York Times #The New York Times
160. A Night in Kashmir, Caught Between India and Pakistan’s Fight - The New York Times #The New York Times
162. Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at tomb of St. Peter before greeting the masses for his noon blessing - AP News #AP News
165. Gaza’s farmers and fishermen eat weeds and turtles as food runs out - Financial Times #Financial Times
166. What We Know About How the 4-Day India and Pakistan Clashes Unfolded - The New York Times #The New York Times
168. Sparing Israel the Cost of Saudi Normalization, Trump Unleashes a Potential Nuclear Threat - Haaretz #Haaretz
169. UPDATE: France will come to Poland’s aid if it is directly under threat, vows Macron - TVP World #TVP World
170. How India’s partition in 1947 led to the strife over Kashmir today - The Washington Post #The Washington Post
171. Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia raises the prospect of US nuclear cooperation with the kingdom - AP News #AP News
172. As Syria’s Druze minority reels from violence, Israel pursues an opening - The Washington Post #The Washington Post
175. China has covered a desert with solar panels and confirmed it could change the ecosystem forever. - Stewartville Star #Stewartville Star
176. He Killed a Boy and Sent Taunting Letters — Then Claimed He Did It for a Disturbingly Personal Reason - AOL.com #AOL.com
178. Forbes: Ukraine’s drones haunt every road to the front—but Russia keeps sending men - Euromaidan Press #Euromaidan Press
180. China reminds Pakistan of its ‘long-term interests’, talks global ‘common aspiration’ with India - Firstpost #Firstpost
182. Five fishermen who survived 55 days adrift by drinking rain and parboiling passing fish arrive in Galapagos - CNN #CNN
183. Chinese troops march with Russian forces as Xi joins Putin for Victory Day parade - The Guardian #The Guardian
184. European leaders tell Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire or face new sanctions - KSL News #KSL News
185. El Al soars while foreign airlines return cautiously to Israel - The Jerusalem Post #The Jerusalem Post
186. ''Heavy damage to Pak military'': How much Pakistan has lost in Indian retaliation so far - Wion #Wion
187. Putin says Russia ready for ‘direct talks’ with Ukraine as US and European leaders press for a ceasefire - CNN #CNN
188. War is not India''s choice, Doval tells Wang Yi who backs Pakistan’s ‘territorial integrity’ - Firstpost #Firstpost
189. Israeli soldiers are using slain Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’s face for target practice - Mondoweiss #Mondoweiss
190. Operation Sindoor: India draws a red line for Pakistan and its terror policy - Firstpost #Firstpost
191. Trump aims for ‘historic return’ to region, taking in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, not Israel - The Times of Israel #The Times of Israel
192. Five fishermen lost at sea for 55 days rescued by Ecuadorian tuna boat - The Guardian #The Guardian
193. Israel to intensify attacks on Houthis amid ongoing missile threats - Israel National News #Israel National News
195. ‘Honey, he’s had enough of you’: Trump’s Mideast moves increasingly seem to sideline Israel - The Times of Israel #The Times of Israel
197. Hostage Yosef-Chaim Ohana claims Elkana Bohbot self-harmed in Hamas propaganda video - The Jerusalem Post #The Jerusalem Post
198. What''s behind India and Pakistan''s conflict over Kashmir, and why it''s so serious - ABC News #ABC News
200. South Korea''s conservatives settle on Kim Moon-soo after nomination turmoil exposes rifts - Reuters #Reuters
201. Pakistan says India fired missiles at air bases inside the country and Pakistan responds - Politico #Politico
202. ''We’ll keep hitting them'': Israel vows more strikes on Houthis, considers hitting Iran - Ynetnews #Ynetnews
203. Trump doesn''t want Netanyahu to spoil his Gulf visit. And it''s causing tension - Middle East Eye #Middle East Eye
205. ''I wanted so much to come here'': Pope Leo visits Marian shrine outside of Rome - Catholic News Agency #Catholic News Agency
206. In Photos: Russia Marks 80 Years Since Soviet WWII Victory With Grandiose Military Parade - The Moscow Times #The Moscow Times
208. Romania’s elites are riding the populist tiger George Simion presents a seductive opportunity - UnHerd #UnHerd
212. Pope Leo XIV condemns Russia''s ''imperialist'' invasion of Ukraine - The Kyiv Independent #The Kyiv Independent
216. How India Gave Befitting Reply to Pakistan’s Escalations: MEA’s Point By Point Explanation - Republic World #Republic World
218. Trump cuts off communication with Netanyahu, Israel media says - Middle East Monitor #Middle East Monitor
219. ''Honey, he''s had enough of you'': Trump''s Middle East moves increasingly appear to sideline Israel - Jewish Telegraphic Agency #Jewish Telegraphic Agency
223. India says it will respond to ‘violations’ of Kashmir ceasefire by Pakistan – live - The Guardian #The Guardian
225. Explosions reported in Kashmir after Pakistan and India agree ceasefire – live - The Guardian #The Guardian
229. European leaders win Trump’s support to pressure Putin into unconditional ceasefire - politico.eu #politico.eu
230. Trump ''frustrated'' by inability to broker end to Russia''s war against Ukraine, WSJ reports - The Kyiv Independent #The Kyiv Independent
231. In Syria, the search is on for the remains of Americans killed by ISIS a decade ago - NBC News #NBC News
233. Pakistan minister who was schooled by CNN anchor fumbles when asked about India’s strikes: ‘I can’t hear you properly’ - Hindustan Times #Hindustan Times
234. ‘Airspace untenable’: What losses did Pakistan military suffer before ceasefire? - Hindustan Times #Hindustan Times
238. Recovery of Mike Lynch’s superyacht stopped after diver dies during salvage mission - The Independent #The Independent
239. Operation Sindoor: India hits Pakistani air bases in retaliation, after Pakistan strikes with a range of projectiles and fighters - The Hindu #The Hindu
241. Why China''s J-10C ''Vigorous Dragon'' Fighter Jet Is Having a Moment - Business Insider #Business Insider
245. Pope Leo XIV shares vision for papacy in age of artificial intelligence - Catholic News Agency #Catholic News Agency
246. On Sabena rescue anniversary, Netanyahu warns Hamas that ''the rules are about to change'' - The Jerusalem Post #The Jerusalem Post
247. Company halts the recovery of superyacht the Bayesian off Sicily after a salvage diver''s death - AP News #AP News
251. Pope Leo XIV to Cardinals: Church must respond to digital revolution - Vatican News #Vatican News
257. United in Moscow, China and Russia spurn talk of a Trump ‘reverse Nixon’ - South China Morning Post #South China Morning Post
258. Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV - Catholic Review #Catholic Review
259. Putin Puts on Show of Defiance as Cease-Fire Talks Drag On - The New York Times #The New York Times
260. Pakistan PM calls meeting of body that oversees nuclear arsenal, says Pakistan military - AOL.com #AOL.com
261. Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV - Chicago Catholic #Chicago Catholic
263. IMF approves 1 billion loan for Pakistan despite India''s objection over terror concerns - Firstpost #Firstpost
264. EU diplomats honor fallen soldiers in Lviv, pledge more Ukraine support - The Kyiv Independent #The Kyiv Independent
267. Qataris search for bodies of Americans killed by Islamic State in Syria ahead of Trump visit - The Jerusalem Post #The Jerusalem Post
268. Poland and France sign "groundbreaking" treaty, including mutual security guarantees - Notes From Poland #Notes From Poland
269. Exclusive: Qataris search for bodies of Americans killed by Islamic State in Syria - Reuters #Reuters
270. IMF approves 1 billion disbursement to Pakistan, says PM Shehbaz Sharif''s office - Hindustan Times #Hindustan Times
273. Pakistan defence minister: no meeting of government top nuclear body is scheduled - Reuters #Reuters
275. The Latest: India says it will not escalate further if Pakistan reciprocates as conflict intensifies - AP News #AP News
276. India-Pakistan Conflict Escalates Sharply With Attacks on Military Bases - The New York Times #The New York Times
277. Nuclear neighbors India and Pakistan are a step closer to war. Here’s a timeline of how it happened - AP News #AP News
279. Chinese-Made PL-15 Air-To-Air Missile Components Came Down Intact Inside India - The War Zone #The War Zone
281. Former envoy to US: Netanyahu ‘unwilling to pay the price’ for Saudi normalization - The Times of Israel #The Times of Israel
283. ''Madrassa students our second line of defence:'' Khawaja Asif declares amid standoff with India - Firstpost #Firstpost
284. Pakistan PM calls meeting of body that oversees nuclear arsenal, says Pakistan military - Reuters #Reuters
285. Decade of planning, political resolve gave India combat edge against Pak - Tribune India #Tribune India
287. Pakistan says India fired missiles at 3 air bases inside country. Pakistani retaliation underway - AP News #AP News
289. Trump press secretary caught in another bald-faced lie that even MAGA doesn’t believe - NJ.com #NJ.com
290. US Air Force''s massive 53-aircraft runway exercise ''sends a message you can''t ignore'' to rivals like China - Business Insider #Business Insider
292. US admits its new aid plan would initially only feed 60% of Gaza, as UN rejects proposal - CNN #CNN
297. India launched ‘missile attacks’ on three air bases, claims Pakistan - Hindustan Times #Hindustan Times
299. Donald Trump to announce US recognizes Palestinian state, Gulf diplomatic source claims - The Jerusalem Post #The Jerusalem Post
300. ‘Mindless’ damage: Two convicted of cutting down historic Sycamore Gap tree - Al Jazeera #Al Jazeera