International

Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Elected Next Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV

In a historic moment for the Roman Catholic Church, American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th pope on May 8, 2025. Taking the name Pope Leo XIV, he emerged as the first pontiff from the United States,...

Friedrich Merz Becomes Chancellor After Overcoming Historic Vote Setback

Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has officially been sworn in as Germany's new chancellor, marking the culmination of a dramatic political struggle. Despite an initial failure to secure enough votes in the Bundestag, Merz successfully won...

India and U.K. Seal Historic Free Trade Agreement

On May 6, 2025, India and the United Kingdom concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) described by both governments as a “historic milestone.” This comprehensive and mutually beneficial trade pact aims to enhance economic cooperation, eliminate trade barriers, and...

Yemen Appoints Finance Minister Salem Bin Braik as New Prime Minister

In a significant political development, Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) appointed Salem Saleh Bin Braik, the country’s long-serving Finance Minister, as the new Prime Minister on May 5, 2025. This decision follows the sudden resignation of Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak,...

India-Italy Strategic Plan 2025–29 Gains Momentum at ADB Summit

At the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) held in Milan, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with her Italian counterpart Giancarlo Giorgetti to bolster bilateral economic ties and explore multilateral cooperation in areas such as green...

Lawrence Wong Leads PAP to Resounding Victory in Singapore General Election 2025

In a historic electoral outcome held on May 3, 2025, Singapore's ruling party, the People’s Action Party (PAP), led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, secured a decisive victory by winning 87 out of 97 parliamentary seats. This election marked PM...

Anthony Albanese Re-elected As Australian PM in Landslide Victory

In a remarkable political turnaround, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has led the Labor Party to a landslide victory, defying expectations and securing a second consecutive term in office. This win, seen as a rejection of the conservative Liberal-National Coalition...

FAO Launches AIM4NatuRe to Boost Global Ecosystem Monitoring

In a major global step towards ecosystem restoration, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has launched a new initiative — Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Nature Restoration (AIM4NatuRe). Backed by the United Kingdom with a funding of...

Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s Historic Return as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the first woman to ever lead Trinidad and Tobago, has emerged victorious in the recent general elections, securing the position of Prime Minister once again. Her win represents a major shift in the Caribbean nation’s political dynamics, as...

“Victory of Faith”: Vietnam Marks 50 Years Since the End of the Vietnam War

Vietnam celebrated the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, which marked the official end of the Vietnam War on April 30, 1975. Known in Vietnam as the “Day of Southern Liberation for National Reunification,” this anniversary is of deep...