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India, Pakistan report no fighting overnight amid ceasefire
Senior military officials from India and Pakistan are scheduled to speak later Monday to assess if ceasefire was holding as no shootings or engagement were reported overnight.
Hamas says last living American hostage in Gaza will be released in truce efforts
Hamas says Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire.
US makes ‘substantial progress’ in China tariff talks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says
U.S. and China wrapped trade talks in Geneva with “substantial progress,” per Treasury Sec. Bessent, though key issues remain and China warns against coercion.
Trump reportedly set to accept jet from Qatar’s ruling family for possible use as Air Force One
The gift is expected to be announced when Trump visits Qatar as part of a trip that also includes stops in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Ukrainian president welcomes Russian overtures, but says ceasefire must come before peace talks
Zelenskyy welcomes Russia's peace talk offer but demands a full ceasefire first as Putin rejects preconditions and proposes talks in Istanbul on May 16
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and offers a Happy Mother’s Day
Pope Leo XIV, in his first Sunday blessing, called for peace in Ukraine and an immediate Gaza ceasefire, urging an end to war and unity in the Catholic Church.
Iran and the US conclude a 4th round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program in Oman
The U.S. and Iran held a fourth round of nuclear talks in Oman ahead of Trump’s Mideast trip, with both sides reporting progress but remaining divided on uranium enrichment.
India and Pakistan ceasefire shaken by overnight border fighting in disputed Kashmir region
A ceasefire between India and Pakistan was shaken by overnight fighting in Kashmir, as both sides reported shelling and accused each other of violating the truce.
Ukraine and allies urge Putin to commit to a 30-day ceasefire or face new sanctions
Leaders from four major European countries threatened to ratchet up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin if he does not accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
Israeli airstrikes kill 23 in Gaza as outcry over aid blockade grows
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 23 Palestinians in Gaza, including three children and their parents whose tent was bombed in Gaza City, health officials said.
Canadians could stay visa-free longer in U.S. under proposed bill
Canadian snowbirds could stay longer in the United States without a visa if a bill recently proposed in the U.S. House of Representatives becomes law.
World watching as tariff talks begin between U.S. and Chinese officials in Geneva
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer have begun meetings in Geneva with a Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier He Lifeng.
An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude has been reported in Tennessee and was felt in Atlanta
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Greenback, Tennessee, Saturday morning, shaking parts of Georgia and North Carolina, according to the USGS.
At least 20 people killed in Sudan after a suspected drone strike hits a prison
At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured after a suspected drone strike hit a prison in Sudan's North Kordofan region, according to officials.
At least seven people die as heavy rains leave waist-high floodwaters in Somalia’s capital
At least seven died and major roads were damaged after heavy rains caused severe flooding in Mogadishu, with rescue efforts ongoing and more flash floods possible.