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India closed its airspace to Pakistani airplanes following Pakistan’s ban on Indian planes from their airspace. The conflict escalates between the two nations, each accusing the other over a deadly attack in Kashmir. Both countries have exchanged gunfire and diplomatic measures, including border closures.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un issued a directive to accelerate the nuclear armament of the navy, following a weapons test of the Choe Hyon destroyer, according to state media KCNA.

The Vatican has set May 7, 2025, as the start date for the conclave to elect a new pope. Following Pope Francis’ death, 135 cardinals will gather in Vatican City to select the Church’s next leader through a secretive voting process.

Pope Francis’ coffin was transported from the Vatican to St. Mary Major Basilica on Saturday following his funeral at St. Peter’s Square. Thousands lined the streets as the coffin made its way to its final resting place. The Pope passed away due to a stroke and heart failure after a recent battle with pneumonia.

Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday in Vatican City, as 250,000 mourners and over 50 world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, gathered at St. Peter’s Square to pay tribute to the Catholic Church’s first Latin American pontiff.

A massive explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee port killed four and injured over 500. Authorities are investigating the cause, with initial reports suggesting negligence in handling flammable materials.

Pope Francis, known for his inclusive approach toward gay and divorced Catholics, was honored for his belief that the Church should be open to everyone, as Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re stated during his funeral homily.

A United Nations report has disclosed the global expansion of scam operations run by transnational organized crime groups from East and Southeast Asia. These scams, which have defrauded victims out of billions, are adapting to intensified crackdowns by broadening their reach beyond the region.