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In Pakistan, U.N. starts damage assessment

Among the structures hit in the capital, Muzaffarabad, was Bilal Mosque, where local official Mudasser Farooq said at least one person died.

Pope Francis Dies at 88 on Easter Monday

Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church and the first pontiff from Latin America, passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88.

Bihar Teen Presumed Dead and Cremated Returns Home Alive After Alleged Kidnapping

In a shocking turn of events, a 17-year-old boy who was presumed dead and cremated over a month ago in Bihar's Darbhanga district has returned home alive, triggering both disbelief and a police investigation.

At Least 50 Dead, Hundreds Missing After Boat Catches Fire and Capsizes in DR Congo

The vessel, carrying approximately 400 passengers, had departed from Matankumu port and was en route to Bolomba territory when the fire broke out near Mbandaka, the capital of Equateur Province.

Delhi Government Extends EV Policy by 3 Months Ahead of Policy 2.0 Launch

the Delhi government has extended its current Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy by an additional three months. The extension comes as the city awaits the rollout of the much-anticipated Delhi EV Policy 2.0.

US-China Trade War Escalates: White House Confirms 245% Tariffs on Select Chinese Imports

A detailed breakdown, reported by The New York Times, revealed that Chinese syringes and needles are now the most heavily taxed imports, facing the full 245% tariff. Other highly impacted items include:

Murder Investigation Launched After 21-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed in Walworth

A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old man in Walworth, South London, on the evening of April 14.

Singapore to Hold General Election on May 3; Parliament Dissolved Ahead of First Vote Under PM Lawrence Wong

Singapore will hold its next general election on May 3, with Nomination Day set for April 23, the Elections Department announced on Tuesday.

Teen Killed in Murder-Suicide Involving Girlfriend's Jealous Ex-Marine

A 17-year-old teen, Neo Secaira, was fatally shot in what police say was a tragic murder-suicide driven by jealousy.

New US Immigration Rule Requires All Foreign Nationals to Register or Face Deportation, Fines

In a sweeping overhaul of immigration policy, the White House has implemented a new rule requiring all foreign nationals living in the United States for over 30 days to register with the federal government—or face fines, imprisonment, and deportation.

Sri Lankan Man Found Dead After Flash Flood in Shah Alam

The body of a 27-year-old Sri Lankan man was discovered in Section 25, Shah Alam, following flash floods that struck several parts of Selangor earlier today.

UK Investigates Claims of Virgin Palm Oil Fraud in Green Fuel Production

The UK government has launched an investigation into potential fraud involving hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) diesel, a green fuel marketed as a sustainable alternative to traditional diesel, following alarming claims that it may contain virgin palm oil.

'Surprising' New Case of Mpox Variant Clade lb Detected in England

The clade lb variant has been linked to the global health emergency declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) in August and remains under close observation by public health authorities.

UK Investors Poured Billions into US Stocks Ahead of Trump Tariff Shock

UK investors heavily increased their exposure to U.S. stocks in March, just before President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of sweeping trade tariffs sent markets tumbling, according to new data from funds network Calastone.

Canada population growth in 66 years in 2023

The country added 1.27 million people in 2023, up 3.2% from the previous year - marking the highest growth since 1957.

More than 25,000 now killed in Gaza

As fighting continued, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again rejected creating a Palestinian state.