2 h. ago Pope Francis’ death mourned globally by Russia’s Putin, UK’s King Charles, France’s Macron

World leaders praised Pope Francis for his compassion, peace efforts, and interfaith dialogue, leaving a legacy of justice and humility.

Politics

6 h. ago Oldest active Nasa astronaut turns 70 after 220 days in space

Don Pettit returned to Earth on Sunday, the day of his milestone birthday, in a Soyuz capsule with two Russian cosmonauts.

Technology

7 h. ago Philippines, US launch ‘full battle’ Balikatan drills, some near Taiwan

About 17,000 troops will take part in the joint exercises, which include a combined air and missile defence simulation for the first time.

Events

22 h. ago 15 Gaza paramedics were shot and killed in ‘misunderstanding’, Israel finds

Israeli troops opened fire on a convoy of ambulances and a UN car because an officer felt they were a threat, the investigation found.

Politics

31 h. ago China's coal imports from Russia rise 6% in March, Indonesia slides

China's coal imports from Russia rise 6% in March, Indonesia slides  Reuters

Politics

35 h. ago Chinese fighters in Ukraine and the global pipeline feeding Russia’s war machine

Recruitment videos in Mandarin promise high pay and heroism, as Moscow’s desperate need for manpower fuels a global marketplace of fighters.

Events

36 h. ago North Korea’s deepening military alliance with Russia should worry China

While China presents a united front with North Korea and Russia, the latter two growing closer puts Beijing’s own interests and influence at risk.

Events

46 h. ago Ukraine repels Russian attack as Putin declares Easter ceasefire

President Volodymyr Zelensky said air defence units were repelling an attack by Russian drones on Saturday.

Events

46 h. ago Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking Easter truce with continued assaults

President Zelensky said there had been 59 cases of shelling and five assaults by Russian units just hours after the order came into effect.

Events

51 h. ago How China is filling a weapons supply gap in Africa’s Sahel left by France and Russia

Beijing is expanding its military footprint in the region with rapid deliveries of affordable equipment.

Events

51 h. ago How China is filling a weapons supply gap in Africa left by France and Russia

How China is filling a weapons supply gap in Africa left by France and Russia  South China Morning Post

Events

52 h. ago Zelensky Sanctions Chinese Companies After Accusing Beijing of Supplying Arms to Russia

Zelensky Sanctions Chinese Companies After Accusing Beijing of Supplying Arms to Russia  MSN

Politics

68 h. ago Ukraine bans Chinese firms accused of helping Russia make missiles

Kyiv says the three companies are involved in production of the advanced Iskander missiles, which have been widely used in the conflict.

Events

69 h. ago Is China Supplying Weapons To Russia Amid War With Ukraine? Beijing Clarifies

Is China Supplying Weapons To Russia Amid War With Ukraine? Beijing Clarifies  Zee News

Events

69 h. ago Ukraine sanctions 3 Chinese companies as tensions between Kyiv and Beijing rise

Ukraine sanctions 3 Chinese companies as tensions between Kyiv and Beijing rise  NPR

Events

69 h. ago Beijing rejects Zelensky’s claim of Chinese weapons supplies to Russia as ‘baseless political manipulation’

Beijing rejects Zelensky’s claim of Chinese weapons supplies to Russia as ‘baseless political manipulation’  Meduza

Politics

3 d. ago China denies Zelenskyy’s charge that it provides Russia with weapons

China denies Zelenskyy’s charge that it provides Russia with weapons  politico.eu

Events

3 d. ago Beijing reacts to Zelenskyy's accusations on arms transfers to Russia

Beijing reacts to Zelenskyy's accusations on arms transfers to Russia  MSN

Politics

3 d. ago Ukraine hits Chinese firms with sanctions after accusing Beijing of arming Russia

Ukraine hits Chinese firms with sanctions after accusing Beijing of arming Russia  Reuters

Events

3 d. ago Beijing rejects Zelensky’s accusations of Chinese weapon deliveries to Russia

Beijing rejects Zelensky’s accusations of Chinese weapon deliveries to Russia  Новая газета Европа

Events