Nine soldiers are injured in an improvised explosive device explosion in the Shijaiyah neighborhood of Gaza City, Palestine
Nine soldiers are injured in an improvised explosive device explosion in the Shijaiyah neighborhood of Gaza City, Palestine.
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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States is elected pope on the fourth ballot and takes the name Leo XIV. He becomes the first pope from North America and the second from the Americas.
According to Hamas officials, Israeli airstrikes kill at least 92 Palestinians, including women, children, and two journalists, and wound at least 86 others
According to Hamas officials, Israeli airstrikes kill at least 92 Palestinians, including women, children, and two journalists, and wound at least 86 others.
UK and India sign landmark trade deal
UK and India have agreed a bilateral trade deal that eliminates tariffs on 99% of Indian exports to the UK and reduces tariffs on 90% of British exports to India, including whisky, textiles, and aerospace goods.
U.S. president Donald Trump announces that the United States has reached a ceasefire with the Houthis, with Oman as mediator, and will stop its airstrikes,
U.S. president Donald Trump announces that the United States has reached a ceasefire with the Houthis, with Oman as mediator, and will stop its airstrikes, after they agreed to stop disrupting international shipping.
Israel plans indefinite control of over 70% of Gaza Strip
The Israel Security Cabinet confirms plans to maintain control over more than 70% of the Gaza Strip indefinitely, including the relocation of Palestinian civilians southwards.
Israel conducts six airstrikes on Hodeidah Port in Yemen
Six Israeli airstrikes targeted Hodeidah Port in Houthi-controlled Yemen, according to reports, in response to a recent attack near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport.
Houthi missile strikes near Ben Gurion Airport, injuring eight
A ballistic missile launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen struck near Ben Gurion International Airport, injuring eight people and disrupting flights.
U.S. president Donald Trump announces he will introduce 100% tariffs on foreign films brought into the United States
U.S. president Donald Trump announces he will introduce 100% tariffs on foreign films brought into the United States.
In thoroughbred racing, Sovereignty ridden by Junior Alvarado wins the 151st Kentucky Derby in a upset over Journalism ridden by Umberto Rispoli
In thoroughbred racing, Sovereignty ridden by Junior Alvarado wins the 151st Kentucky Derby in a upset over Journalism ridden by Umberto Rispoli.
Singaporeans vote to elect 92 out of 97 members of the Parliament of Singapore across 32 of the 33 constituencies in the general election
Singaporeans vote to elect 92 out of 97 members of the Parliament of Singapore across 32 of the 33 constituencies in the general election.
At least 43 Palestinians are killed, in the early hours of the morning by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, Palestine
At least 43 Palestinians are killed, in the early hours of the morning by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, Palestine.
Waltz and Wong resign after Signalgate scandal
Mike Waltz and Alex Nelson Wong resign as National Security Advisor and Deputy National Security Advisor respectively following the Signalgate scandal. President Trump nominates Waltz to be U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Nigeria fully repays its US$3.4 billion debt to the International Monetary Fund that it borrowed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nigeria fully repays its US$3.4 billion debt to the International Monetary Fund that it borrowed during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is expected to pay some residual honorary charges for special withdrawing rights of US$30 million annually.
United States and Ukraine sign the Ukraine–United States Mineral Resources Agreement to share profits from the future sales of Ukraine's mineral and energy reserves
The United States and Ukraine sign the Ukraine–United States Mineral Resources Agreement to share profits from the future sales of Ukraine's mineral and energy reserves.
Putin declares three-day ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 72-hour ceasefire from May 8 to 10 to mark World War II Victory Day, citing humanitarian grounds. Kyiv rejected the move, demanding an immediate and longer truce.
Germany cuts 2025 growth forecast to zero amid trade tensions
The German government reduced its 2025 economic growth forecast to zero, attributing the downturn to U.S. trade policies. Bundesbank warns of possible slight recession, while industry faces pressure from tariffs and global competition.
WFP reports complete depletion of food stocks in Gaza due to Israeli blockade
The World Food Programme confirmed that all food supplies within Gaza have been exhausted, with aid kitchens expected to run out in days, according to a statement issued on 25 April 2025.
Twelve people are killed and around 90 others, including children, are injured in a Russian KN-23 ballistic missile strike on Kyiv, Ukraine
Twelve people are killed and around 90 others, including children, are injured in a Russian KN-23 ballistic missile strike on Kyiv, Ukraine.
Over 84% of global coral reefs affected by worst bleaching event on record
The International Coral Reef Initiative reports that 84% of the world's coral reefs have been impacted by a global bleaching event since 2023, described as the most intense on record.
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 26 people across Gaza Strip
At least 26 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, with strikes targeting infrastructure and vehicles linked to Hamas.
John Korir wins Boston Marathon in 2:04:45
Kenyan runner John Korir claims victory in the men's elite division of the Boston Marathon, finishing in 2:04:45. He becomes the first brother to win the race alongside his sibling Wesley, who triumphed in 2012.
Three people are killed and ten others are injured, including one critically and four firefighters, in a large house fire in Jamaica Estates, Queens, New York, United States
Three people are killed and ten others are injured, including one critically and four firefighters, in a large house fire in Jamaica Estates, Queens, New York, United States.
US signals readiness to end Ukraine peace efforts within days
The Trump administration has indicated it may abandon diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine within a short timeframe if no progress is made, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.