The U.S. is cutting $50 million in health aid to Zambia over widespread theft of donated medical supplies, with U.S. officials accusing the government of failing to act despite repeated warnings. An investigation found that over 2,000 pharmacies were selling stolen drugs meant to be distributed for free, including U.S.-donated HIV, malaria, and TB medications. The aid cut, effective January next year, follows years of … Continue reading US cuts aid to Zambia over ‘systematic’ medicine theft

Vladimir Putin led Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow under tight security, using the event to justify the ongoing war in Ukraine as a continuation of WWII’s fight against Nazism. Despite announcing a three-day ceasefire, Ukraine reported thousands of Russian attacks and dismissed the truce as a “theatrical show.” China’s Xi Jinping was the guest of honor among 20+ world leaders, signaling strong Russia-China ties. … Continue reading Putin hosts Victory Day parade with tight security and a short ceasefire

Pakistan launched multiple drone and artillery attacks along India’s western border overnight, intensifying the worst fighting between the two nuclear-armed nations since 1999. The clashes erupted after India struck alleged terrorist camps in Pakistan in retaliation for a deadly attack on Hindu tourists in Kashmir. Nearly 50 people have died in escalating cross-border shelling, drone strikes, and ceasefire violations. India accused Pakistan of targeting cities … Continue reading Pakistan launched multiple attacks along India’s western border, India says

Tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan have escalated sharply, with Pakistan claiming to have killed up to 50 Indian soldiers in response to missile strikes and drone attacks in Kashmir. Both nations accuse each other of targeting civilians and using drones, missiles, and heavy artillery. Pakistan also claims to have downed multiple Indian fighter jets and drones, while India insists its attacks targeted terrorist camps … Continue reading Pakistan claims to have killed 50 Indian soldiers

Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz was the target of a knife-wielding man who attacked her bodyguards in broad daylight near Madrid’s Ateneo Theatre on May 8. Police tasered and arrested the suspect, who had threatened officers and himself before being subdued. Díaz was unharmed and informed later, the U.S. Sun has reported. The incident follows recent political violence in Spain, including the shooting of … Continue reading Spain’s deputy PM attacked by man with two knives

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago-born missionary and former head of the Vatican’s bishop office, has been elected pope—the first American in the Church’s 2,000-year history—taking the name Leo XIV. In his first address from St. Peter’s Basilica, the 69-year-old emphasized peace and missionary work. A former leader in the Augustinian order, Prevost was appointed to a key Vatican role by Pope Francis in 2023, giving … Continue reading Robert Prevost of the United States is named Pope Leo XIV