Pope Francis's death on Easter has reverberated globally, with US Vice-President JD Vance among the last dignitaries to meet him. Vance's visit to the Vatican included a meeting with the Pope, where he expressed concern for his health and exchanged gifts. Following the Pope's passing, both Vance and President Trump issued statements honoring his legacy and contributions.
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At least nine people were injured after a mini truck collided with a pickup van near Multan, while three died in a separate accident involving a motorbike and a truck near Dera Ismail Khan. Furthermore, a tragic bus accident near the Shah Noor Shrine resulted in 25 injuries. Violent crime has also surged in Rawalpindi.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen addressed Greenland's sovereignty during her visit, affirming US territorial annexation is not acceptable. Her trip, aimed at showing solidarity amidst US pressure, follows critiques from US Vice President JD Vance. Highlighting support, Frederiksen's visit underscores Greenland's favor for independence from Denmark, not US control, amidst strained US-Denmark relations.
Tragedy struck a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. A car drove into the crowd. Two people died, including a child. Sixty-eight others were injured. A Saudi Arabian national was arrested at the scene. Authorities are investigating the incident as a terror attack. The city is in shock.
President-elect Trump condemned President Biden for awarding the Presidential Citizens Medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, accusing them of corruption. Cheney and Thompson were recognized for their roles in the Jan. 6 committee investigating the Capitol attack. Trump criticized their investigation and blamed Pelosi for security failures on that day.
President Trump met with Patty Morin, the mother of Rachel Morin, who was murdered by an illegal immigrant. He expressed his support for strict deportation policies. This came as the White House criticized Senator Chris Van Hollen for visiting a deported man in El Salvador, while Morin accused the senator of neglecting her daughter's case.
The Pentagon revealed 2,000 US troops are in Syria, over double the previously reported 900. This undisclosed increase, attributed to temporary rotations, has been in effect for months and is unrelated to the recent fall of the Assad regime or increased ISIS activity, though it aims to counter the group. The move has prompted varied reactions from neighboring countries.
South Sudan’s deputy president Riek Machar has threatened to withdraw from the 2018 peace agreement after President Salva Kiir dismissed multiple officials, including two vice presidents, the health minister, and the spy chief. Machar claims the move violates the power-sharing deal that ended years of civil war. With elections scheduled for 2026, ongoing political tensions and stalled reforms continue to threaten the country’s fragile stability.
US President Donald Trump dismisses four senior officials appointed by his predecessor, indicating over a thousand more terminations to come, aligning with his vision to streamline government operations. Government institutions brace for extensive changes, as Trump aims to reduce civil service and improve efficiency, potentially eliminating entire departments.
The US Department of Education mandates the implementation of Trump-era policies for handling sexual misconduct investigations in schools and universities, following a federal court ruling. Critics argue that these rules, particularly live hearings, may deter victims from reporting assaults, while proponents claim they ensure fair treatment for all students involved.