Vatican City: Hopes for a new Pope were dashed on the first day of the papal conclave, as black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney signaled that no candidate secured the required two-thirds majority. At around 9 AM local time, crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square watched as the smoke billowed into the sky Read More…
Vatican City— The sacred and secretive process to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church has officially begun today as 133 cardinal electors gather inside the iconic Sistine Chapel. The conclave follows the death of Pope Francis, marking the beginning of a historic transition for over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide. The proceedings were Read More…
Vatican City – The world is watching as the Vatican prepares to begin the sacred and secretive conclave tomorrow to elect the next Pope, following the death of Pope Francis. Cardinals from across the globe have gathered for this historic moment, with 133 eligible electors now present in Vatican City. The final pre-conclave general meeting Read More…
Washington: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 100% import tariff on all foreign-produced films, blaming international incentives and unfair competition for the rapid decline of America’s film industry. Declaring the move as essential to protecting national interests, Trump said he has authorized the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to Read More…
New Delhi: In a major diplomatic fallout following the Pahalgam terror attack, several leading European airlines have begun rerouting their flights to avoid Pakistani airspace. Carriers including Lufthansa, British Airways, Swiss, Air France, ITA Airways (Italy), and LOT Polish Airlines have, for the past two days, been operating via alternate routes—delivering a significant financial setback Read More…
In a bold realignment of its global supply chain, Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the majority of iPhones sold in the United States during the June quarter will be made in India — a move designed to counter rising tariff pressures tied to U.S.-China trade tensions. Speaking during the company’s second-quarter earnings call, Read More…
Apple Inc. has unveiled plans to relocate the assembly of all iPhones for the U.S. market from China to India by 2026, in a bold move to mitigate risks linked to the ongoing U.S.-China trade war. The company’s decision comes as the trade conflict intensifies, with steep tariffs being imposed on Chinese imports. Currently, around Read More…
Vatican City: A sea of mourners has gathered at St. Peter’s Square as the funeral ceremony for Pope Francis is underway. More than 200,000 people from around the world have come together to pay their final respects to the beloved spiritual leader. The funeral, steeped in tradition and solemnity, is being led by top cardinals Read More…
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has made it clear that he will not intervene in the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan. His remarks come in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, which has sharply intensified tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. “I have a very close relationship with India, and I am also Read More…
Vatican City: The Vatican has confirmed that the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, will be held on Saturday, April 26, with ceremonies beginning at 1:30 PM IST. Honoring his final wish, the Holy Father will be laid to rest at the St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome—one of the city’s most Read More…