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Macron Condemns Killing of Muslim Worshipper

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron has condemned the killing of a Muslim worshipper at a mosque in southern France.

Trump Rebuke Putin As Kyiv Attack Toll Rises To 12

United States, U.S President, Donald Trump has issued a rare rebuke to Russia for the recent overnight air attack that killed 12 people in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv.

India Closes border with Pakistan after Kashmir Attack

The Foreign Ministry in India has announced that Pakistani nationals will not be allowed to travel to India under the visa exemption program of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, SAARC, and that the main border-crossing linking the two countries will be closed.

Russia – Putin Willing To Discuss Ukraine’s Proposal to Halt Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure

Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said Russia is ready to consider a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a halt to attacks by both sides on each other’s civilian infrastructure, such as energy facilities.

Zelensky And Wife To Attend Popes’ Funeral, Putin to Miss Funeral

Meanwhile, Russia has said its President, Vladimir Putin, will not attend Pope Francis’s funeral.

Holy See Releases Late Popes’ Funeral Arrangement

The Press Office of the Holy See has announced that the funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, 26th April 26, 2025, by 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square.

Ukraine Says Russia Resumed Airstrikes Just Hours after End of Easter Truce

Regional officials in Ukraine say that Russia has resumed air attacks, shortly after the end of a brief Easter Ceasefire.

Blackout at Eiffel Tower in Honor of Late Pope Francis

Meanwhile, to mourn the passing of the pope, the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo has said the Eiffel Tower’s landmark illuminations will be switched off tonight.