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Conclave to elect new pope to begin May 7 as cardinals build consensus

The cardinals set the date after arriving for the first day of informal meetings following Pope Francis' funeral Saturday

Are robots going to replace human surgeons soon? Here's what Musk predicts

Medtronic, an Ireland-based healthcare company that develops medical technology, recently experimented with its Hugo robot, which assisted in performing 137 real surgeries

Retailers warn of empty shelves as US-China trade war disrupts shipments

Many logistics firms are storing goods in warehousing or rerouting through Canada to wait out the tariff war

UN court opens hearings on Israel's responsibility for Gaza aid access

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar called the hearings part of a systematic persecution and delegitimisation of his country

Vancouver car ramming attack: Suspect charged with eight counts of murder

The suspect, identified as Kai-Ji Adam, was caught by bystanders and handed over to the police. Investigators have noted that the suspect had a history of mental health issues

Ignored warnings, missed signals: What led to Washington midair collision

Pilot error, ignored warnings, and communication failures blamed for the deadly mid-air collision over Washington that killed 67, indicates an investigation

Russian Prez Putin thanks North Korea for sending troops to fight Ukraine

Putin hailed the heroism and dedication of the North Korean fighters, who he said shoulder to shoulder with Russian fighters, defended our Motherland as their own

US airstrike on Yemen prison kills at least 68 migrants, say Houthi rebels

The strike in Yemen's Saada governorate, a stronghold for the Houthis, is the latest incident in the country's decadelong war to kill African migrants from Ethiopia

Asia weighs growing nuclear ambitions as US defence commitments waver

In 2025, a new atomic arms race is stirring, this time not provoked by Russia, China or North Korea but instead by President Donald Trump's trade war

Why did China declare sovereignty over a disputed reef in South China Sea?

This development comes at a time when Philippine and US troops are conducting their annual military exercises, which include preparation for potential South China Sea conflicts

TikTok to enter online shopping business in Japan to expand outside US

TikTok is trying to grow its business outside the US, where it is still waiting for a final deal that will allow it to continue operating

Slumping approvals, Americans divided: Trump's 100 days in office

American disapproval stems from the Trump administration's tariff hikes, federal agency job and funding cuts, and overuse of executive orders for major policy decisions

Will AI help Denmark avoid its Nokia moment as Ozempic boom starts fading?

Designed specifically for big AI projects, Gefion - named after the Norse goddess of fertility - was funded to the tune of $87 million by Novo's nonprofit foundation, in partnership with Nvidia Corp

China backs Pakistan, calls for 'swift, fair' probe into Pahalgam attack

China has reiterated its strong support for Pakistan in 'defending its sovereignty and security interests' amid heightened tensions with India after Pahalgam terror attack

Feeling unwelcome: Why I'm thinking twice about travelling to Trump's USA

Going through the US border was already an intimidating experience, and now it has gotten terrifying

N Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia for first time amid Ukraine war

North Korea's Central Military Commission said the decision to join the war was in line with the two countries' mutual defence treaty sealed last year

Nations forced to choose sides as US-China economic tensions intensify

As Trump's trade war locks the world's two largest economies on a collision course, America's unnerved allies and partners are cosying up with China

Blast at Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port kills 40, Khamenei calls for probe

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, called for a thorough investigation, urging security and judicial officials to identify any negligence

Canada goes to the polls today: Who will be the next Prime Minister?

Around 28 million registered Canadians will cast their ballots across 343 districts as the country goes to the polls after Justin Trudeau resigned from the prime ministerial position last month

Mega buyouts can support, not hinder Japan Inc's reform despite Toyota deal

Toyota Industries said this weekend there was at this moment no buyout proposal by the Toyota group or the family, adding it has received various proposals