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Philippines, US launch joint military drills in 'full-scale battle scene' 21 Apr 2025 - 08:22 pm
(From left) Philippines Major General Francisco Lorenzo, Philippines exercise director, Philippines military chief General Romeo Brawner, Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs US Ambassador to the Philippines Marykay Carlson, US marines Lieutenant General James Glynn, commander of the US marines Pacific and Philippines air force Major general Llewillyn Banaag link arms during the opening ceremony of the annual US-Philippines Balikatan joint military exercise at camp Aguinaldo in Manila on April 21, 2025. (Photo by Ted Aljibe / AFP)
Ukrainians disappointed by Easter truce 21 Apr 2025 - 07:27 pm
An Ukrainian serviceman holds his toodler and a basket with traditional Easter cakes and eggs during Easter service outside the Church of Ivan the Theologian, in Kharkiv, on April 20, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Ivan SAMOILOV / AFP)
Mexico says no deal yet with Trump on auto, steel tariffs 21 Apr 2025 - 06:46 pm
This aerial view shows container cranes amid the clouds at the Port of Ensenada in Baja California state, Mexico on April 11, 2025. (Photo by Guillermo Arias / AFP)
Cambodia, Malaysia vow to strengthen military cooperation, partnership 21 Apr 2025 - 06:30 pm
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US VP Vance meets Indian PM Modi for tough talks on trade 21 Apr 2025 - 06:23 pm
In this handout photograph taken on April 21, 2025 and released by the Indian Press Information Bureau (PIB), India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) speaks with US Vice President JD Vance, during their meeting in New Delhi. (Photo by PIB / AFP)
Davos meet founder Klaus Schwab steps down from WEF board 21 Apr 2025 - 04:37 pm
World Economic Forum founder and chairman Klaus Schwab attends a session during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 21, 2025. Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP
S.Korean ministers to hold trade talks in US this week 21 Apr 2025 - 03:12 pm
A man runs with a trolley at the Dongmyo Flea Market in Seoul on April 15, 2025. (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP)
Spain declares three days of mourning for Pope Francis 21 Apr 2025 - 02:36 pm
Pope Francis gestures as he departs the Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral following his meeting with bishops, priests, missionaries, consecrates persons and pastoral workers in Ulaanbaatar on September 2, 2023. Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP
Himalayan snow at 23-year low, threatening 2 billion people: report 21 Apr 2025 - 01:56 pm
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Eiffel Tower to go dark on Monday night after Pope Francis's death 21 Apr 2025 - 01:05 pm
Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the popemobile after the Easter mass, at St Peter's square in the Vatican on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP)
Gunmen attack Chinese-owned power plant site in Chile 21 Apr 2025 - 01:02 pm
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What happens after the pope dies? 21 Apr 2025 - 12:30 pm
A seagull flies in front of the central loggia at St Peter's square following the death of Pope Francis in the Vatican on April 21, 2025. (Photo by Andreas Solaro / AFP)
Russia resumes attacks on Ukraine after Easter truce 21 Apr 2025 - 12:18 pm
This photograph shows a residential building, heavily damaged by air attacks in Kostyantynivka, in the eastern Donetsk region, on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Roman Pilipey / AFP)
Francis: radical leader who broke the papal mould 21 Apr 2025 - 11:36 am
(Files) Pope Francis participates in the Italian conference of the general State on Natality, in Rome on May 10, 2024. (Photo by Andreas Solaro / AFP)
Pope Francis dies aged 88 21 Apr 2025 - 11:08 am
Pope Francis stands on the main balcony of St. Peter's basilica during the Urbi et Orbi message and blessing to the city and the world as part of Easter celebrations, at St Peter's square in the Vatican on April 20, 2025. Photo by Tiziana Fabi / AFP.
US Vice President JD Vance in India for tough talks on trade 21 Apr 2025 - 08:17 am
US Vice President JD Vance (C) inspects a guard of honour upon his arrival at the airport in New Delhi on April 21, 2025. (Photo by Kenny HOLSTON / POOL / AFP)
Afro-Brazilian carnival celebrates cultural kinship in Lagos 20 Apr 2025 - 11:58 pm
Participants parade during the Lagos Fanti Carnival, in Lagos on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Toyin Adedokun / AFP)
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Easter truce 20 Apr 2025 - 11:40 pm
This photograph shows a residential building, heavily damaged by air attacks in Kostyantynivka, in the eastern Donetsk region, on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Roman Pilipey / AFP)