José Mujica, former president of Uruguay and one-time guerrilla fighter, has died at the age of 89. The Uruguayan government announced his passing.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been elected mayor of his home city, Davao, despite being detained by the International Criminal Court on charges related to his anti-drug campaign. Official results were released Tuesday, and the election was monitored by both local and international observers.
President Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia, marking the start of a four-day visit to several Gulf countries. The trip, which also includes stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, is his first major overseas journey of his second term. Trump has indicated an intention to pursue agreements worth over $1 trillion during this tour.
Gaza photojournalist Hassan Aslih was killed in an Israeli air strike while he was being treated at Nasser Hospital for injuries sustained in a previous attack, according to medical sources.
Pope Leo XIV, in his first public addresses, has emphasized the importance of peace and interfaith dialogue, echoing the approach of his predecessor, Pope Francis. Experts believe his background equips him to build bridges among different faiths amid ongoing global conflicts.
Researchers in Germany have found experimental evidence for a superconducting gap in hydrogen sulphide compounds under high pressure, confirming that electron pairing in these materials is mediated by phonons. This discovery strengthens the understanding of high-temperature superconductivity in hydrides and could influence the future development of superconducting materials.
Global stock markets have rallied after the United States and China agreed to a 90-day pause in their ongoing trade war, following talks in Geneva. Investors responded positively to the news, with European markets opening the week with strong gains.
Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American believed to be the last living US national held captive in Gaza, is expected to be released by Hamas. Alexander was taken hostage during the 7 October attacks. Meanwhile, a new report highlights that Gaza is at critical risk of famine, with half a million people facing starvation.
Poland has ordered the closure of the Russian consulate in Krakow after authorities accused Russia of orchestrating a fire that destroyed a Warsaw shopping center in 2023. The move was announced by Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski, who cited the incident as an act of hostile Russian activity on Polish soil.
India and Pakistan experienced their most intense military confrontation in decades, involving four days of escalating conflict with fighter jets, missiles, and explosive-laden drones. The hostilities ended suddenly following a series of diplomatic efforts and urgent communications, resulting in an uneasy ceasefire.