Trump’s Middle East trip: President visits UAE
President Donald Trump has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for the final leg of his Middle East trip. At 10:30 a.m., Trump will participate in a United Arab Emirates state visit. So far, the Trump administration has reported the trip has yielded a major diplomatic breakthrough with Syria and deals for United States firms.
Trump arrives in Middle East; stocks surge after tariff pause
President Donald Trump arrived Tuesday morning in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is his first stop of a four-day trip that will include visits to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The trip is also the first major overseas tour since Trump returned to the White House. The visit is largely expected to focus on business deals with the oil-rich region. In addition, U.S. stocks have surged after Trump’s top trade officials brokered a de-escalation in trade tensions with China over the weekend, dropping tariffs to much lower levels.
U.S. and China economic talks; India, Pakistan ceasefire deal
Officials from the United States and China began trade-related talks Saturday, marking the first face-to-face conversations since President Donald Trump placed new tariffs of 145% on Chinese goods. In other news, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire the same day after U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades.
Trump's U.K. trade deal, China tariffs, immigration and more
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a White House press briefing at 1 p.m. on Friday. Leavitt gave the latest updates from the Trump administration and discussed topics including the president's upcoming planned travel to the Middle East, a new trade agreement with the U.K., continued tariff discussions with China and a new deal offered to undocumented immigrants to self-deport for $1,000 plus paid travel fees.
Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
New pope elected: First American pope greets crowd
The papal conclave has ended with white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been named the bishop of Rome and will take the name Pope Leo the XIV. He was elected during the third round of voting among the College of Cardinals. Pope Leo greeted the crowd on Thursday afternoon, his face painted with obvious emotion as he spoke to millions of people across the world.
New pope announced: Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV
The College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost to become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. He'll take the name Pope Leo XIV. The news came just over an hour after white smoke finally billowed from the Sistine Chapel late Thursday afternoon, signaling to the world that the papal conclave had chosen a successor to Pope Francis, who died last month. The papal conclave began Wednesday afternoon and lasted 25 hours, 37 minutes and 58 seconds.
New pope elected: White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel
Habemus Papam: "We have a pope." White smoke finally billowed from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday afternoon, signaling to the world that the papal conclave has chosen a new pope to succeed Pope Francis, who died last month. The College of Cardinals is expected to shortly reveal the name of the person who will become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church and he'll make his first appearance on the balcony of St. Peter's. The election came one day after the papal conclave began on May 7.
President Trump announces U.K. 'major trade deal'
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a trade deal between the United States and Britain, the first announced since his sweeping tariffs were implemented. Trump said on Truth Social that the deal will be a "full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come." The deal affirms that "reciprocity and fairness is a vital principle of international trade," Trump said from the Oval Office. It increases access for U.S. beef, ethanol, and other agricultural products, Trump added. It also fast tracks American goods through the U.K.’s customs process, Trump said. He cautioned that final details will come in the "coming weeks."
U.K. trade deal: PM Keir Starmer speaks with President Trump
President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a trade deal between the United States and Britain on Thursday at the Oval Office. The trade deal is the first announced since his sweeping tariffs were implemented. Trump said the deal will be a "full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come."
President Trump set to announced major trade deal
President Donald Trump is expected to make a massive trade deal announcement with the United Kingdom on Thursday at the White House. Trump said the deal will be a "full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come." This would be the first trade deal announced since Trump's sweeping tariffs were implemented.
Disney Abu Dhabi announced as company's first Middle East theme park destination
The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to build a new Disneyland theme park resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, marking Disney’s seventh resort and its first in the Middle East.
Thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis
The world is saying goodbye to Pope Francis, five days after the pontiff died at 88 years old following a stroke. The funeral for Francis took place Saturday morning, with many world leaders and some 200,000 people attending. Following the funeral service, Francis’ body will be entombed at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major. After a period of mourning, cardinals will gather to elect the next pope.
Pope Francis funeral: Church leader laid to rest in Vatican City
A funeral for Pope Francis was held Saturday morning in Vatican City. His final resting place was at Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as Saint Mary Major. The pope is breaking with tradition and is the first pope in more than a century to not be buried beneath St Peter’s Basilica. More than 250,000 people attended the hours-long ceremony. The pope died on Monday, April 21, 2025. The former leader of the Catholic Church died of a stroke and cardiac arrest, according to the Vatican. His final public appearance was on Easter Sunday, when he provided blessings to crowds of faithful.
Pope Francis' funeral: Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re delivers eulogy
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered Saturday for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square. World leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell in a funeral Saturday reflecting Francis’ priorities as pope and wishes as pastor. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re delivered the eulogy Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. Francis was remembered as a "pope among the people, with an open heart towards everyone."
Pope Francis' funeral kicks off in Vatican City
Pope Francis has arrived at Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as Saint Mary Major, which will be his final resting place. The pope is breaking with tradition and is the first pope in more than a century to not be buried beneath St Peter’s Basilica. The pope died on Monday, April 21, 2025. The former leader of the Catholic Church died of a stroke and cardiac arrest, according to the Vatican. His final public appearance was on Easter Sunday, when he provided blessings to crowds of faithful.
FULL: Pope Francis funeral in Vatican City
A funeral for Pope Francis was held Saturday morning in Vatican City. His final resting place was at Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as Saint Mary Major. The pope is breaking with tradition and is the first pope in more than a century to not be buried beneath St Peter’s Basilica. More than 250,000 people attended the hours-long ceremony. The pope died on Monday, April 21, 2025. The former leader of the Catholic Church died of a stroke and cardiac arrest, according to the Vatican. His final public appearance was on Easter Sunday, when he provided blessings to crowds of faithful.
Dozens killed in nightclub roof collapse including singer with ties to Orlando
A roof collapse at a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, killed dozens, including singer Rubby Pérez and former MLB players.
Car shoppers rush to buy before May tariffs deadline on imported auto parts
A car dealership in DeLand is reporting a spike in people car shopping, as they look to purchase before any tariff-induced price hikes. This comes as the value of pre-owned vehicles is also spiking.
These hurricane names are being retired after devastating 2024 season
The World Meteorological Organization Hurricane Committee has retired the names Beryl, Helene, John, and Milton due to their destruction in 2024.