Asia

Who Could Be the Next Pope?

May 9, 2025

Any baptized man can become pope, but traditionally he (and it is always a ‘he’) is elected from the college of Cardinals. This year, possible contenders range from Francis’ liberal-leaning secretary of state, Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, to Cardinal Robert Sarah of Guinea, an ultra-conservative and outspoken critic of Francis. We could also see, for […]

What challenges await the next pope? Chicago Catholics weigh in

May 9, 2025

As 133 Catholic cardinals —including Chicago’s Blase Cupich — enter the Sistine Chapel Wednesday to begin deliberating and electing a new pope, whoever emerges as pontiff from this conclave takes on a job that has changed dramatically in the last 12 years. On top of internal problems like fewer priests and the ongoing fallout of […]

How India’s and Pakistan’s Armed Forces Compare, as Nuclear Fears Grow

May 9, 2025

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Simmering tensions between India and Pakistan are fueling concerns about the potential for a nuclear conflict between the two South Asian nations. Here […]

Pope Francis: Strong Pro-Life Words Against Abortion, Surrogacy, Gender Theory

May 8, 2025

“I ask, is it licit, is it right to eliminate a human life to resolve a problem? It's a human life. That's science. The moral question is whether it is right to take a human life to solve a problem. Indeed, is it right to hire a hitman to solve a problem? Hiring a hitman.” […]

Tensions escalate as Pakistan calls India’s operation ‘an act of war’

May 8, 2025

Tensions escalate as Pakistan calls India's operation 'an act of war' toggle caption M.D. Mughal/AP India hit multiple targets across Pakistan in the most widespread strikes in decades early Wednesday. New Delhi described its operation as a response to a deadly attack in India-administered Kashmir on April 22, when gunmen killed at least 26 tourists […]

Asim Munir: Pakistan army chief’s Kashmir remarks cause anger in India

May 8, 2025

Pakistan army chief's Kashmir remarks cause anger in India 1 day ago Share Save Farhat Javed BBC Urdu, Islamabad Share Save Getty Images An effigy of Gen Asim Munir was burnt at a protest in India last week Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, is not known for seeking the spotlight. Yet in recent weeks, […]

How Pakistan’s military stacks up against India’s

May 8, 2025

India has launched military strikes against Pakistan, putting the two nuclear-armed neighbours on the brink of an all-out war. The flare-up means that two of the region’s largest militaries are again in face-to-face conflict. The stand-off pits India, a global defence giant, against a country that may be much smaller, but is nevertheless heavily militarised […]

India strikes Pakistan over tourist killings, Pakistan says Indian jets downed

May 8, 2025

Summary Companies India says it struck terrorist sites in Pakistan India says it had reports there could be more attacks Pakistan says mosques, civilians hit, vows to respond Heavy cross-border shelling by both sides Reuters Live coverage: MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan/NEW DELHI, May 7 (Reuters) – India attacked Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir on Wednesday and Pakistan said […]

Fed’s Powell Is About to Defy Trump and Hold Rates Steady

May 8, 2025

Another illustration of the fog of the trade war: The Bank of Canada in April abandoned its usual practice of releasing a base-case forecast. Instead, it issued two potential — and very different — scenarios that hinge on how Canada’s tariff dispute with the US turns out. The European Central Bank has continued to cut […]

ESG still in demand despite political backlash, say industry leaders

May 8, 2025

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is far from disappearing, according to Guy Henriques, president of Capital Group’s Europe and Asia client group. Speaking at the Investment Association (IA) Sustainability and Responsible Investment Conference 2025 today (30 April), Henriques acknowledged that ESG funds have faced headwinds. A backlash has occurred influenced by US president Donald […]