Rhys Wakefield

Pope Francis, at the age of 88, passed away at 7:35 am, as announced by the Vatican. Cardinal Kevin Farrell confirmed his passing, noting his dedication to the Church and its vulnerable members. The College of Cardinals, consisting of 115 eligible members, will convene in Rome for a secret conclave to elect his successor, following centuries-old traditions.

Legal challenges are mounting against US agencies for terminating international students' SEVIS records, with courts increasingly granting temporary restraining orders. Immigration attorneys are discussing the agencies' attempts to downplay the irreparable harm caused to students.

What a Pope signifies for Catholics is unique. No other religion is led by a figure of such stature. Part of the reason is that the prestige of the church was a result of imperial political strategy

Amidst ongoing conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled a readiness for direct peace talks with Ukraine, a shift welcomed by Washington. This comes after a brief Easter ceasefire, marred by mutual accusations of violations. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, while skeptical, is sending a delegation to London for discussions with Western allies.

The wife of former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash, Pallavi, has been arrested in connection with his murder, following a complaint filed by their son, Kartikesh. Kartikesh suspected his mother and sister's involvement, alleging previous threats from his mother. Pallavi reportedly confessed to the crime, citing domestic violence as the motive.

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LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman believes work-life balance is incompatible with startup success, advocating for a relentless work ethic. He argues that those prioritizing balance are not fully committed to winning, emphasizing the intense demands of the startup environment. Hoffman points to the financial rewards reaped by early LinkedIn employees as justification for his demanding approach.

Amidst escalating trade tensions with the US, fueled by Trump's tariffs, China is seeking new markets, particularly India. Despite past border clashes and investment restrictions, Chinese companies are now showing flexibility, accepting minority stakes and technology transfers to access India's growing market and potentially bypass US tariffs through Indian manufacturing.

Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs, propelled by a strong 114-run opening partnership between Shubman Gill (90) and Sai Sudharsan (52). KKR struggled to chase the 199-run target, managing only 159/8, with Ajinkya Rahane's 50 being the lone bright spot. GT's spinners, led by Rashid Khan, effectively stifled KKR's batting lineup, securing a comfortable victory.