Swedish PM Stefan Lofven Steps Down After Losing A No-Confidence Vote

Kjell Stefan Löfven, Swedish prime minister has stepped down from his post a week after losing a no-confidence vote after the Left Party withdrew their support for the government, and he has therefore announced that he would request the current Speaker of the Riksdag, Andreas Norlén, to dismiss the current government and initiate a new one, although, he remains as caretaker Prime Minister.

G7 Hopes To Stop Future Pandemics By Signing The Global Health Declaration Deal

G7 leaders will sign an agreement that is aimed at preventing another pandemic like Covid-19 from happening again. The group who is meeting face to face for the first time since 2019, at a beachside venue in Cornwall, southwest England, after the coronavirus led to the cancellation of last year's summit, consisting of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, joined by leaders of Australia, South Africa and South Korea, along with India taking part remotely.

Prince Philip Demise: President Buhari Condoles With The Queen’s Family

President Muhammadu Buhari while still in London United Kingdom (UK) has condoled with the family of Queen Elizabeth II over the demise of her husband, Prince Philip.

Amina Mohammed Reappointed UN Deputy Secretary-General For A Second Term

The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres has re-appointed Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed to serve as Deputy Secretary-general for a second term. Speaking with journalists after taking the oath of office for a second term on Friday after the UN General Assembly re-appointed him, Guterres said he had extended an offer to Mohammed to continue in office.

Pope Celebrates ‘Divine Mercy’ Mass With Prisoners, Refugees and Health Workers

Pope Francis made a rare Sunday outing from Vatican grounds to celebrate a mass on “divine mercy” with prisoners, refugees, and health workers. The mass was held in a church just off St Peter’s Square, in front of a reduced congregation of about 80 people, in line with coronavirus restrictions. Among them, there were inmates of two Roman prisons and one youth detention center; refugees from Syria, Nigeria, and Egypt; and nursing staff from a nearby hospital. In his homily, the leader of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics stressed the importance for Christians of serving others.

BREAKING: Prince Philip, Husband of Queen Elizabeth II Dies At 99

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and husband of Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 99. His death was announced via a statement shared early Friday to the official website of the Royal Family. “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,” the statement from Buckingham Palace said. “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”