News for May 11, 2025

Argentina’s Supreme Court found Nazi-era documents and propaganda in its archives and ordered them preserved and examined.

President Donald Trump’s administration is sending the first group of White South Africans granted refugee status to the United States, in a fast-tracked move that has sparked debate with South Africa.

Hamas said it will release Edan Alexander, the last known living U.S. hostage in Gaza, as part of an agreement tied to ceasefire efforts and aid access.

Hamas said it will release Edan Alexander, the last living U.S. citizen held hostage since the Oct. 7 attack, as talks continue over a ceasefire and more hostage releases.

The White House is discussing whether to accept a luxury jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One, a move that has sparked legal and ethical concerns.

Cardinal Blase Cupich said Pope Leo XIV is likely to speak out on major global issues such as immigration and climate change, including matters that affect the future of humanity.

Zelensky said he is ready to meet Putin in Turkey, after Trump pushed Ukraine to hold direct talks with Russia.

India said its military strikes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir killed more than 100 militants, but a U.S.-backed ceasefire with Pakistan quickly came under strain after fresh clashes in Kashmir.

Top U.S. officials said the United States and China made “substantial progress” in trade talks, and President Donald Trump was briefed on a possible deal, but no details were released yet.

Pope Leo XIV was elected quickly after a short conclave, showing strong unity inside the Vatican around a path that continues Pope Francis’ legacy.

Trump praised “friendly, constructive” trade talks with China after US and Chinese officials said they made progress on easing their tariff fight.