Pope Francis will meet with the leaders of the United States, Ukraine, France and India on the sidelines of the Group of 7 (G7) summit in Italy's Borgo Egnazia, the Vatican said on Thursday.
Francis, who in January warned against the "perverse" dangers of artificial intelligence, is due to take part in leaders' talks on the new technology on Friday.
He is the first pope to take part in G7 discussions.
Israeli attacks kill 23 people in Gaza, ceasefire hopes dim
Israeli forces stepped up bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Sunday killing at least 23 people, Palestinian medics said, with over half the deaths in northern areas where the army has waged a month-long campaign it says is to prevent Hamas from regrouping.
Lahore air pollution hits historic high, shutting schools
Unprecedented air pollution levels in Pakistan's second-largest city of Lahore prompted authorities to take emergency measures on Sunday, including issuing work-from-home mandates and closing primary schools.
Serbia investigates deadly roof collapse at Novi Sad train station
Serbia has launched a comprehensive investigation following a tragic roof collapse at the Novi Sad railway station, which resulted in the deaths of 14 people, including two children, and left three others injured.
New leader announced for UK Conservative party
Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party, Britain's main opposition party.
The number of vehicles in Dubai during daytime hours has reached 3.5 million, with a 10 per cent increase in registered vehicles over the past two years, compared to a global average of 2–4 per cent, according to Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan marked Flag Day by raising the national flag at Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi, symbolising the pride, unity, and sense of belonging that the flag represents.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai has reviewed Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) plans to expand the Dubai Tram network with trackless trams at eight locations across Dubai.
