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The people of 11 May
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Pope Leo XIV
Head of the Catholic Church since 2025
In his first Sunday address, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, the release of all war prisoners and the return of abducted Ukrainian children to their families, an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages and the allowance of humanitarian aid in Gaza, as well as a permanent ceasefire to the India–Pakistan conflict.
World · 11 May
Vladimir Putin
Leader of Russia since 1999
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes holding direct negotiations in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 15 after the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Poland threatened further sanctions if it does not agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire beginning on May 12.
Conflict · 11 May
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine since 2019
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on Russia to confirm an unconditional ceasefire before any direct negotiations between the two nations.
Conflict · 11 May
Edan Alexander
American-Israeli former hostage in Gaza
Hamas agrees to release Edan Alexander, a dual American-Israeli citizen hostage, tomorrow.
Conflict · 11 May
Edi Rama
Prime Minister of Albania since 2013
Albanians vote to elect the 140 members of the Parliament, as Prime Minister Edi Rama seeks reelection for a fourth term.
Politics · 11 May
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