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At least 140 Palestinians were killed within 24 hours in Gaza, marking one of the deadliest surges in violence since the breakdown of ceasefire negotiations in March. Palestinian health officials report that more than…
A Russian drone strike hit a civilian bus in the city of Bilopillia, in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, killing at least nine people and injuring seven others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack happened…
Just one week after becoming Pope, Pope Leo XIV gave his first speech to ambassadors from around the world on Friday. Speaking to the Diplomatic Corps at the Vatican, he asked world leaders to work together for peace,…
A total of 833 Police officers including 205 females, on Friday, May 16, completed the second intake of the Basic Police Special Forces Course at the Counter-Terrorism Training Centre (CTTC), Mayange, Bugesera…
The wildfire season in Canada has started with a tragic loss in Manitoba. A wildfire in the small town of Lac du Bonnet claimed the lives of two people. They were trapped by the fire, unable to escape before rescuers…
During a visit to Doha, US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has “sort of” agreed to the terms of a potential deal regarding its nuclear program’s future. “I want them to succeed. I want them to end up being a…
A 23-year-old Mexican beauty influencer, Valeria Marquez, was tragically shot and killed while live streaming on TikTok, the Jalisco state prosecutor's office reported. The incident occurred in Marquez’s beauty salon…
May 15 marks the International Day of Families, it was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993 to raise awareness of issues relating to families and to promote actions that strengthen family bonds…
Shakilla Umutoni presented her Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco, as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Rwanda to the Kingdom of Morocco. The ceremony took place at the…
Pope Leo XIV’s official coat of arms has been released, and it shows his deep love for the Blessed Virgin Mary and his spiritual connection with St. Augustine. The Holy See Press Office published the explanation on…
Ralph De Lacey, the 78-year-old former managing director of Aurora Metals Limited, is contesting multiple charges in the Cairns Magistrates Court related to alleged environmental violations at the Mount Garnet copper…
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France does not want to spark "World War III" because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In a lengthy TV interview on Tuesday, he explained his plans for the next two years of…
Israel has launched a major airstrike on a hospital in southern Gaza, aiming to kill Mohammad Sinwar, a top Hamas leader. A senior Israeli official and two sources close to the matter confirmed that Sinwar was the…
Ambassador General Patrick Nyamvumba, on Tuesday, May 13, presented his letters of credence to the President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, as Rwanda’s High Commissioner. The ceremony, held at the State House, saw…
Israel’s Minister of Regional Cooperation, David Amsalem, has voiced strong concerns over former U.S. President Donald Trump’s unpredictable conduct, warning that his shifting positions could pose risks to the…
Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following his strong appeal for peace in Ukraine and the return of children separated from their families. The Vatican's spokesperson, Matteo…
Newly elected Pope meets with journalists, calls for peaceful and truthful communication Just four days after being chosen as the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV met with journalists in Rome and spoke…
An American-Israeli soldier, Edan Alexander, who has been held captive in the Gaza Strip for over 19 months, is expected to be released on Monday, Hamas announced. The release, described as a goodwill gesture toward…
The United States and China have reached a significant agreement to pause their intensifying trade war for 90 days, announcing a reciprocal reduction of tariffs by 115%, in a move aimed at easing global economic…
The Indian Armed Forces on Saturday provided new details on Operation Sindoor , asserting that their targeted strikes against militant infrastructure in Pakistan achieved “total surprise,” while also acknowledging the…
In his first Sunday address since ascending to the papacy, Pope Leo XIV expressed deep relief over the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, describing it as a hopeful step toward peace in a region long…
New Pope’s First Speech Calls for Action on AI and Social Justice. In his first speech as the new head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV urged the Church to respond to the rise of Artificial Intelligence and today’s…
Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli, who sought refuge in the Nicaraguan embassy in Panama City over a year ago, has now left the embassy and moved to Colombia, where he has been granted political asylum.…
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has confirmed that the Indian armed forces are actively responding to reported ceasefire violations by Pakistan, just hours after the two nuclear-armed nations announced an…