Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, triggering a major United States military campaign that has plunged the Middle East into renewed confrontation. According to U.S. officials, the strikes involve both air and sea operations and are expected to continue for several days. The scope of the campaign…
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to unveil his vision on Monday for how France’s nuclear arsenal could play a broader role in Europe’s defence, as the continent accelerates rearmament amid an increasingly confrontational Russia and waning confidence in long-standing U.S. security guarantees. Macron will deliver the closely watched address…
Scores of Burundians returned home from Tanzania this week as part of an ongoing push by the Tanzanian government to repatriate thousands of citizens who had been living in refugee camps for years. For some returnees, the move represents a positive step. Paul Kabura, who returned with his family, said,…
Smoke rose over the mountains near the Afghan-Pakistan frontier on Friday as shelling and air raids intensified, prompting civilians to flee temporary camps and nearby villages. Residents living close to refugee settlements evacuated overnight, fearing further attacks. Local resident Waqas Shinwari described the situation as one of fatigue on both…
Pope Leo XIV has cautioned Catholic priests against relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to prepare sermons, urging them instead to root their preaching in personal faith and lived experience. Authentic Preaching vs. Technology Speaking during a question-and-answer session with clergy, the Pope warned against the temptation to outsource homilies to…
Newly released documents from the US Department of Justice have revealed that convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein attempted to purchase a multimillion-dollar palace in Morocco just one day before his arrest in July 2019, shedding new light on his international financial dealings in the final hours before his detention. According to…
Seven irregular migrants from sub-Saharan Africa have been found dead on a beach east of Libya’s capital, Tripoli, the Libyan Red Crescent reported on Sunday. Among the deceased were three children, according to a worker from the organisation, who added that additional bodies may yet be discovered. The Libyan Red…
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a local civil society group have reported the discovery of mass graves in eastern regions recently vacated by the M23 rebel group, highlighting ongoing instability despite a United States-mediated peace initiative. Jean Jacques Purusi, governor of South Kivu province, told…
Iran and the United States held several hours of indirect negotiations on Thursday over Tehran’s nuclear program, yet walked away without a deal, raising fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East. The US has deployed a substantial fleet of aircraft and warships to the region as the talks concluded.…
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before members of Congress on Thursday regarding her knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal activities, insisting she was unaware of their alleged crimes. The deposition marks the first day of two-day proceedings that will also include former President Bill Clinton. “I…