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Ukraine and Russia traded drone attacks overnight, just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone for nearly two hours about the war in Ukraine. Ukraine’s Air Force…
President Donald Trump shared that Russia and Ukraine will begin talks toward a ceasefire after a two-hour phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said that the talks…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as “intolerable,” emphasizing the urgency for coordinated international action. Speaking at a joint press conference alongside European…
On Sunday, May 18, Pope Leo XIV officially began his role as the new Pope during a special Mass in Saint Peter’s Square. Over 200,000 people gathered to witness this important moment, including world leaders and…
Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 103 people from Saturday night into Sunday, according to hospitals and medical sources, as the conflict enters its 20th month with no sign of resolution. In…
At the Arab League summit held in Baghdad, regional leaders renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as Israel escalated its military campaign on the blockaded enclave. More than 300 Palestinians have been…
The Israeli military announced on Saturday that it had killed a senior Hezbollah commander in a drone strike targeting a vehicle in southern Lebanon, marking the fourth such attack in recent days and intensifying…
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…