VATICAN – Pope Leo the 14th is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and many now are curious about his stance on major social and political issues. His positions reflect a blend of traditional Catholic teachings and calls for action on global challenges. Trump Administration Immigration Policies Pope Leo has been vocal in […]
Sri Lankan Bell 212 Helicopter Crash Kills 6
SRI LANKA – A Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crashed in North Central Province on Friday, killing 6 military personnel. The Bell 212 helicopter crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir during a training mission – local media reported. A total of 12 people were aboard the chopper when it crashed. It added that the deceased […]
Trump Cuts Direct Contacts with Netanyahu
ISRAEL – To avoid “being portrayed as a fool” or “someone being played,” Donald Trump cuts direct contacts with Netanyahu, after he discovered that Israel’s Netanyahu was manipulating him. This’ according to a report by the Israeli Army Radio. Yanir Cozin, a correspondent for Israeli Army Radio, said in a post on his X account […]
New DOD Transgender Policy in US Military Taking Effect
USA – The US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the new DOD transgender policy in the US military to take effect in a Thursday memo, with eligibility window to self-identify for voluntary separation being extended to June 6. The Pentagon will then begin the removal of transgender personnel from the military. “Approximately 1,000 service […]
Fox News Anchor Jeanine Pirro Tapped for DC Attorney Position
USA – Donald Trump has appointed Fox News anchor Jeanine Pirro to be the next interim US Attorney for the District of Columbia after his original pick failed to clear Capitol Hill. Trump earlier lamented that his original pick to be the top district attorney in Washington, DC failed to win Republican support, saying Ed […]
Kyiv’s Parliament Ratifies Ukraine Minerals Deal with the US
UKRAINE – The Ukraine minerals deal with the US was officially ratified by the Ukrainian parliament on Thursday. This approves a joint investment fund for reconstruction tied to natural resources’ revenues. The mineral and economic partnership deal signed with the United States last month, paves the way for a joint investment in post-war reconstruction efforts. […]
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles
NORTH KOREA – What we know as North Korea fires ballistic missiles. North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea/Sea of Japan on Thursday, according to South Korea’s military. South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff (JCS) said it detected the launch, “likely” involving multiple short-range ballistic missiles, from North Korea’s eastern coastal city […]
Israel Launches Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon
LEBANON – Despite the ceasefire, Israel launches airstrikes on Southern Lebanon. A series of airstrikes were launched by Israeli fighter jets targeting the Ali al-Taher forest and a former archaeological site in Nabatieh province, the state news agency NNA reported. A fragile ceasefire has been in place in Lebanon since November, ending months of cross-border […]
Indian Attack on Pakistan Raises Stakes; Loud Explosions Heard in Lahore
PAKISTAN – After the latest Indian attack on Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in the India’s Operation Sindoor, tensions between the two neighbors are at its highest with continued cross-border attacks. On Thursday morning, multiple explosions were heard in Pakistan’s Lahore and an Indian drone was shot down near Walton Airport. Several […]
Nigerian Army Kills Boko Haram Terrorists in Borno State
NIGERIA – Latest as Nigerian army kills Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State on Wednesday. The commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Reuben Kovangiya, said in a written announcement that security forces had thwarted a Boko Haram attack in the Gwoza area of Borno, and neutralized 8 terrorists. Following the foiled attack, Kovangiya said security forces […]
Latest on Assassination of RFK Files Released; Additional 60,000
USA – Latest on the assassination of RFK Files released – Following an executive order 14176 signed by Donald Trump in January, an additional 60,000 files on the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy have been declassified. A total of 10,000 records on Robert F. Kennedy were released last month. Making a comment on social media, […]
Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Today Kill at Least 32
GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – Fresh Israeli airstrikes in Gaza today, Wednesday has killed at least 32 Palestinians, and left dozens injured. 16 people were killed in Israeli shelling of a school-turned shelter in Al-Tuffah neighborhood in Gaza City. Several people are still trapped under the rubble, the source said. Wednesday’s strike came one day after […]
Russian Fossil Fuel Exports to EU to Face Ban by 2027
RUSSIA – Russian fossil fuel exports to the European Union could face a ban by 2027, as revealed by the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen. Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday plans to fully phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by the end of 2027, as part of a broader push to […]
US Fighter Jet Crashes into Red Sea
USA – A US fighter jet crashes into Red Sea after a failed landing attempt on aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. The jet went overboard Tuesday night after missing the arresting wire. Both aviators ejected safely and suffered minor injuries. The two-seater F/A-18F Super Hornet went off the deck as it was landing around […]
India’s Operation Sindoor Inside Pakistan; How it Happened and What Comes Next
PAKISTAN – India’s Operation Sindoor updates – In the early hours of May 7, the Indian Army launched an operation dubbed “Operation Sindoor” in response to what India says is to “disrupt cross-border terrorism networks at their source.” This was a response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The strikes targeted several locations […]