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‘Never again war!’ Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in first Vatican address since his election
World
May 11, 2025
‘Never again war!’ Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in first Vatican address since his election
Rome CNN — Pope Leo XIV stepped out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to thunderous applause and an…
Jared Kushner quietly advising Trump administration ahead of Middle East trip
Middle East
May 11, 2025
Jared Kushner quietly advising Trump administration ahead of Middle East trip
CNN — As President Donald Trump prepares for the first major foreign trip to the Middle East of his second…
Fresh round of US-Iran talks underway in Oman as red line hardens on uranium enrichment
Middle East
May 11, 2025
Fresh round of US-Iran talks underway in Oman as red line hardens on uranium enrichment
CNN — A fourth round of talks between the US and Iran on Tehran’s nuclear program have begun in Oman,…
Ukraine ceasefire call aimed at forcing Putin to reveal his war goals to Trump
World
May 11, 2025
Ukraine ceasefire call aimed at forcing Putin to reveal his war goals to Trump
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — It’s a proposal that the Kremlin can neither reject nor accept, but one that may force…
Putin says Russia ready for ‘direct talks’ with Ukraine as US and European leaders press for a ceasefire
World
May 11, 2025
Putin says Russia ready for ‘direct talks’ with Ukraine as US and European leaders press for a ceasefire
CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed holding “direct talks” with Ukraine on Thursday in Istanbul, as European leaders…
India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire, but will it hold? Here’s what to know
World
May 11, 2025
India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire, but will it hold? Here’s what to know
CNN — India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire on Saturday, unexpectedly halting the worst fighting in decades between…
US warns that if Sunday Iran talks aren’t productive, ‘they won’t continue’
Middle East
May 11, 2025
US warns that if Sunday Iran talks aren’t productive, ‘they won’t continue’
CNN — US special envoy Steve Witkoff warned that if Sunday’s talks with Iran are not productive, “then they won’t…
US ‘not genuine’ in talks over Tehran’s nuclear program, Iranian official says
Middle East
May 11, 2025
US ‘not genuine’ in talks over Tehran’s nuclear program, Iranian official says
CNN — An Iranian official told CNN that recent indirect talks with the United States aimed at addressing Tehran’s nuclear…
Pope Leo asks cardinals to make themselves ‘small’ in first Mass as pontiff as cardinals deny he’s a ‘counterweight’ to Trump
World
May 10, 2025
Pope Leo asks cardinals to make themselves ‘small’ in first Mass as pontiff as cardinals deny he’s a ‘counterweight’ to Trump
Rome CNN — On most days, the Sistine Chapel is one of the world’s busiest tourist destinations, but this week…
Israeli military extends detention of Palestinian journalist despite acknowledging lack of evidence
Middle East
May 10, 2025
Israeli military extends detention of Palestinian journalist despite acknowledging lack of evidence
Jerusalem CNN — The Israeli military acknowledged Thursday that it does not have “sufficient evidence” to substantiate terrorism funding allegations…
Ukraine and European allies call for 30-day truce with Russia starting Monday
World
May 10, 2025
Ukraine and European allies call for 30-day truce with Russia starting Monday
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Ukraine and its European allies have called for Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a…
India says “understanding reached” between New Delhi and Islamabad to stop military action, sources say
World
May 10, 2025
India says “understanding reached” between New Delhi and Islamabad to stop military action, sources say
India said an “understanding” was reached between New Delhi and Islamabad to stop the military action that erupted between the…
Israel vows to ‘defend ourselves alone’ after Trump strikes truce with Huthis
Middle East
May 10, 2025
Israel vows to ‘defend ourselves alone’ after Trump strikes truce with Huthis
Jerusalem CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to “defend ourselves alone” against Yemen’s Houthi rebels after US…
US admits its new aid plan would initially only feed 60 percent of Gaza, as UN rejects proposal
Middle East
May 10, 2025
US admits its new aid plan would initially only feed 60 percent of Gaza, as UN rejects proposal
CNN — US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee outlined an American-Israeli plan to funnel humanitarian aid into parts of Gaza…
US and other allies of Ukraine pile pressure on Putin, threatening fresh sanctions if he refuses 30-day truce
World
May 10, 2025
US and other allies of Ukraine pile pressure on Putin, threatening fresh sanctions if he refuses 30-day truce
CNN — Ukraine’s Western allies including the US are threatening to slap Russia with more sanctions if Moscow fails to…
“We all got frightened”: Locals describe blasts hitting India-administered Kashmir
World
May 10, 2025
“We all got frightened”: Locals describe blasts hitting India-administered Kashmir
Witnesses have recounted the moment blasts were heard in Srinagar, India-controlled Kashmir’s largest city, on Saturday morning. Explosions were reported…
10 things to know about Robert Prevost, who is now Pope Leo XIV
World
May 9, 2025
10 things to know about Robert Prevost, who is now Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost – now known as Pope Leo XIV — is the first pope from the United States.…
October 7 families demand to know the number of Gaza hostages still alive, after Trump said 3 more have died
Middle East
May 8, 2025
October 7 families demand to know the number of Gaza hostages still alive, after Trump said 3 more have died
CNN — Families of October 7 hostages held in Gaza demanded any new information from the Israeli government after US…
Why Trump isn’t leading an emergency effort to ease the India-Pakistan crisis
World
May 8, 2025
Why Trump isn’t leading an emergency effort to ease the India-Pakistan crisis
CNN — The violent crisis between India and Pakistan is exactly the kind of international emergency that would once have…
Xi and Putin agree to ‘deepen’ China-Russia ties during Moscow talks
World
May 8, 2025
Xi and Putin agree to ‘deepen’ China-Russia ties during Moscow talks
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a joint statement “further deepening” their…