Spurning “Just War” Doctrine, Pope Leo Moves to End Catholic ‘Permission Slip’ for Armed Conflict

Vatican Signals Major Shift in Teaching on War Pope Leo has called for a dramatic reassessment of the Catholic Church’s long-standing “just war” doctrine, signaling what Vatican observers describe as one of the most significant theological shifts in modern Church history. In a recent address to diplomats and religious leaders at the Vatican, the pontiff […]

Hungarian PM Magyar Says Deal on EU Funds Is Close

Hungary Signals Progress in Talks With European Union Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has said that negotiations with the European Union over billions of euros in frozen funding are nearing a breakthrough, raising hopes for improved relations between Budapest and Brussels after years of political and legal disputes. Speaking during a press briefing in Budapest, […]

Trump Denies Reported Deal on Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

White House Rejects Reports of Hormuz Agreement U.S. President Donald Trump has denied reports suggesting that Washington was close to reaching an agreement with Iran over the reopening and management of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as tensions between the two countries continue to intensify. The denial came after Iranian state-linked media reports claimed […]

Trump Sees Swift End to War as Iran Reviews US Peace Proposal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he believes the conflict involving Iran could end quickly, as Tehran reviews a new U.S.-backed peace proposal aimed at formally ending months of hostilities and reopening diplomatic negotiations. The latest diplomatic push comes amid growing international pressure to prevent further escalation in the Middle East following weeks […]

Brazil’s Lula to Discuss Tariffs with Trump in Washington, Minister Says

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday for talks centered on tariffs, trade relations, and security cooperation, in what could become one of the most consequential meetings between the two leaders since Trump’s return to the White House. Brazilian Finance Minister Dario Durigan […]

Putin Declares May 8-9 Ceasefire with Ukraine to Mark WWII Anniversary, Defence Ministry Says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a two-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine on May 8 and 9, timed to coincide with Russia’s annual Victory Day commemorations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, according to Russia’s Defence Ministry. The announcement comes as fighting remains active across multiple fronts and just […]

U.S. Destroys Six Iranian Boats, Intercepts Missiles and Drones in Strait of Hormuz, Admiral Says

U.S. forces destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted multiple cruise missiles and drones during a new confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command. The clash unfolded as Washington expanded operations aimed at protecting commercial shipping through one of the world’s most critical […]

Korean Ship Ablaze in Strait as Iran Strikes UAE Oil Port After Trump Pledges U.S. Naval Support

A new wave of tension has hit the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz after a South Korean-operated vessel caught fire following an explosion, while Iran struck a UAE oil facility just hours after President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy would help commercial ships pass through the increasingly dangerous waterway. The incidents mark a sharp […]

Russian City Faces Toxic Aftermath of Refinery Attack

In Russia a major environmental and public health crisis is unfolding in the southern Russian port city of Tuapse after a series of drone strikes on a key oil refinery left behind widespread toxic contamination, disrupted daily life and raised concerns over long-term ecological damage. Toxic fallout grips Black Sea city Authorities in Tuapse say […]

Trump says he Discussed a Ukraine Ceasefire with Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump said he has discussed a potential ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine war with Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising fresh hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in a conflict now entering its fifth year. Speaking at the White House, Trump described his recent phone call with Putin as constructive, revealing that he proposed […]

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