Israeli authorities have confirmed the recovery of the body of Tanzanian national Joshua Loitu Mollel, one of the foreign hostages killed by Hamas during the October 7, 2023, attacks. In a statement issued overnight, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Foreign Ministry reported that Mollel’s remains were identified by forensic experts after being returned […]
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following a week of escalating cross-border violence that left dozens dead and displaced hundreds along the disputed frontier between the two countries. The deal was reached after high-level talks mediated by Qatar and Turkiye, and was officially announced by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday. […]
Marking the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, Pope Leo XIV has issued a heartfelt call for peace, reconciliation, and an end to what he described as a cycle of hatred and suffering in the Middle East. Speaking from St. Peter’s Square following Sunday Mass, the pontiff reflected on the […]
On September 9, 2025, Israel launched an unprecedented airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting senior Hamas political leaders amid ongoing discussions over a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal. The strike unfolded at a residential compound in the Leqtaifiya district, destroying a heavily guarded Hamas political bureau location as top officials met to weigh the deal. While key leaders survived, six […]
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday renewed his urgent appeal for peace in regions torn by armed conflict, highlighting Ukraine and the Middle East as areas in dire need of global solidarity and spiritual intervention. Speaking during his weekly General Audience at the Paul VI Hall in Vatican City, the pontiff announced a call for a […]
After nearly 23 months of conflict, Hamas has accepted a new 60‑day ceasefire proposal, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and backed by the United States. Under the agreement, half of the Israeli hostages currently held in Gaza would be released in exchange for a temporary halt to hostilities and the release of some Palestinian prisoners. Ceasefire […]
A senior Hamas leader has arrived in Cairo for urgent ceasefire negotiations as Israeli airstrikes continue to pound Gaza City, intensifying a conflict that has already caused significant civilian casualties and destruction over the past week. The visit marks a renewed attempt by Egyptian mediators to broker a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas after […]
Deadly Temple Dispute Displaces Over 130,000 People Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have escalated into deadly clashes, leaving at least 20 people dead and forcing more than 130,000 civilians to flee their homes. The conflict centers around the disputed Ta Moan Thom temple along the shared border a long-standing flashpoint in the two nations’ strained […]
Truce follows days of cross-border airstrikes; leaders cite humanitarian concerns and regional stability In a major diplomatic development, Syria and Israel have agreed to an “immediate and comprehensive” nationwide ceasefire, following a sharp escalation of military activity earlier this week. The announcement was made on Sunday by both Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Israeli Prime […]
“War is always a defeat,” pontiff reminds world leaders during weekly audience In a powerful and emotional address at the Vatican’s weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV delivered a scathing condemnation of global conflicts and the escalating use of modern weaponry. Calling for renewed peace efforts, the pontiff urged nations to resist the normalization of […]