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Pope Leo XIV begins papacy with historic Mass at St Peter's Square

Pope Leo XIV officially launched his papal mission on Sunday with a grand inaugural Mass held at St Peter's Square, attended by tens of thousands of Catholics and global dignitaries. Among them were US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marking a historic moment for the United......

Donald Trump’s first 100 days: a turbulent return to power

Donald Trump is back in the White House after 100 days. What promises has he kept? And what do Americans think of their transitioning country? Since the Republican's inauguration on January 20 for his second term, the United States and the world have been caught in a whirlwind of announcements from......

Trump's Bold Moves: A Shaping Force in His Second Term

In his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised swift and substantial changes, but few anticipated the intensity of his actions in the first 100 days of his second term. Since taking office, Trump has wielded his executive power aggressively, signing numerous executive orders and making bold......

US VP Vance's visit to India amid trade tensions with Washington

US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in India for a four-day visit, with trade negotiations and a potential bilateral deal with the US at the forefront. The visit comes as India aims to avoid new US tariffs and solidify ties with President Donald Trump’s administration. On the first day, Vance......

Hegseth shared Yemen strike plans in private Signal chats

United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is again facing scrutiny after reportedly sharing sensitive military information about planned airstrikes in Yemen through a second private Signal chat. According to reports from The New York Times and CNN, this group included his wife, brother, and personal......

Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire during brief Easter address

During a brief Easter Sunday appearance at the Vatican, Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, denouncing the humanitarian crisis caused by the ongoing conflict. The pontiff, 88, currently recovering from a serious case of double pneumonia, delivered his message from the balcony of St......

US pressure on Greenland sparks diplomatic tensions

Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, has strongly criticized the United States for exerting what she calls “unacceptable pressure” on Greenland ahead of a high-profile visit by US Vice President JD Vance. The trip, which includes a stop at the US’s Pituffik Space Base,......

Russia dismisses Zelenskyy's proposal for territory exchange amid escalating tensions

Russia has firmly rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to exchange occupied Ukrainian territory for regions in the western Kursk region, which are held by Ukrainian forces. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, stated that such a swap was “impossible,” reinforcing......

The global debate on AI regulation and control

At a Paris summit on artificial intelligence, U.S. Vice President JD Vance cautioned against the over-regulation of the AI sector, warning that it could stifle innovation at a crucial moment of growth. He emphasized the potential dangers of excessive governmental oversight and urged both European allies......