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The United States has unveiled a new initiative aimed at coordinating humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, a move that has sparked significant criticism from humanitarian organizations and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). This foundation, dubbed the Gaza Humanitarian......

The Catholic Church has entered a new chapter with the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first American pontiff. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 19, 1954, Prevost's ascension comes as he succeeds Pope Francis, becoming the......

On May 8, 2025, the Vatican announced the election of Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church. The 69-year-old American succeeds Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. Adopting the papal name Leo XIV, Prevost now steps into one of the most scrutinized and revered roles in......

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor was recorded in the Drake Passage, located between Cape Horn and Antarctica, at a shallow depth of approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles). In......

On Friday, Ivan Fedorov, the governor of the Zaporizhzhia region, reported that 29 individuals were wounded following a large-scale nighttime drone strike on the southeastern Ukrainian city. Among the injured was a 13-year-old boy. The attack targeted civilian infrastructure, damaging residential buildings,......

Virginia Giuffre, known for her accusations against Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew, has tragically passed away at the age of 41. Her family announced her death, stating that she succumbed to suicide on her farm in Western Australia. They expressed their heartbreak, noting her lifelong battle as a......

In a poignant tribute, up to 200,000 mourners are expected to fill St. Peter's Square as the world pays its final respects to Pope Francis, who will be laid to rest in a simple underground tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica, in accordance with his wishes. The ceremony commenced with Cardinal Giovanni......

Moroccan judge mina sougrati has etched her name in history by becoming the first Arab woman elected to the presidency of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ). This significant milestone was achieved on April 9 during the IAWJ’s biennial conference held in Cape Town, South Africa. The......

A deadly missile and drone assault by Russia has struck Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, leaving at least nine people dead and over 60 injured, including children, according to local authorities. Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, reported that drone debris caused multiple fires, and there are concerns......

Thousands of residents in New Jersey, USA, have been forced to evacuate due to the rapid spread of a forest fire. The blaze has already burned more than 3,000 hectares and threatens over 1,300 structures. According to authorities, about 3,000 residents have been evacuated. As of 10:30 PM local time......

VATICAN CITY, April 23– The body of Pope Francis is scheduled to be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday, allowing the faithful to pay their final respects before his funeral. The service is expected to attract world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump. Pope Francis,......

Pope Francis passed away early Monday at the age of 88, prompting US President Donald Trump to declare that American flags be flown at half-staff on all official buildings. This gesture of mourning will be observed across the United States, including civilian and military facilities. In a statement......

A viral video has dramatically altered the global pistachio market. The now-famous "Dubai chocolate," launched in 2021 by the Emirati brand FIX, has become a coveted product worldwide following a stunning feature on TikTok at the end of 2023. Since then, demand has surged, prices have skyrocketed,......