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 Battista Re, the dean of the College......

The looming auto tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump are driving a surge in car sales in Detroit, as consumers rush to buy vehicles before potential price hikes. Jerry Chen, who recently purchased a Toyota Highlander with his family, is among those who decided to buy sooner than planned, fearing that tariffs would raise vehicle......

The United States is preparing to finalize a significant arms deal with Saudi Arabia, valued at over $100 billion, according to a Reuters report citing six informed sources. This move comes in anticipation of former President Donald Trump's upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates scheduled for next month. Prominent......

In a move that has sparked both economic anticipation and environmental concern, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to promote deep-sea mining across U.S. and international waters. The aim is to strengthen U.S. access to vital minerals and reduce reliance on China, which currently dominates the global supply of many critical......

On Friday, April 25, 2025, the Russia-Ukraine conflict continued to intensify: Military Situation: A massive attack on Kyiv killed 12 people, marking the deadliest strike on the Ukrainian capital this year. Russian forces launched 145 drones and 70 missiles, including 11 ballistic missiles, according to Ukrainian military sources. President......

On April 15, 2025, the Trump administration transferred a Venezuelan man, identified in legal documents as A.S.R., from Pennsylvania to a Texas detention center for possible deportation despite a federal judge's prior ruling temporarily prohibiting his removal from the state or the country. According to a Department of Justice lawyer,......

Italy has implemented an extensive security plan ahead of Pope Francis' funeral, scheduled for Saturday at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, where over 200,000 faithful and numerous heads of state and government are expected. To ensure safety, 4,000 police officers will be deployed across Rome, and a no-fly zone will be established. Hundreds......

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in South Africa on Thursday for high-level discussions with President Cyril Ramaphosa. The talks aim to enhance bilateral cooperation and explore pathways to end Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. Zelenskiy’s visit comes amid intensified diplomatic efforts to bolster global backing for......

US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his intention to reduce the high tariffs imposed on China but emphasized that the timeline for any potential relief hinges on the actions of Beijing. Speaking to the press at the White House, Trump mentioned that he could announce new tariff rates on US trade partners, including China, within weeks, depending......

Far-right Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that senior Republican leaders in the United States expressed support for targeting aid facilities in Gaza. According to a post on social media, Ben-Gvir said this support came during a meeting at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. He claimed the officials agreed with his stance......

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 US Consulate General in Casablanca......

Vietnam and the United States have officially begun trade negotiations as Hanoi seeks to ease a hefty 46 percent tariff recently announced by former US President Donald Trump. According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien and US Trade Representative Jamieson L. Greer held a phone call to launch discussions......

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 that some people may be trapped beneath......