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Israeli Soldier Strikes Jesus Christ Statue in Lebanon, Sparking Regional Anger
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM – An image of an Israeli soldier striking a statue of Jesus Christ with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon has circulated widely across social media, triggering…
Spain Calls for Suspension of European Partnership with Israel
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Sunday that his country will formally request that the European Union terminate its association agreement with Israel, which he…
Arab and Islamic Nations Condemn Israel’s Reported Diplomatic Move on Somaliland
Sixteen Arab and Islamic countries have jointly condemned Israel’s reported decision to appoint a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, warning that the move risks undermining Somalia’s…
Iran Says Final Deal Still Far Off as Strait of Hormuz Remains Shuttered
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON, D.C. – The strategic Strait of Hormuz remained closed on Sunday amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, with Iran’s powerful parliamentary…
Ukraine’s Long-Range Strikes Prompt New Russian Threat Against Europe
KYIV / MOSCOW – A wave of unprecedented Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russian territory has denied Moscow billions in oil profits and prompted a stark new warning from the…
Iran Command Says Has Closed Hormuz Again Over U.S. Blockade
TEHRAN – Iran’s central military command announced on Saturday that it would resume “strict management” of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a previous decision to unblock the…
Australia and Japan Launch $7 Billion Warship Deal in Major Defense Milestone
Australia and Japan have formally signed contracts to begin a landmark A$10 billion (approximately $7 billion) warship program, marking Japan’s most significant military export…
China Steps Up Iran Diplomacy While Eyeing Smooth Summit with Trump
China is intensifying its diplomatic engagement in the Middle East as it seeks to contain the Iran conflict, carefully balancing its regional interests with preparations for a…
Trump Says He May Go to Islamabad if Iran Nuclear Deal Reached
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that if a deal to end the war with Iran is reached and signed in Islamabad, he would consider traveling to the Pakistani capital for…
Pope Says ‘World Is Being Ravaged by a Handful of Tyrants’ as Feud with Trump’s White House Intensifies
Pontiff denounces leaders who invoke religion to justify war, after U.S. bishops rally to his defense following Vance’s remarks.
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Pope Leo XIV declared on…