
Pope and China Issue Statements on Middle East Conflict
Pope Leo denounced Middle East warfare as a 'scandal' while China called for US and Israeli military restraint, warning of escalating violence.

Pope Leo denounced Middle East warfare as a 'scandal' while China called for US and Israeli military restraint, warning of escalating violence.

Italy has refused to allow US aircraft to use a military base in Sicily for operations in the Middle East, according to Italian media reports.

Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has been nominated for the presidency, positioning him to formally lead the country he has controlled since the 2021 coup.
A Turkish court unseated opposition leader Ozgur Ozel while the country's foreign exchange sales reached $6 billion following the ruling.

Analysis suggests Iran's missile launcher arsenal has maintained operational capacity despite recent military strikes targeting the country's infrastructure.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed Iranian counterstrikes, saying the Middle East region is stable as crude oil prices fell for the first time since conflict began.

Vietnamese President To Lam cautioned regional military leaders about tensions and the need for responsible commitment from major powers.

The US will permanently shut its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, while Afghanistan's cricket series against Sri Lanka relocates to the UAE.

A 34-year-old man and 31-year-old woman were arrested Thursday after trying to enter HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland.

A 90-year-old woman in South Korea received a one-year jail sentence for laundering money connected to her son's drug activities.

The United States is engaged in discussions to open three new military bases in southern Greenland, according to officials familiar with the negotiations.

The Venice Biennale jury has excluded Russia and Israel from artist awards as the European Union threatens to cut funding for the prestigious art exhibition.

India's government has officially rebuked former President Donald Trump over social media remarks describing the country as a 'hellhole.'

Iranian and Israeli officials report that Iran's newly named leader Mojtaba Khamenei sustained leg injuries during an early war period, though details remain unclear.

The European Union approved a $106 billion loan package for Ukraine's economic and military needs after resolving political obstacles.
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