Pope Francis spent Saturday in the hospital, continuing his recovery from double pneumonia while the Vatican’s Holy Year events continued as scheduled. “The Pope rested well overnight,” the Vatican announced Saturday morning. Francis, 88, was admitted to Rome’s hospital on February 14, three weeks ago, after his bronchitis worsened over the course of a week. […]
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday night at a Scarborough pub, leaving twelve people injured and the suspect at large. Emergency services responded to reports of gunfire near Progress Avenue and Corporate Drive in eastern Toronto, close to Scarborough Town Centre, around 10:40 p.m. Toronto Fire Services reported an active shooting inside the […]
In response to the evolving security landscape, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Friday that the government is developing plans for extensive military training for all adult men. Tusk stated in a major security address to the Sejm (Poland’s lower house of parliament) that the military training aims to establish a reserve force “adequate to […]
Ecuadorian authorities reported that clashes between gangs vying for territory in Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city, resulted in the deaths of approximately 22 individuals on Friday. Local police chief Pablo Davila informed reporters that gunfights erupted in the Nueva Prosperina neighborhood on Thursday afternoon involving members of the Los Tiguerones criminal group. “Yesterday, criminals fought each […]
` tags. “`xml Cyclone Alfred weakened to a tropical low-pressure system on Saturday as it approached Brisbane, Australia. The third-largest city is experiencing flooding rain in its coastal areas due to the weather event. It was initially anticipated that Tropical Cyclone Alfred would be the first cyclone to cross near the Queensland capital since 1974 […]
A South Korean court on Friday ordered the release of the impeached President Yoon from jail. This decision could allow Yoon to be tried on rebellion charges without being held in custody. Yoon was arrested and indicted in January for issuing a martial law decree in December, which triggered political instability. Parliament, controlled by the […]
The UN reports that at least two people have died and 186 are missing after four migrant boats capsized off the coasts of Yemen and Djibouti overnight Friday. The boats were carrying migrants from Africa. According to Tamim Eleian, a spokesperson for the International Organization for Migration (IOM), two boats capsized off the coast of […]
` tags. ` Freed hostages from Gaza visited President Trump in the Oval Office, expressing that his potential return to the White House gave them hope after enduring hundreds of days of captivity under Hamas. At a Thursday press conference, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff stated that seven individuals liberated from […]
Internal documents reveal the UN is preparing for potential funding reductions from the U.S. amid efforts to eliminate waste. A memo, addressed to department heads and titled “Managing the 2025 regular budget liquidity crisis,” indicates Secretary-General António Guterres has directed “conservative” cashflow management and a hiring freeze. The memo also advises departments to prepare for […]
` tags. “ The Royal House of Norway has announced that Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s pulmonary fibrosis has progressed, impacting “her ability to perform her duties.” Mette-Marit, 51, suffers from pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that, according to the Mayo Clinic, causes irreversible lung damage and scarring, leading to breathing difficulties. The Royal House stated that “The […]
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned the U.S. on Friday for its new “arbitrary tariffs,” accusing them of “meeting good with evil” and vowing retaliation. Wang’s strong words were delivered at a press conference during China’s annual meeting, shortly after the U.S. imposed tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, citing concerns over fentanyl smuggling. China […]
Albania’s government decided Thursday to ban TikTok for a year, citing concerns that the popular platform encourages violence and bullying, particularly among young people. Education Minister Ogerta Manastirliu stated that officials are working with TikTok to implement filters such as parental controls, age verification, and the inclusion of the Albanian language in the app. According […]
Moscow has cautioned France against using nuclear threats, deriding President Macron’s height with the nickname “Micron,” and rejected European proposals for NATO peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. Macron stated on Wednesday that Russia poses a threat to Europe, suggesting Paris might extend its nuclear defense to allies and convene a meeting of European army chiefs to […]
` tags. ` The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) has found a rise in lone wolf terrorist attacks in the West during 2024, coinciding with a global increase in terrorism. The GTI’s 2025 report, released Wednesday, indicated that the number of countries experiencing conflict rose to 66 last year, up from 58 in 2023. This reverses […]
New Zealand’s top diplomat in the UK has been dismissed after he appeared to question President Trump’s grasp of history and his approach to Russia. The remarks were reportedly made at an event hosted by the London-based think tank, Chatham House. Phil Goff, formerly New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the UK, reportedly attempted to contrast […]
Hamas rejected what it described as President Trump’s recent threat and stated it would not release additional Israeli hostages without a permanent ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Hamas spokesman Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua stated that negotiating a second phase of the ceasefire agreement is the “best path to free the remaining Israeli hostages.” The initial 42-day ceasefire phase […]
President Trump is standing firm on his plan for Gaza, even with ongoing discussions in the region. National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes told Digital that the Egyptian proposal for rebuilding Gaza doesn’t align with the harsh realities on the ground. “The current proposal fails to recognize that Gaza is currently uninhabitable, with residents unable […]
The Vatican announced early Thursday that Pope Francis “had a good night” and is continuing to rest at Rome’s Gemelli hospital as he enters his third week of treatment for double pneumonia. The Holy See press office stated in a post on X that “The night passed quietly; the Pope is still resting.” They added […]
Sources indicate that the U.N.’s Department of Global Communications, often at odds with the U.S. and Israel, may face reform or funding cuts. The push for reform follows an executive order signed a month prior, calling for a review of U.N. funding. At that time, Trump stated the U.N. had “tremendous potential” but was “not […]
Multiple individuals sustained injuries on Thursday after a fighter jet mistakenly released bombs over a civilian zone during a training exercise. According to an air force statement, the KF-16 fighter jet “abnormally” discharged MK-82 bombs that landed outside the designated firing range, resulting in unspecified damage to civilian property. While reports varied, South Korean indicated […]