Headstrong Francis put the church above his health, Vatican observers say
They say that Francis, driven by a sense of mission and discipline, worked himself into hospital. Read More
Trump says US wants return on Ukraine aid money
The US President is targeting Ukraine’s mineral wealth as compensation for the wartime aid Joe Biden gave Ukraine. Read More
Elon Musk says US govt workers must explain their work week or lose jobs
US President Donald Trump earlier pushed for “more aggressive” moves to slash government spending and waste. Read More
Congo president plans unity government in response to eastern crisis
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi will launch a unity government, his spokesperson said on Saturday, as he faces domestic pressure over his handling of an offensive by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in…
Hundreds protest at Swiss home of German far-right leader
EINSIEDELN, Switzerland – Around 250 people protested on Saturday against the leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the Swiss town where she has a home, sparking…
Hundreds of Congolese police join rebels in occupied city
Crowds of Congolese police officers who switched to the M23 rebel group sang and clapped in occupied Bukavu city on Saturday, preparing for retraining under the authority of the Rwandan-backed…
One dead, several police officers wounded in knife attack in France
The attack was carried out by a 37-year-old suspect who is on a terror prevention watchlist. Read More
Trump orders tighter curbs on Chinese investments in key sectors
Beijing slams the move – involving strategic sectors like technology and critical infrastructure – as “discriminatory.” Read More
Trump says he wants Musk to be ‘more aggressive’ in federal cuts
Numerous federal workers have already been laid off in recent days. Read More
Botswana flash floods kill seven, displace thousands
GABARONE – Flash floods across Botswana have killed seven people including three children and uprooted thousands after days of heavy rains, President Duma Boko said on Saturday. Read More