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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in Gaza and Ukraine in First Sunday Blessing

VATICAN CITY – In his first Sunday blessing as pope, Pope Leo XIV issued a passionate plea for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, calling for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid for suffering civilians. Speaking from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica following the Regina Caeli prayer, Pope Leo said, “I am deeply pained […]

Bangladesh’s Interim Government Bans Awami League Activities, Sparks Political Uproar

Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, has banned all political activities of the Awami League, the country’s former ruling party, citing national security under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The ban, announced late Saturday, prohibits both online and offline operations of the party. It comes amid ongoing trials over last year’s deadly […]

India Accuses Pakistan of Violating Ceasefire Hours After Agreement

Just hours after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was announced to de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan, Indian authorities have accused Pakistan of violating the agreement in the disputed Kashmir region. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated late Saturday that there had been repeated violations of the understanding reached between the two countries. Explosions were reported in […]

Fragile Ceasefire Holds Between India and Pakistan Amid Mutual Accusations

A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, brokered by the United States on May 10, 2025, appears to be holding, despite both nations accusing each other of violations shortly after the agreement was announced. The truce was established to halt escalating hostilities in the disputed Kashmir region, which had intensified following a deadly militant attack […]

Trump Administration Expected to Accept $400M ‘Flying Palace’ from Qatar as Gift: Sources

In a move that could mark the most valuable gift ever received by the U.S. from a foreign government, the Trump administration is preparing to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family, according to sources familiar with the matter. The aircraft, dubbed a “flying palace” due to its lavish interior, is […]

US, China Report ‘Substantial Progress’ in Geneva Trade Talks

The United States and China announced “substantial progress” after two days of high-level trade talks in Geneva, signaling a potential de-escalation of their prolonged tariff dispute. Talks were held at the residence of the Swiss ambassador to the United Nations and were led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. […]

Awami League Banned: A Historic Party Falls Victim to Vengeance

The Awami League, a name deeply engraved in every chapter of Bangladesh’s political history, now faces one of its darkest moments. The state has officially banned all activities of the party—a move that effectively amounts to outlawing it altogether. This decision is not the outcome of any democratic or constitutional process. Rather, it is the […]