The Vatican has announced that Carlo Acutis, a millennial, will be officially declared a saint in September.The announcement of Acutis's canonization, scheduled for September 7th, was made to a gathering of cardinals.Acutis passed away in 2006 at the age of 15 in Northern Italy, succumbing to leukemia, according to reports…
Following a series of attacks, allegedly by Israel, targeting its nuclear and military installations and high-ranking officials, Iran has declared that the U.S., as Israel's "backer," will be held "fully accountable." This statement intensifies concerns about potential retaliatory actions against U.S. bases located near Iran.In a letter to the United…
Iran launched a significant missile attack against Israel on Friday in retaliation.Israeli defense systems are actively intercepting incoming projectiles. Authorities have issued an urgent directive for all civilians to immediately seek shelter and remain there until further notice.The Israel Defense Force (IDF) has instructed all those in Israel to stay…
Viswashkumar Ramesh, the only person to survive the plane crash that occurred shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday, told DD India that his survival was a "miracle.""I can't explain it," he stated.Air India reported on X that the Boeing 787-8 was headed to London Gatwick Airport. The airline confirmed…
The large-scale aerial assault on Iran was the culmination of years of meticulous covert operations, intelligence gathering, and infiltration by Israeli intelligence agencies.While numerous fighter jets conducted strikes across Iran early Friday, the groundwork had been established over time by Mossad operatives closely collaborating with the Israeli military.Dubbed "Am Kelavi"…
Following overnight attacks on its nuclear facilities, reportedly by Israel, Iran asserted Friday that it will continue its nuclear programs, even as the U.S. apparently seeks to meet with Iranian representatives on Sunday.In a statement, Tehran said the Israeli strike demonstrated its "right to enrichment and nuclear technology and missile…
Following reported airstrikes on the Natanz nuclear facility, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi spoke with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Friday, according to an Israeli presidential spokesperson.Israeli media outlets report that Grossi informed Herzog that the facility sustained severe damage in the strikes."We are currently…
Following Israel's strikes on numerous targets in Iran early Friday, many nations around the world expressed their worries and called for both countries to de-escalate the situation.Iran retaliated with a drone attack, while Israel stated that the strikes were just the beginning of a larger operation to stop Iran's nuclear…
In a series of targeted strikes early Friday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reportedly eliminated two high-ranking Iranian generals, dealing a significant blow to Iran's military leadership.The operation, which Israel claims targeted Iran's nuclear and missile infrastructure, resulted in the death of Gen. Hossein Salami, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary…
Israel has released footage showing its air force conducting strikes against Iranian ballistic missiles, alleging these missiles were intended to target Israel.Prior to the Israeli strikes, the Mossad had established a drone base within Iran, according to a high-ranking Israeli security source. These drones were activated and deployed against surface-to-surface…
Iran has labeled Israel's strikes on its nuclear facilities and military leaders a "declaration of war," according to multiple media reports, and swiftly replaced top commanders who were killed in the attacks. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's comments were accompanied by a statement from his department asserting that "aggression against Iran could…
Former President Trump informed Fox News' Bret Baier that he had prior knowledge of Israel's planned preemptive strikes against Iran.Trump stated that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons and expressed hope for renewed negotiations, while also suggesting leadership changes within Iran.The strikes reportedly resulted in the deaths of three high-ranking…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that a target associated with Iran's nuclear ambitions was struck in Thursday night's operation.Netanyahu asserted that Iran possesses enough enriched uranium to create nine nuclear weapons, emphasizing recent steps by Iran to weaponize this material. He warned that without intervention, Iran could rapidly…
Amid ongoing U.S. pressure on Iran regarding a nuclear agreement and preparations for evacuations from the Middle East, President Trump stated on Thursday that an Israeli attack on Iran was not necessarily imminent but "could happen.""I wouldn't call it imminent, but it seems like a possibility," Trump said. "The situation…
An attack on Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) workers resulted in at least eight fatalities and numerous injuries, with the U.S.-backed organization expressing concern that some team members may have been taken hostage.GHF interim Executive Director John Acree stated that despite heightened security risks, the organization decided to continue delivering food…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition has weathered its most significant challenge since October 7th after a vote to dissolve parliament and trigger early elections failed.This represents a substantial victory, as Israeli law now prevents any further proposals to dissolve the Knesset (parliament) for the next six months, granting Netanyahu…
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan - Taiwan's coast guard and military units demonstrated their capabilities in an "Ocean Day" exercise last week, responding to increasing threats from China.The exercise, held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s largest southern city, was framed as a display of search and rescue and counter-terrorism skills. However, it underscored Taiwan's focus…
A passenger plane carrying over 200 individuals crashed on Thursday shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India. Initial reports suggested no survivors, but authorities have since confirmed at least one.Air India flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner headed to London Gatwick, went down in the Meghani Nagar residential area at…
A passenger plane with over 200 people on board crashed on Thursday shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India.Air India flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner headed to London Gatwick, went down in the Meghani Nagar residential area, according to Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, director general of civil aviation. He told…
The chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) is prioritizing the organization's goal of providing food to the people of Gaza, despite criticisms.According to GHF Executive Chairman Rev. Johnnie Moore, their "singular mission" is to ensure food reaches hungry Gazans, and it is unrelated to Hamas.Moore assumed his position on…
