Pakistani officials stated that India launched multiple Israeli-made Harop drones into their territory overnight and into Thursday. According to a spokesperson, one drone struck a military site, injuring four soldiers.Pakistani forces claim to have shot down 25 of these drones, according to army spokesperson Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif, who spoke…
The papal name selected by the new pope following his election could offer insights into the direction the Church will take in the years ahead.The traditional announcement, "Habemus Papa," meaning "We have a pope," will be delivered from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. This will be followed by the…
Reports indicate a woman was beheaded Wednesday during an ax attack on a Polish college campus.Polish authorities have apprehended a man following a fatal ax attack at Warsaw University."Police have apprehended a man who entered the University of Warsaw campus. One person is dead, and another is hospitalized with injuries,"…
Unlike typical salaried employees, the Pope's needs are met through Vatican-provided stipends and allowances, covering expenses like housing, food, and transportation.Vatican City, often called "the world's smallest country," is financially supported by donations, private businesses, and investments.Pope Francis, upon assuming his role in 2013, opted against receiving a salary. Reports…
An American court has ruled in favor of the family of Amer Fakhoury, determining that Iran, through its proxy Hezbollah, is responsible for his kidnapping and torture. This decision comes after nearly four years of seeking justice.Guila and Zoya Fakhoury, Amer Fakhoury’s daughters, reported that the judge's ruling holding Iran…
Following airstrikes launched by India, Pakistan has declared the action an "act of war," with its military claiming to have shot down five Indian fighter jets in response.India’s Defense Ministry stated that the strikes targeted at least nine sites "where attacks against India have been planned." According to Pakistan's military,…
Ahead of the conclave to choose 's successor, cardinals convened at St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday for a concluding Mass.This Mass precedes the private proceedings to select the next head of the .Giovanni Battista Re, the dean of the College of Cardinals, entreated that the 133 cardinals be granted wisdom,…
India announced Wednesday that it had conducted strikes against what it called "terrorist infrastructure" within Pakistan, in two territories that it occupies. Pakistani security officials reported at least one child killed and two people wounded in the strikes.According to a statement from the Press Information Bureau of India, "Operation Sindoor"…
President Trump stated on Tuesday that the U.S. would cease its bombing campaign against the Houthis in Yemen, citing the group's claim that they "don't want to fight.""They just don't want to fight," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. "They just don't want to, and we will honor that.…
According to a right-wing Israeli minister, Israel's victory necessitates the complete destruction of Gaza and the displacement of Palestinians to other nations.Bezalel Smotrich made these remarks on Tuesday at a conference focusing on Jewish settlements in the West Bank. While Smotrich holds a high-ranking position in the Israeli government, his…
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) unusually posted on social media Tuesday, urging immediate evacuation of the area around Yemen’s Sana’a International Airport."We urge you to immediately evacuate the Sana'a International Airport area and warn everyone nearby to evacuate this area immediately," IDF Col. Avichay Adraee stated in an Arabic post…
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the conservatives and expected to become chancellor, failed to garner enough votes to win the nation's highest office.This unexpected outcome allows current German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to remain in power, despite having given what was thought to be a farewell speech. Merz's defeat is unprecedented…
During a recent U.S. visit, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir met with Jewish groups, law enforcement, and politicians, and encountered protests.Ben-Gvir, a former right-wing activist, seemed unfazed by the critical protesters.Speaking with Digital, Ben-Gvir discussed his visit, including stops at Mar-a-Lago, Yale, and New York, and noted a change in…
OTTAWA – According to Canadian political analysts, while President Trump's influence was widely seen as crucial to the Liberal Party's fourth consecutive victory in last Monday's Canadian general election, the Conservative leader's actions also contributed to his party's defeat.University of Manitoba political studies professor Christopher Adams told Digital that Trump…
Following a Houthi missile strike near an Israeli airport on Sunday, the U.S. has reportedly conducted additional airstrikes in Yemen. The Houthis, who are supported by Iran, claimed responsibility for the missile launch.Yemen's Houthi-controlled news agency reported that the U.S. was behind multiple strikes on Sanaa, the capital, on Monday,…
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem since 2020, is being considered as a leading candidate to succeed the deceased Pope Francis.The in Rome will decide who will lead the world's more than 1 billion Catholics on Wednesday.Pope Francis, a Jesuit, elevated Pizzaballa to cardinal in September 2023. The…
A high-ranking Israeli defense official stated on Monday that President Trump's upcoming Middle East visit presents a crucial "window of opportunity" to finalize a hostage agreement. Failing that, Israel is prepared to launch a significant military operation in the Gaza Strip.According to a report, the official warned that "Operation 'Gideon…
A visiting American tourist reportedly injured himself while attempting to climb the fence surrounding the Colosseum in Rome, prompting horrified reactions from onlookers.The 47-year-old man, an American citizen residing , reportedly suffered a spinal injury after being impaled on the metal barrier. According to Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, the man…
Pope Francis's "pope-mobile," originally used during his 2014 trip to the Holy Land, is being transformed into a mobile clinic for children in Gaza, fulfilling what Caritas Jerusalem says was the late Pope's wish.The Catholic organization announced the conversion on Sunday.According to a press release, the Pope requested in his…
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — As the College of Cardinals prepares to convene in the Sistine Chapel to choose the next Pope, the possibility of an Asian pontiff has emerged as a genuine prospect for the first time.Among the 23 Asian cardinals eligible to vote, Cardinal is a prominent figure, often referred…
