Pope Leo XIV highlights Christian persecution amidst recent civilian massacre in an African nation

Pope Leo XIV has denounced the latest assault on Christians in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), drawing attention to what he characterized as a proliferating global trend of violence targeting believers."In numerous regions worldwide, Christians encounter discrimination and persecution. I am particularly mindful of Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, and…

Tens of thousands rally in Manila over corruption scandal that implicates top Philippine officials

MANILA, Philippines - Tens of thousands gathered Sunday for the start of a three-day rally organized by a religious group in the Philippine capital to demand accountability over a flood-control corruption scandal that has implicated powerful members of Congress and top government officials. It's the latest show of outrage over accusations…

Zelenskyy confronts deepest crisis amid ‘golden toilet’ scandal, with allies accused in $100M wartime plot.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is currently navigating the most profound crisis of his tenure, following a money-laundering inquiry that implicated individuals within his close circle, including one associate alleged by a former government official to be living in extravagant "golden toilet" luxury.These remarks surface as the president faces intense scrutiny…

Maduro performs John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ at a rally while US warships patrol waters near Venezuela.

At a rally on Saturday, he began singing John Lennon’s "Imagine" and advocating for peace, coinciding with the Trump administration's increased military deployment off Venezuela’s coast, which it states is an effort to combat drug trafficking.The Associated Press reported that Maduro referenced Lennon while discussing peace, characterizing the ex-Beatle as…

Britain announces major changes to asylum policy, set to diminish refugee protections.

Significant alterations are being introduced to asylum policy, which will include extended waiting periods for permanent residency and mandatory repatriation to an individual's country of origin once it is considered safe.This policy transformation marks the most substantial revision of asylum seeker regulations in contemporary history, drawing inspiration from Denmark, a…

Kim Jong Un dispatches troops to Russia to clear deadly minefields for Russia’s war effort.

Recent photographs published by Russia's defense ministry reveal demining operations in the conflict-affected Kursk region of western Russia, indicating growing military collaboration between Moscow and Pyongyang.North Korean troops are depicted utilizing mine detection gear, being briefed by Russian engineers, and performing patriotic anthems prior to commencing their duties. A Russian…

China deepens presence in Venezuela, offering Maduro regime critical support amid US tensions

While President cautions against "zero tolerance" for narco-states in the Americas, China is strengthening its influence in Venezuela — an economically and politically precarious move that could soon confront U.S. authority.Last month, American defense officials informed Reuters that a U.S. aircraft carrier group entered the Southern Command area, encompassing the…