Pope Francis made his first public appearance on Sunday after a five-week hospital stay. He was treated for a severe case of pneumonia that doctors said twice threatened his life.The 88-year-old Pope delivered a Sunday blessing from Rome’s Gemelli hospital. The Vatican's broadcaster also read a statement from the Pope,…
Overnight into Sunday, Israeli strikes in the southern Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 19 Palestinians, including a senior Hamas political figure and numerous women and children.This development occurred as the Israeli military directed residents to evacuate a section of Rafah, a city bordering Egypt.The military announced…
Citing escalating tensions that threaten to push South Sudan into civil war, the German foreign ministry announced Saturday the temporary closure of its embassy in Juba, the nation's capital.The closure follows the President's dismissal this week of the Upper Nile state governor. The governor is accused of aligning with First…
Pope Francis is scheduled to leave Gemelli Hospital on Sunday, according to Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the hospital's medical director.The Vatican has also announced that the Pope will make a public appearance Sunday morning, offering a blessing to the faithful from his hospital suite on the 10th floor before returning to…
Internal U.N. emails obtained by Digital reveal that cuts to USAID funding, influenced by President Donald Trump's administration's policies, are significantly affecting the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS).Milan Victor Dawoh, president of the U.N. Field Staff Union, stated in an email that the USAID funding reduction led…
As U.S. officials prepare to meet with Russian representatives in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, questions arise about the Trump administration's strategy to persuade Moscow to extend a ceasefire.Russian President Vladimir Putin recently agreed to a temporary halt to attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, including the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the…
Amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas, a surge in antisemitism has been observed globally. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported over 10,000 antisemitic incidents in the U.S. between October 7, 2023, and October 6, 2024, marking the highest number in a single year since the organization began tracking this data in…
After nearly two years of conflict, the Sudanese army announced on Friday that it had reclaimed the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the last major stronghold of the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the capital.The capture of the palace, which is surrounded by government buildings, represents a significant symbolic victory…
Following President Trump's warnings to Yemen's Houthis, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cautioned on Friday that the U.S. could face "severe slaps" if it acts "with malice," according to reports.Khamenei stated, according to Reuters, that Americans are mistaken to call regional resistance centers proxies. He argued that the Yemeni…
George Glezmann, an American who was held hostage by the Taliban for over 800 days, arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday and was greeted with a "champion's welcome.""I feel like I have been given a new life," Glezmann said. "I am overwhelmed with emotion."He expressed his gratitude…
Gal Dalal has been tirelessly campaigning for the release of his brother, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, for the past year and a half, ever since Hamas kidnapped him from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023.Dalal emphasizes the importance of remembering Guy as an individual beyond his image on posters and…
FIRST ON FOX: A hostage envoy held an in-person meeting with Taliban representatives at Kabul International Airport, sources in Qatar revealed. This marks the first known instance of the White House engaging with Afghanistan's "interim government" since the terrorist organization's takeover in 2021.The meeting between Adam Boehler and officials from…
In response to Hamas' continued refusal to release hostages, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the IDF to seize more territory in Gaza. This follows the breakdown of a nearly two-month ceasefire earlier in the week, during which 33 hostages were released.Katz stated that if Hamas does not release…
A former U.S. special envoy to Haiti is criticizing the Biden administration's approach to the country, claiming a lack of presidential involvement is to blame for the current crisis. Daniel Foote, who resigned in 2021, cited the administration's support for what he considered unpopular and unelected leaders as the reason…
UNITED NATIONS — Eli Sharabi, a former hostage of Hamas, shared his harrowing experience before the (UNSC), urging, "Bring them all home now."In the short time since his release less than six weeks ago, Sharabi has been actively advocating for the remaining hostages, engaging with global leaders to highlight their…
Israel launched ground operations in Gaza, focusing on Rafah, a Hamas stronghold, with the goal of weakening the terror group's capabilities, officials stated Thursday.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the ground operation is underway in the "Shavura" neighborhood, as well as in parts of central and northern Gaza."In recent…
Three decades after the deadly sarin gas attack on Tokyo's subway system, survivors and bereaved families continue their pursuit of justice.On March 20, 1995, members of a cult released sarin nerve gas on subway trains in the capital, resulting in 13 fatalities and thousands of illnesses. The incident remains a…
Canadian officials announced Wednesday that China has executed four Canadian citizens this year, a relatively uncommon occurrence for Westerners. Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly stated that both she and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had appealed for leniency in the drug-related cases involving the dual citizens.The Chinese embassy in Ottawa defended…
FIRST ON FOX: George Glezmann, an American hostage, was freed by the Taliban on Thursday after more than two years of captivity, following negotiations between the U.S. government under the Trump administration and Qatari officials, according to a diplomatic source familiar with the matter who spoke with Digital.Glezmann departed Kabul…
Israeli forces have reimposed a blockade on Gaza City's northern capital, a day after redeploying troops into the Gaza Strip.Accompanying this, Israel continued its bombardment, resulting in the deaths of 85 Palestinians between Wednesday and Thursday, according to the Hamas-controlled Gaza health ministry. The blockade of Gaza City had been…
