Pope Leo: “Tyrants” Speech Not Aimed at Trump

Pope Leo XIV has clarified that a speech he delivered in Cameroon condemning “tyrants” ransacking the world was written well before recent criticism from United States President Donald Trump and was never intended as a response to the American leader. Speaking to journalists on Saturday while travelling to Angola for the next leg of his…

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Trump: Israel, Lebanon Talks to Bring “Breathing Room”

Washington has positioned itself as architect of potential diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East, with President Donald Trump declaring that Israeli and Lebanese leaders will engage in direct conversation Thursday a development that would mark the first such contact in the history of the two states. The announcement follows closely on the first ambassadorial-level meeting…

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Trump Announces Direct Talks Between Israel and Lebanon

Trump Announces Direct Talks Between Israel and Lebanon

The White House is engineering a diplomatic breakthrough between Israel and Lebanon, with President Donald Trump announcing that leaders from both nations will speak on Thursday. This potential dialogue follows the first direct, high-level meeting between officials from the two rivals since 1993, held in Washington on Tuesday. Trump stated on his Truth Social platform…

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Brent Crude Surges Past $103 on US Blockade of Iran

Brent Crude Surges Past $103 on US Blockade of Iran

Global energy markets were upended on Monday as Brent crude prices jumped 8% to top $103 a barrel. The spike follows President Donald Trump’s announcement of a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports. Prices surged past the psychologically critical $100 mark shortly after ceasefire talks in Islamabad collapsed over the weekend. US Central Command confirmed the…

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