The Israeli military has opened an investigation after a soldier was seen damaging a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that a widely shared image showing a soldier striking a crucifix statue with what appeared to be a sledgehammer was authentic. According to the military, the soldier was…
A fresh confrontation at sea has raised pressure ahead of planned US-Iran negotiations. US President Donald Trump said the US Navy attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday, marking a major escalation in the ongoing standoff between Washington and Tehran. In a post on social media, Trump said…
Tensions remain high as President Donald Trump pushes for a new deal with Iran before a fragile ceasefire expires. U.S. President Donald Trump has again warned Iran of possible military strikes on key infrastructure, while confirming that American representatives will travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, for a fresh round of peace talks on Monday night. In…
Tensions are rising again as Donald Trump says Iran broke the ceasefire agreement. US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of committing a “serious violation” of the ceasefire, while insisting a peace deal between both sides will still happen. Trump said the agreement would come “one way or another — the nice way or the…
North Korea has carried out another missile launch, increasing regional tensions in East Asia. North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea off its eastern coast early Sunday, according to officials in South Korea and Japan. South Korea’s military said the missiles were launched at about 6:10 a.m. local time from the Sinpo area…
Pope Leo XIV has dismissed claims that his recent comments were aimed at President Donald Trump. Speaking to journalists aboard the papal plane on Saturday while traveling from Cameroon to Angola, Pope Leo said suggestions of an ongoing feud with Trump were inaccurate. He stressed that his mission in Africa is focused on faith, peace,…
President Donald Trump is set to take part in a nationwide Bible reading event as tensions with Pope Leo XIV continue to grow. Trump announced on Friday that he will join the “America Reads the Bible” initiative, a week-long public reading of scripture organized by Christians Engaged. The event begins Saturday evening and features hundreds…
President Donald Trump’s legal team says discussions are underway to possibly settle his massive lawsuit against the IRS. Lawyers for Donald Trump told a court they are in talks with the United States Department of Justice to resolve a $10 billion lawsuit filed against the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department. According to a…
A major international crime suspect has been captured after years of evading authorities. Daniel Kinahan, the alleged leader of Ireland’s powerful Kinahan cartel, was arrested in Dubai in a covert operation involving Irish and United Arab Emirates authorities. The 48-year-old is expected to face organised crime charges in Ireland linked to a deadly gang feud…
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz has returned to restricted status, deepening tensions with the United States. Iran announced that control of the Strait of Hormuz has “returned to its previous state” after accusing the United States of piracy through its continuing blockade of Iranian ports. The statement came from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…
