War & Geopolitics
Iran Begins Funeral Rites for Khamenei After War Death
Iran has begun funeral rites for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in war. The ceremony is being used…
Vatican Excommunicates Breakaway Bishops of Society of St. Pius X
The Vatican has excommunicated bishops of the Society of St. Pius X, a traditionalist group that defied a direct plea…
Former Olympian Indicted Over Reflecting Pool Vandalism
A former Olympian has been indicted on charges of property destruction linked to recent renovations at the Washington Reflecting Pool.…
Melbourne teen charged with murder as Coalition backs artists on AI
A Melbourne teen has been charged with murder after a 15‑year‑old boy was found with fatal stab wounds outside a…
Ebola Treatment Trial Begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The first Ebola treatment trial has begun in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking a new phase in the response…
MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak Declared Over by WHO
The World Health Organization announced that the Hantavirus outbreak that sickened passengers on the MV Hondius is over. The rodent‑borne…
Trump-Backed Lebanon Truce Threatens New Civil War
A Trump-backed ceasefire in Lebanon is poised to become a pivotal element of a broader Iran peace effort, yet it…
NYT live blog provides latest update
The New York Times posted a live blog titled “Here’s the latest.” The post appears in the World News section.…
Jailed Chinese Journalist Seeks Medical Parole for Lung Tumor
Imprisoned Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu is seeking medical parole to treat a lung tumor, but prison authorities in Beijing dispute…
Russia Launches Deadly Attack on Kyiv, Killing at Least 17
Russia hammered Ukraine’s capital in a deadly attack that killed at least 17 people, according to Ukrainian authorities. President Volodymyr…