A group of traditionalists defied Pope Leo XIV by ordaining four bishops without his approval. The ceremony took place at the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) seminary in Écône, Switzerland. The Vatican warned that such ordinations would lead to excommunication for those involved. On Thursday, the Vatican formally declared the excommunication of the four […]
On June 30, 2026, a significant development unfolded in global diplomacy. As commercial vessels moved through the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, three leaders from different spheres made a shared acknowledgment. Washington hailed a diplomatic breakthrough on the same day. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that ballistic missiles were never under discussion. […]
Standing outside her casual Venezuelan restaurant in downtown Los Angeles, Kelly Montana held photos of her parents, holding back tears. This marks the longest period Montana has gone without speaking to her parents; she typically talks to them daily, even when they are miles away in La Guaira, Venezuela. Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and […]
It was evident that a significant catastrophe had hit the port town of La Guaira. When I arrived to assess the situation after the consecutive earthquakes struck Venezuela last week, I was met with a massive pile of debris where residential apartments once stood. A volunteer rescuer informed me, This is just the first mountain. […]
Russian Assault Shakes Ukraine’s Capital On an ominous night, Kyiv was thrown into chaos as explosions reverberated across the city. Residents rushed to the subway stations for safety as Russia launched a powerful attack. The initial blasts echoed through the historic center, igniting structures and initiating a frantic search for shelter. Authorities reported the assault […]
Russia launched an extensive drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 civilians and injuring many others. The assault, lasting 11 hours, was described by Moscow as a countermeasure to Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil sites. Loud explosions continued for hours, compelling residents to seek shelter in subway […]
Amnesty International has raised serious allegations against Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a rebel paramilitary group involved in a brutal civil war with the nation’s armed forces. According to a recent report by the rights organization, the RSF systematically targeted civilians, including children, during its seizure of El Fashir in the Darfur region last October. […]
Cathay Pacific Resumes Middle East Flights Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s flagship airline, announced on Thursday that it plans to restart services to the Middle East. This decision follows progress in diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. After indirect discussions in Doha, President Trump along with Qatar and Pakistan conveyed optimism about diplomatic efforts, […]
The strategic Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point of tension as Iran asserts its influence, impacting U.S. interests. Approximately 20% of global oil and gas traverses this passage, crucial for international trade. Recent confrontations have highlighted vulnerabilities in U.S. policies toward Iran. Over the weekend, Iran targeted cargo ships in the strait, threatening […]
On Wednesday morning, a U.S. Naval Forces Central Command reported the rescue of three crew members from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter after it made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea. The search for the fourth crew member is ongoing. The incident, which occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. Eastern Time (11 a.m. local […]