LAST WEEK, in the midst of the India-Pakistan crisis, J.D. Vance, America’s vice-president, noted: “We’re not going to get involved in the middle of [a] war that’s fundamentally none of our business.” A few days later, however, as…
Category: 4. World
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India and Pakistan observe first night of calm following US-brokered ceasefire
The countries became engaged in one of the most serious confrontations in decades after India hit targets in Pakistan last week, following a massacre of 26 Indian tourists in Kashmir.
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Agree to a ceasefire until midnight or face more sanctions, Germany tells Russia
Germany told Russia to respond to the ceasefire proposal by midnight on Monday or face new sanctions, government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said during a briefing earlier in the day.
Berlin warned Moscow that if the Kremlin doesn’t agree to the proposal from Ukraine and its…
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Video. Pope Leo calls for the release of imprisoned journalists
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Pope Leo XIV has made a powerful appeal on Monday for the release of imprisoned journalists, highlighting the ‘precious gift of free speech and the press.’
Speaking to over 6,000 journalists in Rome, the first US…
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Trump Heads to the Middle East Focused on Business Deals, Not Diplomacy
When American presidents visit the Middle East, they usually arrive with a strategic vision for the region, even if it seems a far reach.
Jimmy Carter pushed Egypt and Israel to a historic peace accord. Bill Clinton tried and failed with Yasir…
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Pope Leo XIV reopens sealed papal apartment but will he live there?
Pope Leo XIV has reopened the papal apartment, sealed since Pope Francis’ death, raising questions about his approach to tradition.
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Pope Leo XIV reopens sealed papal apartment but will he live there?
Pope Leo XIV has reopened the papal apartment, sealed since Pope Francis’ death, raising questions about his approach to tradition.
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At least 17 killed in junta air strike on school in Myanmar, reports say
Sagaing region, near the border with India, has been a stronghold of armed resistance and the military in recent years has stepped up air strikes against the local pro-democracy People’s Defence Forces.
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