Palestinian schoolboy among two killed by Israeli settlers, amid spate of attacks on education in the West Bank
Middle East
April 22, 2026
Palestinian schoolboy among two killed by Israeli settlers, amid spate of attacks on education in the West Bank
Two Palestinians, among them a 14-year-old boy, have been shot and killed at a school in the occupied West Bank…
An unintended consequence of US immigration policy: Some fans are skipping the World Cup in the US
World
April 22, 2026
An unintended consequence of US immigration policy: Some fans are skipping the World Cup in the US
Steve Schwarzbach has attended every World Cup event since 2006. He had no apprehensions about attending the games in countries…
Many African Catholics have greeted Leo’s first visit with joy. Others fear he’s lent legitimacy to strongman leaders
World
April 22, 2026
Many African Catholics have greeted Leo’s first visit with joy. Others fear he’s lent legitimacy to strongman leaders
Abuja — For Mauro Rui Callado Cortêz, a Catholic lay teacher in Angola, the “unique opportunity” to see Pope Leo XIV…
Iran’s new supreme leader is nowhere to be seen. That might be helping the regime to survive
Middle East
April 22, 2026
Iran’s new supreme leader is nowhere to be seen. That might be helping the regime to survive
More than six weeks after he was announced as their new supreme leader following the assassination of his father, Iranians…
Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space
Middle East
April 21, 2026
Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space
Multiple oil spills are visible from space after Iranian and US-Israeli strikes hit oil facilities and ships in the region,…
Apple’s pick to replace Tim Cook hints at its plans for the AI era
Technology
April 21, 2026
Apple’s pick to replace Tim Cook hints at its plans for the AI era
Apple’s announcement Monday that CEO Tim Cook will step down and John Ternus will take over signals a significant shift…
A Louisiana man killed 8 children, 7 of his own. His family said warning signs preceded the tragedy
World
April 21, 2026
A Louisiana man killed 8 children, 7 of his own. His family said warning signs preceded the tragedy
Shreveport, Louisiana — Freddie Montgomery looked across the street as he walked home from visiting a neighbor and saw Shamar Elkins.…
Trump’s craving for the spotlight risks Iran deal hopes
Middle East
April 21, 2026
Trump’s craving for the spotlight risks Iran deal hopes
Donald Trump has spent days negotiating peace in Iran — with himself. The president has rolled out every trick in…
Japan opens door to global arms market with biggest export rule change in decades
World
April 21, 2026
Japan opens door to global arms market with biggest export rule change in decades
Tokyo Reuters — Japan on Tuesday unveiled its biggest overhaul of defense export rules in decades, scrapping restrictions on overseas arms…
Iran calls for immediate release of cargo ship seized by US
Middle East
April 21, 2026
Iran calls for immediate release of cargo ship seized by US
Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the seizure of Iranian cargo ship Touska by US forces and called for the “immediate release…