Pope shows ‘slight improvement’ but remains in critical condition, Vatican says
World
February 25, 2025
Pope shows ‘slight improvement’ but remains in critical condition, Vatican says
CNN — Pope Francis is showing “slight improvement” but is still in “critical” condition, the Vatican said in an update…
South Korea’s president is fighting to stay in office and out of prison after martial law fiasco. Here’s what happens next
World
February 25, 2025
South Korea’s president is fighting to stay in office and out of prison after martial law fiasco. Here’s what happens next
Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a string of legal battles as the suspended…
US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine
World
February 25, 2025
US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine
CNN — The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine…
Israel sends tanks to the West Bank for the first time in 20 years. Here’s why that’s significant
Middle East
February 25, 2025
Israel sends tanks to the West Bank for the first time in 20 years. Here’s why that’s significant
CNN — The Israeli military this weekend deployed tanks to the occupied West Bank for the first time in two…
Taliban raids and suspends Afghanistan’s only nationwide women’s radio station
Middle East
February 24, 2025
Taliban raids and suspends Afghanistan’s only nationwide women’s radio station
CNN — The Taliban suspended the operation of Afghanistan’s only nationwide women’s radio station after raiding its premises on Tuesday,…
Zelensky says ready to quit if it brings peace, pushes back on US demand for Ukrainian minerals
World
February 24, 2025
Zelensky says ready to quit if it brings peace, pushes back on US demand for Ukrainian minerals
CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he was “ready” to resign as leader if it meant it would…
7,000 killed since January in fighting in DRC, prime minister says
World
February 24, 2025
7,000 killed since January in fighting in DRC, prime minister says
Reuters — Some 7,000 people have died since January in fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), its prime…
How Trump’s government-cutting moves risk exposing the CIA’s secrets
World
February 24, 2025
How Trump’s government-cutting moves risk exposing the CIA’s secrets
Washington CNN — The CIA is conducting a formal review to assess any potential damage from an unclassified email sent…
Children of UK couple detained in Afghanistan appeal to Taliban for their release
Middle East
February 24, 2025
Children of UK couple detained in Afghanistan appeal to Taliban for their release
London AP — A British couple in their 70s who run education programs in Afghanistan have lost contact with their…
Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US after conservatives win German election – and far-right support surges
World
February 24, 2025
Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US after conservatives win German election – and far-right support surges
Berlin CNN — Europe must seek to “achieve independence” from the United States, Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said…