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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV as “terrible” and “weak on crime” in a social media post, prompting the pontiff …

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is “not a big fan” of Pope Leo XIV, following the pontiff’s public appeal …

The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement Sunday after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan’s capital, leaving a two-week …

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Thursday against imposing fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz after reports emerged …

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing on Friday and said he has “full confidence” that people …

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said Israel remains ready to resume military action against Iran despite a two-week ceasefire between Iran …

Iran on Thursday announced alternative routes for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz to reduce the risk of sea mines, as authorities …

Donald Trump announced a temporary two-week pause in escalating military action against Iran, saying the U.S. would “suspend” further attacks if Iran …

Taiwan’s main opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, is set to make a rare trip to China on Tuesday, becoming the first sitting Kuomintang …

Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross on April 3, 2026, at …