Syria’s rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), pledged to disband rebel factions and integrate fighters into a defense ministry to reassure minorities and promote unity. Sharaa emphasized protecting all Syrians and restoring relations with foreign nations while urging the lifting of international sanctions to enable refugee returns. Assad’s recent fall has led the EU to reopen its delegation in Damascus and … Continue reading Syrian HTS leader says rebel factions that overthrew Assad will be ‘disbanded’

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off Vanuatu, killing at least 14 people, injuring over 200, and causing widespread destruction. Centered near Port Vila, the quake damaged hospitals, infrastructure, and diplomatic buildings, leaving many trapped under rubble. Rescue efforts continue, with some survivors pulled from collapsed buildings. The government declared a state of emergency, imposing curfews and prioritizing restoring water and communication services, ABC News has … Continue reading 14 dead and hundreds injured in magnitude 7.3 quake in Vanuatu

The Vatican faces a severe financial crisis, with a 2023 deficit of $87 million, exacerbated by declining donations, reduced tourism, and falling gold investments. Critics partly blame Pope Francis, citing his progressive policies on issues like climate change and family values, which have alienated conservative Catholics. The crisis threatens pensions for retired clergy and staff, the Irish Star has reported. Hopes rest on the 2025 … Continue reading Vatican ‘on the brink of Bankruptcy’ due to decline in global donations

Pope Francis narrowly escaped two assassination attempts during his historic trip to Iraq in March 2021, as revealed in excerpts from his upcoming autobiography, Hope. British intelligence warned of a young suicide bomber and a van packed with explosives targeting the pope in Mosul. Both threats were neutralized by Iraqi police. Despite intense security concerns and the Covid-19 pandemic, the 88-year-old pontiff insisted on the trip, … Continue reading Pope Says Escaped Two Attempts On His Life In Iraq

Ukraine carried out a daring operation in Moscow, killing Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, head of Russia’s Radiological, Chemical, and Biological Defense Troops, by detonating a scooter bomb. The attack, claimed by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), marked the most senior Russian commander killed in the capital since the war began. Kirillov, accused by Kyiv of war crimes involving chemical weapons, was under U.K. sanctions for deploying … Continue reading Ukraine Says It Killed Senior Russian General in Moscow Scooter Bombing