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With Mideast in conflict, Pope Leo criticizes those who invoke God for war

Pope Leo XIV has publicly condemned the theological framing of the U. S.-Iran war, stating divine backing cannot be invoked for armed conflict. The Vatican's intervention exposes a direct ideological…

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As U.S. bombs Iran, Pope Leo criticizes the idea of a ‘God of war’

Pope Leo XIV has openly condemned the Trump administration's theological justification for the ongoing U. S. bombardment of Iran. The Vatican is actively distancing the Catholic Church from Washington's rhetoric,…

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Three Ships Appear to Enter Hormuz By New Route Along Oman Coast

Vessel tracking data shows three Omani-managed ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz via an unusual southern corridor along the Omani coast. The maneuver bypasses Iranian territorial waters, emerging as a…

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IDF Alone Cannot Disarm Hezbollah, Which Would Require Lebanon Takeover, Officials Say

Israeli defense officials concede that fully dismantling Hezbollah’s arsenal is operationally impossible without a full-scale ground occupation of Lebanon and that IDF Alone Cannot Disarm Hezbollah. The admission exposes the…

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French-Owned Container Ship Exits Hormuz in First Since War

A French-owned container ship exits Hormuz, marking the first confirmed transit by a Western-linked ship since the February 28 escalation. The passage suggests a potential fracture in the blockade, raising…

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Europe must prepare for long-lasting energy shock, EU warns

Brussels is drafting emergency contingency measures, including potential fuel rationing and further strategic reserve drawdowns, to counter a protracted energy crisis fueled by the escalating Middle East conflict. EU Energy…

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Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper convened an emergency virtual summit of 40 nations to coordinate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following Tehran's maritime blockade. The coalition talks proceeded…

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Nations to meet on Strait of Hormuz as Trump calls for others to ‘take the lead’

Global energy markets face severe disruption as Washington signals an abrupt exit from the Iranian theater, leaving the critical Strait of Hormuz blockaded. A coalition of over thirty nations is…

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After Sting Operation, Cousin of Bashar al-Assad Convicted in Arms for Drugs Deal

A federal jury in Virginia has convicted Antoine Kassis, Cousin of Bashar al-Assad Convicted in Arms for Drugs Deal, on narco-terrorism charges following a coordinated international sting. The verdict exposes…

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Full list of meds in shortage after supply issues concerns raised amid Iran war

Global pharmaceutical supply chains are buckling as the Iran conflict chokes critical transit routes in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz. Patients and healthcare providers now face looming…

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Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill 13 civilians

A catastrophic chain of explosions at a Burundian military arsenal has killed at least 13 civilians and injured nearly 60 others in the densely populated Musaga district. While military officials…

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The Hormuz Ultimatum: Verifying Washington’s Red Line

High-level diplomatic intercepts confirm a definitive ultimatum from Washington regarding the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. Verification of secondary channels between the State Department and Tehran remains active as regional shipping…

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American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad

Suspected Iran-backed militants abducted American freelance reporter Shelly Kittleson from central Baghdad on Tuesday, executing the grab despite prior U. S. intelligence warnings. Iraqi forces captured one suspect after a…

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Middle East crisis live: war will end in ‘two or three weeks’ claims Trump; Rubio says US will ‘reexamine’ relationship with Nato

Middle East Crisis deepens further as Washington projects a unilateral military withdrawal from Iran within weeks, simultaneously abandoning efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The accelerated timeline coincides with…

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Trump slams allies as Europeans show reluctance to aid U.S. in Iran war

Trump slams allies as Europeans show reluctance to aid U.S. in Iran war as Washington continues faceing a deepening rift with NATO partners as the U. S.-led offensive against Tehran…

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Pakistan Says Saudi, Egypt, Turkey Support US-Iran Peace Talks

Pakistan has positioned itself as a central mediator in the escalating US-Iran Peace Talks, announcing backing from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey for direct peace talks in Islamabad. The diplomatic…

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Expansion of the Front: Analyzing the consequences of Houthi intervention in the Iran-Israel-US war

Yemen’s Houthi forces have formally entered the month-old US-Israeli war with Iran, launching ballistic missiles at Israel and threatening a catastrophic dual-chokepoint blockade on global shipping. With the Strait of…

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Catholic Leaders Barred From Jerusalem Holy Site on Palm Sunday

Israeli police blocked senior Catholic clerics from accessing the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass, citing active wartime security protocols amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. The…

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Egypt’s early closing order jolts Cairo’s night life as war-driven oil costs soar

Egypt has mandated a strict 9 p.m. closure for commercial venues across Cairo, a drastic measure to curb a ballooning $2.5 billion energy import bill. The blackout orders expose the…

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Sperm Whale Birth Filmed For The First Time Reveals Astonishing Group Behavior

Researchers off the coast of Dominica have secured the first verified footage of a sperm whale birth, exposing a highly coordinated, multi-family support system that upends existing models of cetacean…

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Expelled but Staying: Iranian ambassador challenges Lebanese persona non grata tag.

Iran's ambassador-designate to Lebanon, Mohammad Reza Sheibani, is actively defying a government expulsion order, relying on political cover from Hezbollah and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to remain in Beirut. The…

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