Pope Francis hospitalized
The pontiff is now undergoing treatment for bronchitis, according to The Holy See Press Office Pope Francis has been admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Friday for treatment of…
Russian citizen among hostages released by Hamas
Alexander Trufanov has been freed following diplomatic efforts by Moscow Hamas has released three hostages, including a Russian national, as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. The men were…
Ukrainian PM offers ‘critical minerals’ to EU
US President Trump was first to demand access to the country’s resources, but Ukraine’s Zelensky has so far reportedly “politely declined” Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmigal wrote that his country…
Trump praises Vance’s ‘brilliant’ warning to EU
The US vice president spoke about the real “threat from within” at the Munich Security Conference US Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a fiery speech at the Munich Security Conference…
Saudi Arabia welcomes Putin-Trump summit proposal
A possible meeting was proposed during the leaders’ 90-minute phone conversation on Wednesday Saudi Arabia said on Friday that it commended the phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and…
‘BRICS is dead’ if it messes with dollar
The US president has warned of severe tariffs if the geopolitical bloc pursues a common currency US President Donald Trump has declared the BRICS trade and development group “dead” and…
Zelensky demands 1.5 million-strong army
Europe must help Ukraine beef up its military until it joins NATO, the country’s leader has told the Munich Security Conference Vladimir Zelensky has issued a new demand to Ukraine’s…
South African central bank chief warns against populism
Lesetja Kganyago says that populist movements, which have grown in Western countries, endanger institutions The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has warned South Africans against the rise…
Russia wants US to clarify Ukraine troop deployment threat
The Kremlin has asked Washington to explain Vice President J.D. Vance’s comments The Kremlin has requested clarification from the US after Vice President J.D. Vance suggested American troops could be…
‘We will not be bullied’: This nation refuses to bow down to US pressure
Tensions between South Africa and the US have revealed deep and fundamental contradictions At the start of 2025, tensions between South Africa and the US sharply escalated. It all started…
Trump offers F-35 fighter jets to India
The US leader has claimed Washington will substantially increase its military sales to New Delhi during talks with PM Narendra Modi US President Donald Trump has said his country will…
US aircraft carrier collides with cargo ship
USS Harry S. Truman’s nuclear propulsion systems are “safe and stable,” according to the US Navy The USS Harry S. Truman, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, collided with the merchant vessel…