Ukraine and Russia far apart in direct talks, but prisoner swap agreed

While there was no breakthrough on the crucial issue of a truce – as expected –…

Trump expected to meet Syrian leader after announcing he will lift sanctions

The country looks forward to a future of “stability, self-sufficiency and genuine reconstruction after years of…

Trump considers suspending right of person to challenge his detention

Congress had already passed a law stripping judicial courts of jurisdiction over immigration cases Donald Trump’s…

European leaders pressure Russia over 30-day Ukraine ceasefire

Once a ceasefire is achieved, it will take time, but this will be a huge moment…

Pope Leo XIV to celebrate first major Mass today

Chicago Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected on Thursday after four rounds of voting as the…

World leaders congratulate Leo XIV

May his life and ministry inspire us to persevere in our daily walk with our Lord…

Black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney indicates no decision on next pope

Three out of last five popes were elected on the second day of conclave, but this year’s…

Houthis say US ‘backed down’ and Israel not covered by ceasefire

On 15 March, Trump ordered an intensification of the air campaign against the Houthis and threatened…

US and China to start talks over trade war this week

My sense is that this will be about de-escalation, not about the big trade deal, but…

Duke of Sussex Prince Harry wants reconciliation with Royal Family

There have been so many disagreements between myself and some of my family, but had now…

How Canada’s Conservatives threw away a 27-point lead to lose again

An unstoppable movement has grown under his leadership, and I know we need Pierre fighting in…

A turnaround victory made possible by Trump

He ran hard against what the party continuously characterised as the real threat Trump posed not…

Suspect charged after Vancouver car ramming leaves 11 dead

I saw one dead, one man on the ground, and I went… towards the end where…

Gaza health ministry denies manipulating death toll figures

They gave us a paper to confirm they were martyred and told us to come back…

Thousands join anti-Trump protests across US

I wanted the boys to learn about the origins of this country and that sometimes we…

US Supreme Court halts deportation of Venezuelans under wartime law

Out of 261 Venezuelans deported as of 8 April to a notorious mega-jail in El Salvador,…

Trump says US will ‘pass’ on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon

Now if, for some reason, one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we’re just…

Gaza hospital hit by Israeli strike, Hamas says

Dozens of Palestinians, including women and children, were also seen fleeing from a courtyard inside the…

Children among 18 killed in Russian attack on Zelensky’s home city

Military chiefs from both the UK and France met Zelensky in Kyiv earlier in the day…

Israel-Hamas ceasefire back on table in new negotiations

The Iran-backed group is thought to still be holding 59 hostages, although not all are believed…

Top US officials shared Yemen strike plans with journalist in group chat

President Trump continues to have the utmost confidence in his national security team, including National Security…

Over 326 killed as Israeli launches deadliest airstrike on Gaza

There’s already been enormous suffering there, which is why we’re calling upon all parties to respect…

US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen’s Houthis

We will use overwhelming lethal force until we have achieved our objective The US has launched…

Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire

We need to negotiate with our American colleagues and partners. Maybe I’ll have a call with…

New Canada’s prime minister vow to win trade war against Trump

Carney won on the first ballot on Sunday evening, taking 85.9% of the vote to beat…

Syrian security forces accused of killing hundreds of civilians

Some 125 members of the Islamist-led government security forces and 148 pro-Assad fighters have been killed…

Russian strikes kill at least 25 in Ukraine

Ukraine has continued to target Russia, whose defence ministry said its forces had intercepted 31 Ukrainian…

Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks

Release all of the hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies…

Arab leaders votes $53bn for Gaza reconstruction in order to avoid Trump’s takeover

What sets this new plan apart is not just about property development; its banners are politics…

Zelensky in Washington to discuss minerals deal with Trump

Two weeks ago, during talks over the minerals deal, Trump branded Zelensky a “dictator” and falsely…