TEHRAN | TASS | The US Air Force has conducted a successful attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities, and all aircraft have returned to airbases, US President Donald Trump reported on Truth Social. “We have completed our very successful attack on the three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and …
Read More »Iran hesitates on participation in 6th round of talks with U.S
TEHRAN | Xinhua | Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Saturday that the country has not yet decided whether to take part in the sixth round of indirect talks with the United States scheduled to be held in Oman on Sunday. In an interview with state-run IRIB TV, …
Read More »PROFILE: Bishop Elect Simon Peter Engurait
✳Father Engurait was born on August 28, 1971, in Ngora, Uganda. ✳ Attended St. Peter’s College in Tororo District, Uganda, ✳Studied at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana. ✳ Received a bachelor’s degree at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda (1995), ✳Master of divinity from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, …
Read More »Musk says feels ‘stuck in a bind’ in US administration
WASHINGTON, the United States | TASS | US businessman Elon Musk said he had disagreements with the administration of US President Donald Trump regarding his oversight of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which made him feel “stuck in a bind.” “It’s difficult for me to bring that up in …
Read More »South African president says relations with US successfully ‘reset’
CAPE TOWN | Xinhua | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that the country has successfully “reset” its relationship with the United States following his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House last week. Ramaphosa made the remarks during an oral question-and-answer session at the …
Read More »JD Vance acknowledges end to uncontested US dominance
WASHINGTON | TASS | The era of uncontested US dominance is now over, US Vice President JD Vance said, addressing a Naval Academy Graduation Ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland, on Friday. “In the wake of the Cold War, America enjoyed a mostly unchallenged command of the commons, airspace, sea, space, and …
Read More »Mexico’s cattle industry suffers great loss from U.S. imports ban
MEXICO CITY | Xinhua | The Mexican cattle industry is losing about 11.4 million U.S. dollars each day due to the U.S. government’s suspension of live cattle imports from the country, authorities said Monday. The temporary ban, which Washington said was because of a review of joint efforts to control …
Read More »Gazans reject US-Israeli aid distribution plan, call for enhanced UN role
GAZA | Xinhua | A joint U.S.-Israeli initiative to distribute humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip has triggered strong backlash from Gazans, who say the plan undermines their dignity and sidelines established international relief channels. Palestinians displaced by months of conflict voiced deep mistrust of the effort, accusing Washington and …
Read More »The deplorable rise of MAGA Catholicism
In 2020, Trump – who is far from a devout Christian – claimed that Biden was “against God” and “against guns.” To an ultra-conservative culture warrior, the connection is clear: we love guns, so God must, too. COMMENT | IAN BURUMA | Some popes fit their times to perfection. Pope …
Read More »REPORT: US prepares more Russia sanctions
LONDON, UK | TASS | The US has put together new sanctions against Russia meant to step up pressure on Moscow in the course of talks to end the conflict in Ukraine, Reuters reported, citing sources. The potential targets include state-controlled Russian energy giant Gazprom and major companies involved in the natural …
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