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Russia Launches Largest Drone Attack; Captures Villages in Northeast Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine: Russia unleashed 355 drones, its most extensive aerial barrage yet, striking multiple Ukrainian cities. Ground forces reportedly...
Russia Launches Record Drone Attack on Ukraine; Trump Condemns Putin’s “Needless Killing”
Kyiv, Ukraine: Russia launched a massive drone offensive, deploying 355 drones in what officials call the largest barrage since 2022. Former U.S....
Americans are fueling a massive pope economy
Rome, Italy: Since Pope Leo XIV—born in Chicago—assumed the papacy on May 8, a “pope economy” has surged. Vendors hustle to produce everything...
Nuclear talks between U.S. and Iran reach a 5th round. Here’s the key issue.
Rome, Italy: American and Iranian diplomats wrapped a fifth round of nuclear negotiations, deadlocked over uranium enrichment. The U.S. demands...
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 22, 2025
Kyiv, Ukraine: The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) released its May 22 Russian offensive assessment, noting strategic movements along key...
EU Intensifies Pressure on Russia With Four New Sanctions Packages
Brussels, Belgium: The European Union adopted its 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th sanctions packages against Russia in one sweeping move, intensifying...
Gaza Aid Standoff Raises Global Pressure on Israel
London, UK: International tension over the Gaza crisis intensified as the UK paused trade negotiations with Israel, citing a severe humanitarian...
UK and EU Reset Relations with New Trade, Security Deal
London, UK: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a landmark deal aimed at restoring...
Pope Leo XIV’s First Mass Draws 200,000 to Vatican
Vatican City: Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost from Chicago, led his inaugural Mass before an estimated 200,000 people. Dignitaries...
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