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India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire Amid Heightened Tensions
After four days of intense cross-border fighting, India and Pakistan reached a US-brokered ceasefire on Saturday. Despite some isolated violations...
New Pope Leo XIV Highlights AI Threats to Workers in Inaugural Address
Vatican City: Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, an American, surprised many by focusing his first public remarks on the economic upheaval posed by AI....
U.S. and U.K. Strike Trade Framework as Washington Looks Beyond China
The US and UK have unveiled a new trade framework, signaling progress toward a comprehensive post-Brexit deal. Under this initial agreement,...
Massive U.S. Explosives Shipment Heads to Israel, Raising Eyebrows
New York’s JFK Airport just shipped out 14 tons of nitrocellulose, a powerful explosive precursor, bound for Israel. Investigative journalists say...
Exploring the Globe’s Quirkiest Time Zones
Time zones usually march in one-hour increments, but a handful of regions defy convention with half- or quarter-hour offsets. Nepal, for instance,...
Navy Jet Lost at Sea From USS Harry S. Truman
A US Navy F/A-18F fighter jet was lost over the Red Sea after a failed landing attempt on the USS Harry S. Truman. The incident marks the second...
US-China tariff talks to resume in Geneva after secret marathon meeting
High-level talks between U.S. and Chinese officials in Geneva ran nearly 10 hours on Saturday, seeking ways to reduce record tariffs that have...
New Pope Celebrates First Mass, Signals Path Ahead
Vatican City - Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, celebrated his inaugural Mass, emphasizing unity and cooperation. Quickly elected in a...
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