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Trump AI post portraying him as Jesus-like figure fuels backlash in Pope Leo feud
WASHINGTON, April 14 — US President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure on Sunday, drawing widespread criticism even from some religious conservatives who typically […]
‘Ball in Iran’s court’: US ramps up pressure after failed talks
WASHINGTON, April 14 — US Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Washington has made its red lines clear in talks with Iran on ending the Mideast war and it […]
Scandal rocks Capitol Hill: Two congressmen resign as US House braces for rare expulsions
WASHINGTON, April 14 — Two US lawmakers stepped down Monday and two more faced possible expulsion over a series of scandals that have rattled both parties and thrown the House […]
Trump ups the stakes: Iranian boats near blockade to be ‘immediately eliminated’
WASHINGTON, April 14 — US President Donald Trump warned Monday that any Iranian attack boats that approach the American naval blockade around Iran’s ports would be destroyed, despite international calls […]
A desperate call from the front lines: African student trapped in Russia’s Ukraine war
MALABO, April 13 — A desperate voice crackled down the phone—Mariano Nkogo Mba Nchama’s 22-year-old son pleaded for help to get home to Equatorial Guinea from Ukraine, where he is […]
Netanyahu backs Trump’s Iran blockade, says Israel in ‘constant coordination’ with US
 JERUSALEM, April 13— Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today that Israel supports US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a naval blockade on Iran, adding that his government is […]
Pope Leo vows to keep speaking out against war after Trump calls him ‘terrible’
 WASHINGTON, April 13 — Pope Leo told Reuters on Monday that he plans to continue speaking out against war after US President Donald Trump’s direct attack on the leader […]
Philippines alleges toxic sabotage in South China Sea as fishermen accused of dumping cyanide in Spratlys waters
 MANILA, April 13 — The Philippines accused Chinese fishermen today of pouring cyanide in waters in the Spratly Islands, a flashpoint in the disputed South China Sea that has […]
As US naval blockade looms, Iran warns of wider Gulf escalation and regional instability
 TEHRAN, April 13 — Iran’s military said a US naval blockade set to begin today would be illegal and amount to piracy, warning that no Gulf ports would be […]
Australia names first woman to command its army in 125-year history
 SYDNEY, April 13 — A woman will command Australia’s army for the first time since its founding 125 years ago, Defence Minister Richard Marles said today as he unveiled […]