President Donald Trump has called for the “total dismantlement” of Iran’s nuclear program, warning that a nuclear-armed Tehran would be catastrophic. “The only thing they can’t have is a nuclear weapon,” Trump said Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press.
Vatican analysts say the May 7 conclave carries historic weight, as cardinals work to elect a pope who can navigate deep rifts between reformists and conservatives.
When a new pope is elected, one of his first acts is choosing a name—a decision steeped in history, symbolism, and often, a hidden message. From St. Francis’ humility to Benedict’s peacemaking legacy, these names set the tone for an entire papacy. But why do popes abandon their birth names? Which names are avoided—and why? And what could the next pontiff call himself? Tracing a tradition that began in the 6th century, experts reveal how a single word can define an era of the Catholic Church.
A Houthi missile strike near Israel’s main airport forced major airlines to suspend flights. Operations resumed quickly, but tensions rose as Houthis warned the airport is unsafe and Israel vowed retaliation.
Pakistan test-fired its Abdali missile amid rising tensions with India over a Kashmir attack. Both nations trade accusations, prompting global calls for restraint to prevent further escalation in the region.
“This is democracy.”
– Germany’s foreign ministry responds to U.S. criticism over AfD designation
“We can see what it would take for Ukraine to stop. We can see what it would take for the Russians to stop… [but] those two positions are still a little far apart.”
The exemptions reflect Beijing’s focus on access to critical imports amid a growing trade war.
A viral post has claimed Russia has a ‘plan B’ that will bring Ukraine to its knees in a matter of weeks.
“We use active defense tactics: thanks to such actions, our soldiers restored a total of 115 positions within a month,” Syrskyi said during his briefing.
