Israel Announced a New Invasion of Gaza. Is It Bluffing?
After warning of a major ground operation, Israel has bombarded Gaza but has yet to start a big advance. The threat to do so may be an attempt to force Hamas to compromise in cease-fire talks.
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Trump and Putin Set to Discuss Ukraine War in High-Stakes Call
A telephone call between the two leaders would be the latest chapter in a flurry of diplomatic maneuvering over ending the three-year conflict.
Russia Beefs Up Bases Near Finland’s Border
Tents, shelters for fighter jets and warehouses for military vehicles show increased Russian presence near one of NATO’s newest members.
U.K.-E.U. Summit: What to Know as Officials Gather to Talk Defense, Trade and More
Top officials from Britain and the European Union will gather in London on Monday. Here’s what to expect.
South Africa’s President to Challenge Trump on Afrikaner Refugees
South Africa has been a focus of President Trump’s criticism in his second term. Mr. Trump has made debunked claims that white farmers in South Africa are being killed in a genocide. On May 12, Mr. Trump welcomed some of those farmers into the United States as refugees. He has also expelled South Africa’s ambassador…
Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Mass Draws World Leaders and Catholic Faithful
Leo XIV on Sunday celebrated an outdoor Mass formally inaugurating him as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, telling world leaders, the assembled hierarchy of his church and more than 100,000 faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square that the church needed a new unity that recognized its diversity. In his homily, the new…
Pope Leo’s Inaugural Mass Draws Global Leaders Including Zelensky, Vance and Carney
Presidents, prime ministers and royalty were among those present in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday morning for Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass, a service that marks the official start of his pontificate. Here are some of the world leaders who have flown to Rome to attend the Mass that installs Pope Leo as the leader…
What is the image of the Virgin Mary near the altar?
What is the image of the Virgin Mary near the altar?
Pakistan Says It Expects Truce to Hold as Hotline to India Stays Open
The two adversaries have spent the week since the end of the military confrontation making the case that they emerged victorious.