A ceasefire to end the conflict between India and Pakistan was shaken by overnight border fighting in the disputed Kashmir region. People on both sides of the Line of Control, which divides the territory, reported heavy exchanges of fire between Indian and Pakistani troops. The fighting subsided by Sunday morning. The two countries agreed …
Read More »How Leo became the unexpected pope
“Nobody does drama like the one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church,” said Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, shortly after emerging from the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV on Thursday. The quick decision, made some 33 hours after the Sistine Chapel’s doors closed and the cardinals went into …
Read More »After his son was killed in a Marine helicopter crash, a father says outdated technology robbed loved ones of answers
In a statement to NBC News on Friday, a Marine spokesperson confirmed that upgrading the Super Stallions with the technology is “cost-prohibitive” due to the remaining service life of the aircraft. The Marines have been using the powerful Super Stallions to transport heavy equipment, supplies and troops for more than …
Read More »Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages in Sunday appeal
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff. “Never again war!” Leo said from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. Recalling …
Read More »Egg prices decline, but grocery shoppers face coming uncertainty
The price surge has shifted shoppers’ expectations, and many have begun to make peace with much higher costs, however grudgingly. The average price consumers say they’d pay for a dozen eggs is $5.56, the market research firm Numerator reported last month, up sharply from $4.90 in January. “This increased willingness …
Read More »New Jersey mayor arrested while on Congressional visit to ICE facility
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Read More »In Syria, the search is on for the remains of Americans killed by ISIS a decade ago
“It seems now that ISIS views this site as a significant burial and execution location,” said Soufan. “Maybe they chose it because of its symbolic importance, and they probably reserve it for specific or high-value or high-profile victims.” Dabiq today is not fully secure. There are still ISIS sleeper cells …
Read More »Tariff talks begin between U.S. and Chinese officials in Geneva as the world looks for signs of hope
GENEVA — The U.S. treasury secretary and America’s top trade negotiator began talks with high-ranking Chinese officials in Switzerland Saturday aiming to de-escalate a dispute that threatens to cut off trade between the world’s two biggest economies and damage the global economy. China’s Xinhua News Agency says Treasury Secretary Scott …
Read More »India accuses Pakistan of violating ceasefire deal hours after it was announced
India’s government is accusing Pakistan of violating a ceasefire agreement that was reached earlier Saturday. In a statement, India’s foreign secretary said that the ceasefire “is being violated by Pakistan. The Indian Army is retaliating and dealing with this border intrusion.” “This intrusion is extremely condemnable and Pakistan is responsible …
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