Pope Leo denies targeting Trump, says comments misread during Africa tour
That speech, said Leo, "was prepared two weeks ago, well before the president ever commented on myself and on the message of peace that I am promoting."
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North Korea fires missiles ahead of possible US, South Korea talks
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Two US soldiers wounded in bear attack during training exercise in Alaska
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles, Japan says
The incident marks the North's seventh ballistic missile launch this year and its fourth in April alone.
At least four injured in incident at BP refinery near Seattle
At least four people were injured, with three hospitalized, following an explosion at BP's Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine, Washington.
Arab, Muslim states condemn Israel's decision to send envoy to Somaliland
Several Arab and Muslim states condemned Israel's decision to send a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, while the Republic of Somaliland responded, accusing them of hypocrisy.
Police shoot suspect dead after six killed in Kyiv shooting where Russian-born man held hostages
A shooting in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district left six dead, including a hostage, after a Russian-born man opened fire on passersby before barricading himself in a supermarket, where police killed him.
US planning to seize Iran-linked ships in coming days, WSJ says - report
The potential US military action comes as Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, including attacking several ships earlier on Saturday.
Trump announces he will have updates on Iran ‘by the end of today'
Trump said on Friday that he may end the ceasefire with Iran unless a long-term deal to end the war is agreed upon by Wednesday.
Five tankers seen loading oil on Iran's Kharg Island, as US blockades Strait of Hormuz - report
Another five tankers, loaded with approximately 9 million barrels of oil, were spotted in the Gulf of Oman earlier this week and are no longer visible in the images.
Trump cites 'some pretty good news' on Iran, says ceasefire may end if no deal reached by Wednesday
"We had some pretty good news 20 minutes ago, but it seems to be going very well in the Middle East with Iran," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back to Washington from Arizona.
Palestinian rights orgs. push Australian Ministry of Defense to release arms export documents
This is the second time the group has attempted to access such documents, with their first attempt having been discontinued shortly after it was launched in November of 2023, ACIJ stated.
Trump says UFO review uncovered 'interesting' documents
The Pentagon has investigated reports of UFOs in recent years, with Trump directing US agencies in February to begin releasing government files on UFOs.
