AP PHOTOS: Pope Leo XVI addresses crowds in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff…
Puerto Rico seeks to lure manufacturing to boost its economy as Trump’s tariff war deepens
A global trade war is offering Puerto Rico hope as the island attempts to strengthen its fragile economy.
From the left and right, US Catholics hope new pope fulfills their hopes
News that the global Catholic church would get its first-ever U.S.-born pope was welcomed by Catholics across the ideological spectrum in Pope Leo XIV’s homeland, raising the question of whether…
From the left and right, US Catholics hope new pope fulfills their hopes
News that the global Catholic church would get its first-ever U.S.-born pope was welcomed by Catholics across the ideological spectrum in Pope Leo XIV’s homeland, raising the question of whether…
‘Beacon of freedom’ dims as US initiatives that promote democracy abroad wither under Trump
The United States is pulling back from its role in spreading democratic ideals abroad under President Donald Trump.
How AI helps push Candy Crush players through its most difficult puzzles
Players swiping their way through more than 18,700 levels of Candy Crush Saga might be surprised to learn they’re solving puzzles enhanced by unsuspected ally: artificial intelligence.
Bangladesh’s former ruling party slams government decision to ban all its activities
Bangladesh’s former ruling party has accused the interim government of “stoking division” and trampling on “democratic norms” by banning all of its activities.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother’s Day
Pope Leo XIV has 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.
Israel’s blockade means Gaza’s hospitals cannot provide food to recovering patients
Hospital patients are among the most vulnerable as Palestinians across Gaza struggle to feed themselves.
Iran and US conclude a fourth round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program in Oman
Iran and the United States have held a fourth round of talks over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.