White Smoke Rises – New Pope Elected At The Vatican
White smoke has risen from the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the 133 Cardinal electors have successfully chosen the new Pope, ABN TV reports. The world now awaits his first public appearance at the central window of St. Peter’s Basilica. This historic moment follows days of intense deliberations behind closed doors within the Vatican. The identity of the new pontiff will be...
Ukraine Refuses Ceasefire Proposal, Accuses Russia Of Deception
Ukraine on Thursday dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a three-day ceasefire as a "farce," accusing Moscow of continuing to launch widespread attacks across the front line despite the truce. The ceasefire, unilaterally declared by Russia to coincide with Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, was supposed to begin Thursday morning. However, Ukrainian officials reported intense hostilities continuing throughout the...
No Pope Yet As Black Smoke Rises Again From Vatican (Video)
Black smoke once again billowed from the Sistine Chapel's chimney on Thursday, signaling that the cardinals gathered in conclave have not yet decided who will become the next pope, ABN TV reports. https://youtube.com/shorts/SFLLpJSWHJw This marks the second consecutive day without a successful vote, as 133 cardinal electors continue their secret deliberations within the Vatican. The traditional black smoke, produced by burning...
Trump Set To Announce New Trade Deal With UK
The United States and Britain were reportedly set to announce a trade agreement on Thursday that could have implications for President Donald Trump’s tariff assault, though the scope of the deal may be limited. According to The New York Times and Politico, the agreement would be with the UK, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter. The Wall Street Journal...
Israel Warns Iran Of Potential Action Similar To Operations Against Hamas
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning to Iran on Thursday, declaring that Israel will respond to Tehran in the same way it has dealt with Hamas in Gaza. The statement follows a recent missile attack on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, claimed by Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen. “I warn… Iranian leaders who finance, arm, and exploit the...
Pakistan PM Vows Retaliation For Victims Of Alleged India’s Attack
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to “avenge the blood of our innocent martyrs” following deadly attacks that left at least 31 people dead and dozens more wounded in India’s assault on Punjab province and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Heavy artillery exchanges have been reported along the Line of Control (LoC), the de facto border dividing Indian- and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. India...
President Oligui To Face Significant Economic Challenges
The newly appointed president of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, faces significant obstacles as he assumes leadership of an oil-rich but indebted nation. The general was sworn in on Saturday after winning 94.85 percent in the April 12 vote in which international observers signalled no major irregularities. His victory followed a 19-month transition after he took power in a coup in...
Judge Orders Trump To Admit 12,000 Refugees Into US
President Donald Trump's administration's attempts to change American immigration policy were thwarted on Monday when a judge ordered the admission of about 12,000 refugees. The order clarifies the limits imposed by an appeals court ruling, which allowed the Trump administration to suspend the refugee admissions system, but said it must admit people already granted refugee status with travel plans to...
Trump To Visit Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump is due to meet the heads of state of six Gulf countries while on a visit to Riyadh later this month, a source close to the Saudi government told AFP on Sunday. Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates from May 13 to 16 will be the first foreign trip of his...
Oligui Sworn In As Gabon President
President-elect Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a coup that ended decades of Bongo family rule and won nearly 95 percent of the vote last month, took office in Gabon on Saturday. The general and former junta leader, who toppled Ali Bongo in August 2023, ending 55 years of dynastic rule by the Bongo family, officially takes the presidential reins after...
