Cardinals Hold Ninth Meeting Ahead Of Vote For New Pope
The Vatican hosted the ninth of the Catholic cardinals' nearly daily meetings on Saturday in preparation for the election of a new pope. The closed-door “general congregations” allow them to discuss the challenges the successor to Pope Francis will face before they are locked into the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday for the vote. Walking through crowds of pilgrims and journalists for...
Sierra Leone Battles Mpox Outbreak: Over 1,100 Cases, 9 Deaths As Vaccination Efforts Intensify
Sierra Leone is grappling with a sharp rise in mpox cases, with 1,140 infections and nine deaths recorded so far in 2025, the country's health ministry confirmed Thursday. This marks a significant jump from last week’s tally of 763 cases and six deaths, underscoring the fast-moving nature of the outbreak that prompted the government to declare a public health emergency...
South Korea’s Ex-PM Declares Presidential Bid
The former South Korean prime minister, Han Duck-soo, declared his intention to run for president on Friday, entering the race in a snap election brought on by the former president's impeachment. The June 3 vote will decide who replaces impeached former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office ov his ill-fated declaration of martial law in December that...
Russian Strikes Injure 31 In Ukraine
Russian strikes in Ukraine overnight injured over 30 people, one day after Kyiv and Washington signed a historic minerals agreement. Ukraine hopes the deal will pave the way for Washington to provide security pledges to the embattled country, which has been fighting a Russian invasion for more than three years. “Twenty-nine people were wounded as a result of a nocturnal attack...
Trump Hails Musk Amid Exit Plans
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump stated that Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, could remain employed by the White House for as long as he desired, but that he understood the tycoon's desire to return to his business ventures. Musk said last month he will step back from his role as the unofficial head of the administration’s cost-cutting “Department...
Kamala Harris Blasts Trump’s Agenda As Long-Planned Power Grab In Defiant Post-Election Speech
In her first major address since November’s election loss, former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a blistering critique of Donald Trump and his allies on Wednesday, warning that their rapid political actions are part of a long-planned conservative strategy to reshape America for the wealthy and well-connected. Speaking to a packed audience at an event hosted by Emerge, a...
TotalEnergies Shows Resilience Amid Price Volatility, Increases Dividend, Buybacks
Wednesday – TotalEnergies demonstrated resilience in the face of a challenging market environment, posting a solid first-quarter performance and reaffirming its commitment to rewarding shareholders and advancing strategic investments. The energy giant reported a first-quarter net profit of $3.9 billion—down from the same period last year, largely due to a global drop in crude oil prices. However, the result remained...
Massive Blackout Hits Spain, Portugal, Southern France, Millions Without Power
A massive blackout has plunged Spain and several European countries into darkness, crippling transport networks and cutting off access to the Internet and mobile services for millions. ABN TV reports that Spain, Portugal, and Southern France are among the most severely affected regions. The power outage, which began around 12:35 PM local time on Monday, has left citizens without electricity...
”Stop shooting” – Trump Urges Putin
US President Donald Trump declared his desire for Russian President Vladimir Putin to "stop shooting" in Ukraine and sign a peace agreement. Trump, who boasted before his inauguration that he could halt Russia’s invasion of Ukraine within one day, has launched a diplomatic offensive since taking office to halt the fighting. Those efforts have so far failed to yield any results. “Well,...
Rwanda Arrests Three Top Mining, Oil Officials In Graft Probe
Rwanda has detained four businessmen and three senior officials from the Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board on suspicion of corruption and power abuse. Rwanda’s Investigation Bureau said the trio — Augustin Rwomushana, John Kanyangira and Richard Niyongabo — were being jailed in the capital, Kigali, without giving a date for their arrests. It was unclear whether the officials were linked to...
