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Pierre Poilievre Faces Stunning Loss as Liberals Surge in Canadian Election Shake-Up

Pierre Poilievre, the long-standing Conservative heavyweight in Canadian politics, is facing the shock of his career after projections show he’s set t...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/29/2025

3 min read

Taiwan Holds Its Breath as Vatican Eyes China After Pope Francis's Death

Taiwan is feeling a little jittery these days, and it’s not just the aftershock of losing Pope Francis. As the Catholic Church gears up to choose a ne...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/27/2025

4 min read

Global Leaders Gather in Rome to Pay Final Respects at Pope Francis’ Funeral

Rome is bracing for one of the most high-profile gatherings in recent memory as leaders from across the globe descend upon St. Peter’s Basilica to bid...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/26/2025

3 min read

Iran and US Kick Off Nuclear Talks in Oman Amid Rising Tensions

High-stakes nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States have officially kicked off in Muscat, Oman, as both nations face mounting pressure...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/26/2025

3 min read

A Solemn Farewell: Highlights from Pope Francis' Funeral

The world gathered in solemnity to bid farewell to Pope Francis, as his funeral drew crowds from every corner of the globe. The ceremony, held at the ...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/26/2025

2 min read

A Century of Popes: Champions, Controversies, and Change in the Catholic Church

Pope Francis, at 88 years old, is currently in the hospital battling bilateral pneumonia—a diagnosis that has Catholics everywhere holding their breat...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/26/2025

5 min read

Paraguay Puts Iran’s IRGC on Terror List, U.S. Cheers Major Move Against Extremism

Paraguay just made a bold move in the global fight against terrorism, and it’s got the Trump administration breaking out the diplomatic confetti.On Th...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/25/2025

3 min read

5 Unfiltered Quotes from Cardinal Robert Sarah, the Conservatives’ Favorite for Next Pope

Cardinal Robert Sarah is grabbing the headlines again as speculation swirls over who could step up to lead the Catholic Church after Pope Francis. Kno...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/24/2025

4 min read

Pope Francis’ Last Words: A Thank You Echoes Through St. Peter’s Square

Pope Francis’ final hours were marked by gratitude and humility, as the Vatican revealed his last words on Tuesday. The 88-year-old pontiff spent his ...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/23/2025

3 min read

Pope Francis’s Final Journey: Mourners Gather as Pontiff Lies in State Ahead of Historic Funeral

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, has made his final earthly journey. The beloved pontiff passed away on April 21, 2025, at the a...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/23/2025

4 min read

Zelenskyy Doubts Putin’s Easter Ceasefire as Drones Buzz Overhead and US Truce Proposal Gets the Cold Shoulder

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is giving some serious side-eye to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Easter ceasefire announcement. As Putin ...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/22/2025

4 min read

Pope Francis: A Journey in Photos Through His Remarkable Years

Pope Francis: A Life Captured in ImagesFrom the moment he stepped onto the balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica in 2013, Pope Francis has been a figure who...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/22/2025

2 min read

Is Africa About to Give the World Its Next Pope?

JOHANNESBURG: The question buzzing through Vatican corridors: Could the next pope really come from Africa? With Catholicism booming on the continent, ...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/22/2025

4 min read

Who’s Next in Line? The Race to Become the 267th Pope Heats Up

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, closing the chapter on a papacy that left an undeniably deep mark on the Catholic Church. While the world mour...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/22/2025

4 min read

After Pope Francis’ Passing, Oscar-Nominated 'Conclave' Sparks Debate Over Papal Election Portrayal

Edward Berger’s mystery thriller "Conclave" has been at the center of Oscar buzz and religious debate, and now, with the death of Pope Francis at age ...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/22/2025

4 min read

US and Iran Gear Up for Third Round of Nuclear Talks After 'Very Good Progress'

The United States and Iran are heading back to the negotiating table for a third round of nuclear talks later this week in Muscat, Oman, building on w...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/22/2025

4 min read

Pope Francis Chose His Resting Place Days After Becoming Pontiff

Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, made it clear almost immediately after becoming pope where he wanted to spend eternity. Just days aft...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/21/2025

3 min read

Pope Francis’ Passing Halts Serie A Matches as Soccer World Mourns

The Italian Serie A soccer league has postponed all matches slated for Monday in response to the death of Pope Francis, who passed away at 88 after a ...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/21/2025

3 min read

World Leaders React with Sorrow and Praise to Death of Pope Francis

The news of Pope Francis' death on Monday sent a wave of grief and reflection across the globe, as leaders from every corner of the world offered trib...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/21/2025

4 min read

After Pope Francis: Can the Next Pope Fix the Vatican’s 'Mess'?

Pope Francis’s time at the helm of the Catholic Church can be summed up in one word: disruptive. Whether you loved him or loathed him, there’s no deny...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/21/2025

5 min read

Political Shockwaves: France's Le Pen Barred from Presidential Run Until 2027

France is reeling from what’s been dubbed a "political earthquake" after Marine Le Pen, the popular right-wing figurehead, was convicted of embezzleme...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/4/2025

4 min read

Rubio Urges NATO to Step Up Defense Spending, Brushes Off Media 'Hysteria'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a bold call for NATO nations to ramp up their defense spending, proposing a new target of 5% of GDP—a h...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/3/2025

4 min read

Israeli Forces Demand Evacuation of Rafah, Hinting at Renewed Offensive

The Israeli military has issued sweeping evacuation orders for most of Rafah, signaling the potential launch of a fresh ground offensive in the city f...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

3/31/2025

4 min read

His Brothers’ Keeper: Liran Berman’s Emotional Plea to Save Gali and Ziv from Hamas Captivity

Liran Berman describes his twin brothers, Gali and Ziv, as "the light of every room [they] walk into." That light was tragically dimmed when the broth...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

3/27/2025

4 min read

Europe Rejects Trump's Push to Ease Russia Sanctions, Sinking Black Sea Ceasefire

European leaders have firmly rejected President Donald Trump’s proposal to lift sanctions on Russia, signaling that the Black Sea truce is effectively...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

3/27/2025

4 min read

30 Years After Tokyo Subway Sarin Attack, Closure Remains Elusive for Victims and Families

Thirty years after the devastating sarin nerve gas attack on Tokyo's subway system, survivors and families of those killed are still searching for jus...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

3/22/2025

6 min read

Trump's Hostage Envoy Boehler Meets Taliban in Historic Kabul Meeting

Breaking News: In a diplomatic move that raised eyebrows, U.S. hostage envoy Adam Boehler met with Taliban officials at Kabul International Airport, m...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

3/21/2025

5 min read

Hamas Rockets Israel After Ceasefire Breakdown

Hamas has reignited tensions in the region, claiming responsibility for rocket attacks on Israel. The militant group stated the strikes were a direct ...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

3/20/2025

4 min read

Danish PM Frederiksen Aligns with Vance on Migration Threat to Europe

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has echoed Vice President JD Vance’s assertion that mass migration poses a significant threat to Europe. In an...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

3/20/2025

4 min read

Mass Anti-Corruption Protests Shake Serbia, Challenging Vucic's Grip

Serbia is facing its most significant political turmoil in years, as student-led protests challenge the authority of President Aleksandar Vucic, who h...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

3/18/2025

6 min read

Ceasefire Ends as Israel Strikes Gaza Following Hamas' Hostage Deal Refusal

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has officially collapsed, with Israeli fighter jets launching fresh airstrikes on the Gaza Strip. Israeli offic...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

3/18/2025

5 min read

Senior Islamic State Leader Killed in Iraq, Trump Declares 'Miserable Life Terminated'

The leader of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, Abdallah Maki Mosleh al-Rifai, also known as "Abu Khadija," has been killed in a joint operation by...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

3/17/2025

3 min read

Reports of Israel-Lebanon Normalization 'Overblown,' Risk Undermining Border Talks

Reports of Israel and Lebanon pursuing so-called "normalization" ties have been exaggerated, according to a U.S. official familiar with ongoing discus...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

3/12/2025

4 min read

Tulsi Gabbard's Prophetic Senate Warning Comes True as Al Qaeda-Linked Forces Wreak Havoc in Syria

Tulsi Gabbard’s warning about a terrorist takeover in Syria during her Senate confirmation hearing is proving eerily accurate, as reports of mass kill...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

3/9/2025

5 min read

Widespread Killing, Rape, and Disease: The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Living Nightmare

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has tragically earned its reputation as one of the most perilous places on the planet, especially for women and...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

3/9/2025

7 min read

DeepSeek AI Bot: A Trojan Horse in China's 'Unrestricted Warfare' Playbook

At a high-profile global artificial intelligence summit, Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing invited the world to embrace Chinese AI innovations, speci...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

3/2/2025

5 min read