Pope Francis recognizes 21 Copts beheaded by Islamic State as martyrs
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Thursday announced that 21 Coptic Orthodox Christians beheaded by Islamic State in Libya in 2015 are being recognized as […]
US, China pledge to maintain communications as two top officials meet
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration’s top security adviser met with China’s top diplomat this week and pledged to keep lines of communication open, the White […]
Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 hits off Tonga, no tsunami warning
An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck off Tonga on Thursday, United States Geological Survey said. The quake was at a depth of 212 km (132 […]
China dismisses claim its vessels approached ASEAN, India ships holding joint exercise
BEIJING/NEW DELHI — China’s foreign ministry on Tuesday dismissed accusations that boats belonging to a Chinese maritime militia had deliberately approached an area of the South […]