Pope Leo slams ‘collective failure’ of world hunger affecting millions
ROME — Pope Leo XIV on Thursday condemned the world’s failure to stop millions of people from going hungry, blaming a “soulless economy” and calling on […]
FACTBOX: Who is Madagascar’s new military ruler Michael Randrianirina?
ANTANANARIVO — Colonel Michael Randrianirina has taken control of Madagascar after its sitting president fled following weeks of youth-led Gen Z protests against his rule. Following […]
Bangladesh garment factory fire kills 16, toll may rise, official says
DHAKA — A fire at a garment factory in Bangladesh and a chemical warehouse adjacent to it on Tuesday killed at least 16 people and injured […]
Hamas swaps last Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, Trump says war ‘over’
JERUSALEM/CAIRO/DOHA — Hamas freed the last living Israeli hostages on Monday under a ceasefire deal, a big step towards ending two years of ruinous war […]