Pope Leo XIV left Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery to remove a malignant lung tumour, returning to the Vatican three days earlier than initially expected. The pontiff
India is poised to purchase 114 additional French Dassault Rafale aircraft in a deal valued at $39 billion, marking a dramatic turnaround for a fighter once dismissed as a white elephant. According
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Germany will host Ukrainian soldiers to train its troops in advanced drone warfare and modern combat technologies, reflecting Ukraine’s extensive frontline experience in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The agreement, confirmed last
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The United States has updated its allegation that China conducted an underground nuclear test in June 2020, providing new details from seismic monitoring data that suggest a possible concealed detonation. Assistant Secretary
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In a dimly lit bar in Shanghai, customers don’t begin their evening by scanning a liquor menu. Instead, they extend their wrists across a wooden counter for a pulse diagnosis, an age-old
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Once considered mere modes of transport, cars today are sophisticated networks of computers, sensors, and connectivity, transmitting data continuously to manufacturers, apps, and cloud services. But an investigative report by Haaretz reveals
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As America begins to celebrate our 250th anniversary, I’m pleased to have been asked to write about George Washington’s leadership. As president, I found great comfort and inspiration in reading about my predecessors
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One of the towering questions hovering over the Epstein saga was whether the illicit sexual activities of the world’s most powerful people were used as blackmail by Epstein or by intelligence agencies with
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When Beijing announced an investigation into one of its most senior military figures, it sent shockwaves through diplomatic and academic circles. The inquiry into Zhang Youxia, long considered a trusted ally of
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has issued a stark warning that US President Donald Trump remains intent on pursuing control of Greenland, despite softening his public rhetoric about using military force to
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That the U.S. Surveillance State is rapidly growing to the point of ubiquity has been demonstrated over the past week by seemingly benign events. While the picture that emerges is grim, to put
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Europe must urgently increase the size of its armed forces if it is to deter future aggression from Russia, the alliance’s most senior military officer has warned, delivering one of the starkest
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As investigators and journalists continue to sift through the vast archive of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein, a series of unusual references has surfaced far from the primary theatres of scandal. Mentions
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A great-grandson of Benito Mussolini has sparked controversy in Italy by defending the legacy of the fascist dictator in a new book, claiming that the regime was “not so bad” and that
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The CIA has launched a provocative new video aimed at Chinese military officers, seeking to capitalize on domestic discord after Beijing’s recent purge of General Zhang Youxia, the vice-chairman of the Central
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Singapore has unveiled its most ambitious Budget yet, setting aside a record $154.7 billion to bolster economic competitiveness, invest in artificial intelligence (AI), and provide expanded support for families and workers. Announced
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