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Decorated candles, flowers, and pictures of Pope Francis sit next to the statue of the late Pope John Paul II outside Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is admitted for treatment, in Rome, Italy, on February 22, 2025. — Reuters Pope not out of danger, condition continues to be critical: Vatican.  ‘His prolonged asthmatic attack required high-flow oxygen’. Thrombocytopenia, anaemia diagosed in …

American and USAID flags fly outside the aid agency’s building in Washington, DC, US, February 1, 2025. — Reuters  WASHINGTON: The Trump administration released $5.3 billion in previously frozen foreign aid, mostly for security and counternarcotics programmes, according to a list of exemptions reviewed by Reuters that included only limited humanitarian relief. President Donald Trump ordered a 90-day pause on …

Defendant Hadi Matar arrives for his trial on charges of second-degree attempted murder and second-degree assault dating to an attack on Salman Rushdie, at Chautauqua County Court in Mayville, New York, US, February 11, 2025. — Reuters  Matar found guilty of attempted murder in second degree. Attorney praises audience members who rushed to Rushdie’s aid. Convict’s lawyer says client disappointed …

Palestinian militants on Saturday freed two Israeli hostages, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released. Freedom for the captives caps an emotional two days in Israel, where the family of another hostage, Shiri Bibas, earlier on Saturday confirmed receipt of her remains. …

This handout photograph released by the Ukrainian presidential press service on September 27, 2024 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and Republican presidential nominee former US President Donald Trump meeting on September 27, 2024 in New York. — AFP Ukraine and US negotiating economic deal for fair cooperation. Zelenskiy rejects initial US proposal, citing lack of security promises. Tensions rise …

An American flag and USAID flag fly outside the USAID building in Washington, DC, US, February 1, 2025. — Reuters India investigates possible election-influencing activity by USAID. Trump mentions USAID spent $21 million on Indian voter turnout. Indian Express reports funds were for Bangladesh, not India. NEW DELHI: India’s authorities are investigating a “deeply troubling” information about US government’s activity …

The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, US, March 3, 2022. — Reuters Trump announces unprecedented military leadership shake-up. Trump to nominate retired Lt Gen Dan Caine as Brown’s successor. Defence Secretary Hegseth skeptical of Brown’s appointment. President Donald Trump on Friday fired the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General CQ Brown, and pushed …

Maine Governor Janet Mills stands as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a business session with US governors who are in town for the National Governors Association’s (NGA) annual winter meeting, at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, February 21, 2025. — Reuters  WASHINGTON: In a heated  argument on Friday, US President Donald Trump warned Maine’s Democratic Governor Janet …

British master chef Gordon Ramsay (Left) and Dallas-based “Next Level Chef” contestant Maryam Ishtiaq. —Instagram/Maryam Ishtiaq/Gordon Ramsay Maryam Ishtiaq, a Dallas-based culinary artist of Pakistani origin, has garnered acclaim from Gordon Ramsay, the British celebrity chef known for his taste for perfection, for whipping up an aromatic and yoghurty tandoori chicken dish of unmatched toothsomeness in the fourth season of …

A general view shows the hemicycle as French Prime Minister Michel Barnier delivers a speech at the National Assembly in Paris, France, December 2, 2024. — Reuters France’s Senate approved a bill on Thursday, aimed at prohibiting undocumented immigrants from marrying in the country, as part of the government’s broader efforts to tighten immigration laws.  The proposed legislation has faced …