Ukraine calls Jeddah talks productive, Russia calls them doomed
Reuters A senior Ukrainian official said on Sunday that talks in Saudi Arabia to make headway towards a peaceful settlement of the war with Russia had been productive, but Moscow called the meeting a doomed attempt to swing the Global South behind Kyiv. More than 40 countries, including China, India, the United States, and European […]
Niger’s citizens undaunted as deadline to reverse coup expires
Niamey, Niger Reuters Thousands of supporters of Niger’s coup leaders flocked to a stadium in the capital Niamey on Sunday, apparently undaunted by the threat of military intervention from West Africa’s regional bloc as its ultimatum to reinstate the President expires. On Niamey’s streets there were also sporadic displays of support for the junta, which […]
Pakistan passenger train derails, killing at least 30 people, GEO reports
Islamabad, Pakistan Reuters A passenger train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 30 people and injuring more than 80, local broadcaster Geo reported citing a district official. A rescue worker searches for victims after a train derailed in Sarhari town in district Sanghar, Pakistan, on 6th August, 2023. PICTURE: Reuters/Yasir Rajput Around […]
Pope discusses health, his ditched peace prayer in Fatima and LGBTQ+ Catholics in airborne briefing
Aboard the papal plane AP Pope Francis said Sunday his recovery from his latest abdominal surgery is going well and stressed that he ditched speeches during his five-day trip to Portugal and spoke off-the-cuff not because he was tired or feeling unwell, but to better communicate with young people. Francis was asked about his health en route […]
Pope announces World Youth Day to return to Asia in 2027, urges young people “not to be afraid”
Lisbon, Portugal AP Pope Francis told young people on Sunday the Catholic Church needs them and urged them to follow their dreams as he wrapped up World Youth Day in Portugal with a massive open-air Mass and an announcement that the next edition would be held in Asia for the first time in three decades. […]
Hiroshima marks a-bomb anniversary, calls nuclear deterrence “folly”
Tokyo, Japan Reuters Japan on Sunday marked the 78th anniversary of the US atomic bombing on Hiroshima, where its mayor urged the abolition of nuclear weapons and called the Group of Seven leaders’ notion of nuclear deterrence a “folly”. The day to commemorate the victims of the world’s first nuclear attack comes as Russia has […]
Serbian coal miners uncover Roman ship
Kostolac, Serbia Reuters Archaeologists in Serbia are painstakingly brushing sand and soil off the ancient woodwork of a Roman ship discovered by miners in a vast opencast coal quarry. After an excavator at the Drmno mine uncovered some timber, experts from the site of a nearby former Roman settlement known as Viminacium rushed to try […]
Despite heatwave warnings, South Korea presses on with World Scout Jamboree
Buan, South Korea Reuters South Korea decided on Saturday to press on with hosting the World Scout Jamboree, despite warnings about the dangers posed by the extreme heat the country is enduring, and the US and British contingents pulling out a week early. Tens of thousands of scouts, aged between 14 to 18 years, had […]
The Interview: Anne Graham Lotz, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright on End Times, their health, their ministry
The daughter and granddaughter of Billy Graham are out with their second joint book, ‘Preparing to Meet Jesus: A 21-Day Challenge to Move from Salvation to Transformation’. ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, spoke with them…
Food prices soar after sanctions on coup-hit Niger
Niamey, Niger Reuters Shoppers in Niger’s coup-hit capital Niamey face soaring prices for basic foods since the military takeover triggered trade sanctions from West African neighbours. At one rain-drenched market, customer Ibou Kane said a sack of rice had gone up by more than a third to around 15,000 CFA francs ($US25) since the coup […]