Japan Earthquake: Death Toll Climbs to 48 Amid Search for Survivors
Earthquakes have rocked central Japan on New Years Day, killing at least 48, and causing widespread destruction and chaos.
World Celebrates the Arrival of 2024
The world has celebrated the arrival of 2024 with fireworks, concerts, and messages of hope in anticipation for what we will make of the gift of a new year.
Argentina’s Milei Formally Declines to Join China-Led BRICS Alliance
Javier Milei, Argentina’s newly elected president, wrote letters to leaders of (BRICS), formalizing his decision that Argentina would not join economic alliance.
IN-DEPTH: Pakistan–China Axis Behind Fresh Terror Attacks in India’s Kashmir Region: Expert
Pakistan–China Axis is behind terror attacks in India's Kashmir Region as axis wants to force India to shift troops from India–China border to fight terrorists.
Argentina’s President Javier Milei Signs Decree Slashing 5,000 Government Jobs
Javier Milei plans to lay off 5,000 state employees hired this year as part of efforts to slash government spending amid backdrop of Argentina's troubled economy.
Shooting at Prague University Leaves at Least 14 Dead and 25 Injured
David Kozak, a 24-year-old student from Kladno in central Bohemia, was the attacker. After killing 14 people and wounding others, the attacker shot himself.
Pope Says Catholic Priests Can Bless Same-Sex Couples, but Not Their Union
In a document issued on Dec. 18, 2023 by the Vatican, Pope Francis clarifies that Catholic priests can bless same-sex couples but not their union.
Javier Milei Braces Argentines for Economic Shock as He Takes Office
Javier Milei was inaugurated as Argentina’s new president on Dec. 10 as thousands of enthusiastic Argentines gathered to hear his first speech.
US Military Grounds Entire Osprey Fleet After Deadly Training Crash in Japan
U.S. military is grounding entire fleet of CV-22 Osprey aircraft following deadly U.S. Air Force crash off Japan's Yakushima Island coast leaving 8 airmen dead.
Japan’s First-Ever Conviction for Illegal Organ Trafficking Shines a Light on Forced Organ Harvesting
In a landmark ruling, a Japanese court has convicted a non-profit executive of facilitating illegal overseas organ transplants for Japanese citizens.
Russia Draws Western Ire After Top Court Dubs LGBT Movement ‘Extremist’
Russia’s Supreme Court is drawing condemnation from Western rights groups after effectively banning pro-LGBT “activism.”
Pope Says Church Leaders Can Baptize Some ‘Transsexual’ Catholics, Allow Some LGBT Godparents
A letter from Pope Francis provides guidelines on LGBT acceptance under church law. An American priest expects the result to be 'messy' problems for Catholics.
