Pope Leo XIV’s France Visit Highlights Secularism, Religious Freedom
PARIS: Pope Leo XIV’s four-day visit to France is highlighting the country’s distinctive model of secularism, known as laïcité, as…
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Dolly Parton Day Celebrated Worldwide with Parades, Pink Lights and Book Drives
NASHVILLE: Communities across the United States and other parts of the world are marking Dolly Parton Day on Friday, honoring…
Trump to Host Xi Jinping at US National Archives as China President Concludes Washington Visit
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is scheduled to accompany Chinese President Xi Jinping to the National Archives on Friday, as…
Xi Calls for US-China Cooperation to Avoid ‘Thucydides Trap’
WASHINGTON: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for stronger cooperation, sustained dialogue and improved crisis-management mechanisms between China and the…
Melania Trump Launches Imperia Initiative to Promote Women’s Economic Leadership
NEW YORK — US First Lady Melania Trump has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting women in leadership and…
Tom Cruise’s Latest Press Tour Draws Scrutiny Over His Carefully Managed Public Image
Hollywood star Tom Cruise’s latest promotional campaign for his upcoming film “Digger” has renewed public interest in the carefully managed…
Xi Jinping Begins US State Visit as Trump Seeks to Strengthen China Ties
WASHINGTON — Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, where he…
Iranian President Says Tehran Will Not Surrender, Calls for Diplomacy at UN
UNITED NATIONS — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that Iran would not surrender in its ongoing war with the…
Lindsay Clancy’s Attorney Seeks Investigation of Holdout Juror After Mistrial
BOSTON: attorney for Lindsay Clancy has asked a Massachusetts judge to investigate the conduct of the lone juror who supported…
Trump-Xi Summit to Address AI, Trade and Geopolitical Tensions
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington this week amid intensifying…