Politics

Gudziak: Surprise Trump-Zelenskyy encounter a gift from pope

May 7, 2025

In a powerful, unexpected moment at the Vatican, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met inside St. Peter’s Basilica on April 26 — just ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral Mass. Metropolitan Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia was not aware of the moment as it happened — he […]

Ukraine War, Day 1,165: Russia’s Drone Assaults on Kyiv and Kherson

May 7, 2025

Firefighters extinguish a blaze at a house set by a Russian drone attack on Kherson, Ukraine, May 3, 2025 Saturday’s Coverage: 51 Injured in Kharkiv by Russian Drones Map: Institute for the Study of War UPDATE 1615 GMT: A Patriot air defense system based in Israel will be transferred to Ukraine after refurbishment, say “four […]

Zelenskyy says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire could be put in place at any moment

May 7, 2025

Zelenskyy says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire could be put in place at any moment Show Caption Hide Caption Zelenskyy skeptical after Russia agrees to limited Ukraine ceasefire The White House says Russia agreed temporary ceasefire in which Kyiv and Moscow agree to stop attacking each other's power plants and electric grids. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a […]

Ukraine: What are the benefits of the minerals deal with US? – DW – 05

May 7, 2025

The US and Ukraine plan to establish a joint reconstruction investment fund. How will it work and what do the two states hope to achieve? Many details remain unclear. There were various potential names for the rare earths, minerals, natural resources and economic agreement that the US and Ukraine had hoped to conclude immediately after […]

Clock ticking on U.S. debt limit as Trump officials defend economic, immigration policies

May 7, 2025

Advertisement Clock ticking on U.S. debt limit as Trump officials defend economic, immigration policies Share Copy Link Copy Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended key elements of President Donald Trump’s agenda Tuesday during high-stakes budget hearings on Capitol Hill. The hearings addressed a range of hot-button issues—from steep tariffs and […]

AMD posts better-than-anticipated Q1 earnings, stock jumps on strong Q2 outlook

May 7, 2025

AMD (AMD) announced its first quarter earnings Tuesday, beating expectations on the top and bottom lines and providing a better-than-expected Q2 outlook. Shares rose more than 5% on the news. For the quarter, AMD saw adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.96 on revenue of $7.4 billion, ahead of analysts' expectations of $0.94 on revenue […]

G20 South Africa: ICOM advocacy for the culture-based climate action – International Council of Museums

May 7, 2025

The International Council of Museums advocates for the role of museums in preserving cultural heritage and shaping sustainable futures. In line with this commitment, ICOM is participating in the 2025 G20 Second Culture Working Group Meeting (CWG) on 5-6 May in Johannesburg, South Africa, to emphasise the key role of museums in the protection and […]

No horse, no USA: Why the naughty horses at the 151st Kentucky Derby continue to thrill us

May 7, 2025

NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Race 12 at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 3, draws over 150,000 people, the largest attendance for a live sporting event in America. Racehorses stir something deep in us. Whether you are watching or wagering, this 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is a moment to […]

Kyiv Backpedals on Zelensky’s May 9th “Threats” to Foreign Leaders

May 7, 2025

Zelensky was only warning about possible Russian false-flag attacks, the country’s embassy in Bratislava claimed in response to PM Fico’s “anti-Ukrainian” remarks. The Ukrainian embassy in Bratislava has lashed out against Slovak PM Robert Fico’s recent “anti-Ukrainian” remarks, which criticized President Zelensky for stating that he “can’t guarantee” the safety of foreign leaders who attend […]

What Pakistan Really Wanted From The Pahalgam Attack

May 7, 2025

Pakistan, the globally acknowledged epicentre of terrorism, once again and successfully carried out a major terror strike on April 22, 2025, in the beautiful Pahalgam meadows of the Anantnag district in Jammu & Kashmir, killing in cold blood 26 innocent unarmed tourists and injuring many more. These tourists were first asked about their religion, and […]