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During his first Easter mass, Pope Leo XIV called on global leaders to prioritize peace and expressed concern over a growing indifference to violence in the world.

The recent dismissal of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George has ignited significant backlash among senior Army officers, marking a contentious moment in U.S. military leadership.

A Colorado appeals court has ordered the resentencing of Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted of election interference, overturning her previous nine-year prison sentence while upholding her conviction.

The National Capital Planning Commission has approved President Trump's proposal for a new ballroom at the White House, despite ongoing legal disputes and public backlash.

Russia is preparing to send a second oil tanker to Cuba as the island nation faces an energy crisis exacerbated by a U.S. blockade.

Tensions continue to escalate in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, with recent US-Israeli attacks resulting in significant casualties and infrastructure damage.

President Donald Trump has stated that the United States could withdraw from Iran within two to three weeks, asserting that no deal is necessary for this to occur.

Trump said US forces could seize Iran’s oil export hub at Kharg Island as the war enters its second month. Stock markets in Asia drop sharply, with investors nervous over escalation of Middle East conflictBusiness live – latest newsThe price of oil has risen sharply to $116 a barrel after Donald Trump said he wanted to “take the oil in Iran”, sending Asian stock markets tumbling.Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, rose by 2% in early trading on Monday, after Trump said that he could seize the Iranian export hub of Kharg Island.

Spain has closed its airspace to US military aircraft involved in operations related to the Iran conflict, marking a significant shift in its defense policy and escalating tensions with the United States.