- May 12, 2025
Rodrigo Duterte Is Expected to Again Become Mayor of Davao City
Six weeks ago, a van piled high with flowers pulled up at the International Criminal Court’s detention center in The Hague. The court also received
Robert Francis Prevost, Now Leo XIV, Is First American Pope: Live Updates
The announcement from St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City set off waves of shock and pride across the United States: For the first time ever,
Netanyahu Warns of ‘Intensive’ Escalation From Israel in Gaza Campaign
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel declared on Monday that his country is “on the eve of a forceful entry to Gaza” after his security
Maps: 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Near Chile Prompts Tsunami Alert
Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside
Trump Signs Executive Order Walking Back Some Auto Tariffs
President Trump signed a pair of executive orders on Tuesday that walked back some tariffs for carmakers, removing levies that Ford, General Motors and others
Mourners Bid Solemn Farewell to Pope Francis
Some mourners had spent the night sleeping in the streets near the Vatican, and they started lining up at dawn on Saturday in St. Peter’s
Here’s What to Know About the Muslim Brotherhood, Which Jordan Banned
Jordan accused the Muslim Brotherhood of planning attacks in the country and introduced a blanket ban against the group on Wednesday, in a move that
Pope Francis Blesses Easter Sunday Crowd
Pope Francis, appearing from a balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square, blessed those present after a Vatican aide delivered a papal speech on his behalf. Source
Trump Administration Memo Proposes Cutting State Department Funding by Nearly Half
The Trump administration could cut nearly 50 percent of the State Department’s funding next fiscal year, according to an internal memo laying out a downsizing
Stocks Post Gains, but Bond Market Signals Investors Are Anxious
The bedrock of the financial system trembled this week, with government bond yields rising sharply as the chaotic rollout of tariffs shook investors’ faith in