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Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air Mass with thousands of people in Cameroon on his third day in the country. He will depart for Angola on Saturday. Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi declared the Strait of Hormuz "open" to international shipping, but the US maintains a naval blockade in the area. The US Navy's Fifth Fleet continues to patrol the strait, enforcing maritime restrictions imposed in response to Iran's nuclear program.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, following a reported agreement between Iran and the United States. The agreement comes after months of tensions in the region.
Daniel Kinahan, an Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss, was arrested in Dubai. The arrest was made on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts. Kinahan's age is reported to be in his 40s.
New Jersey announced a $150 public transit ticket for travel to World Cup games. The ticket is for games at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Fans can use the ticket for travel on New Jersey Transit and Port Authority Trans-Hudson rail and bus services.
Sama, a Nairobi-based company, abruptly sacked more than 1,000 low-paid workers after losing a contract with Meta. The job cuts followed allegations about staff viewing private scenes filmed by smart glasses. Meta had paused work with Sama last month. The workers were based in Kenya.
Pope Leo urged Cameroonians to reject violence during a Mass in Douala. The event was attended by about 120,000 people. He specifically called on them to "reject every form of abuse or violence".
International relations expert Barry Buzan argues that power is returning in a world fragmenting into multiple regional blocs. He identifies the United States, China, and the European Union as dominant powers, with India and other regional actors also gaining influence.
Hezbollah politicians in Lebanon affirmed a cautious commitment to a 10-day cease-fire with Israel, which appeared to hold on its first day. The truce could ease tensions and potentially remove an obstacle in U. S.-Iran peace talks.
Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz is "open" for navigation. US President Donald Trump said a US blockade will continue until a deal is reached. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil exports, has been a point of tension between Iran and the US.
Lebanon President said his country is no longer an "arena for anyone's wars". He made this statement amid rising tensions between US, Israel, and Iran. The comment comes as the region faces increased military activity and diplomatic strain.
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. The US blockade remains in place. The strait's reopening was confirmed after reports indicated Iran had halted its threat to close the critical waterway, a vital passage for oil exports, following a heightened exchange of tensions with the United States.
Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to all ships. This announcement comes amid a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments, has been a point of tension in the region.
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of Zimbabwe's former leader Robert Mugabe, pleaded guilty to being in South Africa illegally and pointing a gun in Johannesburg. He denied shooting his gardener, and the case against him for murder will proceed.
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" as a ceasefire holds in Lebanon. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments, had seen increased tensions. Iran's statement comes after a period of heightened regional conflict. The ceasefire in Lebanon remains in place.
US President Donald Trump stated that the US and Iran are "very close" to having a peace deal. He made the comment during a speech, noting that the Strait of Hormuz is open and "things are going very well." The Strait is a key shipping route.
The US and Iran are collaborating to clear mines from the Hormuz Strait. Iran had used small boats to mine the strait last month. The clearance effort follows the recent mining incident, with both countries working together to address the issue.
Kanye West's concert in Poland was cancelled. The UK government had blocked him from entering over pro-Nazi and racist statements. West's history of antisemitic comments led to the cancellation. The UK government blocked the rapper from entering the country over his history of making pro-Nazi and racist statements.
Keir Starmer's office confirmed Peter Mandelson failed security checks before becoming Britain's envoy to Washington. Mandelson is a known associate of Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer fired a senior civil servant over the matter.
Kanye West's concert in Poland has been cancelled by the venue. The cancellation adds to recent setbacks in Europe for the US rapper following his past antisemitic remarks. West's European tour has faced disruptions due to his controversial statements. The venue did not provide further details.
Marie-Thérèse, an 86-year-old widow, has returned to France after being held by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She had moved to the US to reunite with her long-lost love, an American man who died in January. Her return to France has been facilitated.
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