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Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation on Sunday (March 2, 2025), the Vatican said. It was a sign that his respiratory function was improving as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia and a respiratory crisis. The 88-year-old pope did continue to receive high flow supplemental oxygen after Friday’s … Read more
“Iran’s parliament sacked the country’s Finance Minister on Sunday (March 2, 2025) after impeaching him over soaring inflation and a plunging currency,” state television reported. Economy and Finance Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati lost a vote of confidence, with 182 of 273 parliamentarians present backing his removal. On the black market on Sunday (March 2, 2025), the … Read more
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen talks to the media during the European leaders’ summit to discuss Ukraine, hosted by Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, at Lancaster House, London, on March 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen warned on Sunday (March 2, 2025) that “we urgently have … Read more
A general view shows destroyed buildings in North Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as seen from Israel, March 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters The ministry of health in Hamas-run Gaza said four people were killed and six others wounded in Israeli attacks Sunday (March 2, 2025) after the first phase of … Read more
Nuns pray for Pope Francis in front of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, in Rome, Sunday, March 2, 2025, where the Pontiff has been hospitalised since Friday, February 14, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP A stable Pope Francis had a visit Sunday (March 2, 2025) from the Vatican secretary of state as he continued his recovery … Read more
Pro-Russian politician Badra Gunba has been declared winner of runoff presidential elections in the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia | Photo Credit: AP Pro-Russian politician Badra Gunba has been declared winner of runoff presidential elections in the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia, officials said Sunday (March 2, 2025), amid tensions over Moscow’s influence. Abkhazia is … Read more
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday (March 2, 2025) praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s “common sense” aim to end the war in Ukraine, but accused the European powers which have rallied around Kyiv of seeking to prolong the conflict. Mr. Lavrov said the U.S. … Read more
Britain, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire plan to present to the United States, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday (March 2, 2025) before a summit with European leaders to discuss ending the war. The meeting has been overshadowed by spat between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President … Read more
Olympics athlete Marzieh Hamidi fled from Afghanistan in 2021 after the Taliban regime took over | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Even as the Afghan cricket team wins accolades for its performance in the ICC Champion’s Cup Trophy in Pakistan, 22-year-old Olympics athlete Marzieh Hamidi faces death threats for calling for a boycott against the team. … Read more
Palestinians perform the mass prayer of Tarawih during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, near the rubble of buildings, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on March 1, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Israel said on Sunday (March 2. 2025) it is stopping the entry of all … Read more