Ash Wednesday marks start of Lent for Christian faithful
Orthodox Christians round the world have marked the start of the 40 day Lenten period with the Ash Wednesday ceremony today.
Pope Francis, recovering from double pneumonia, spent another "tranquil" night in hospital, with his condition remaining stable, the Vatican confirmed on Thursday.
The Vatican has not released further details on the Pope’s progress, but his health has been closely monitored since he was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14.
Pope Francis’s condition remains a focus of concern among his followers, and the Vatican has assured that he is receiving the necessary care to support his recovery.
A centuries old tradition of cheese-throwing has brought excitement to the town of Novara di Sicilia as its residents both young and old trooped out en masse to participate in the game.
Norway’s government has affirmed that it will continue to supply fuel for U.S. Navy vessels, dismissing recent calls from a private marine fuel supplier to halt deliveries amid tensions linked to U.S.-Ukrainian relations.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, will chair the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting hosted this year by Turkmenistan, in Ashgabat, on 4 March.
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President Donald Trump is preparing a new travel ban that could block entry for people from Afghanistan and Pakistan as early as next week. The move is part of an intensified immigration crackdown.
The Five Eyes alliance—comprising the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—is the world’s oldest and most significant intelligence-sharing partnership.
Planned job cuts announced by U.S. employers surged by 245% in February to 172,017, the highest level seen since the COVID-19 downturn in July 2020 and the steepest February total in 16 years, according to global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
In a significant development, France has stepped forward to offer intelligence assistance to Ukraine after the United States suspended its intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
Türkiye, with NATO's second-largest army, may contribute to a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, with discussions ongoing about regional stability. The potential role follows talks with both Ukraine and Russia.
The Trump administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, potentially leading to fast-track deportation. This move is part of a broader shift in U.S. immigration policy, which also impacts migrants from other countries.
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