Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September, the Vatican announced Friday, confirming the longest trip of Francis’ papacy that is sure to test his health, stamina and mobility. The Vatican confirmed the Sept. 2-13 visit, saying the 87-year-old pope would visit Jakarta, Indonesia; …...Read More
Pope Francis to visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore
Johnson to meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago amid speakership threat
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., will meet former President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Friday as the embattled House leader faces a threat to his speakership from Trump loyalist Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. Johnson and Trump have already been at odds on the House passing an additional $60 billion …...Read More
SMU football player Teddy Knox suspended for alleged role in Rashee Rice crash
Southern Methodist University football player Teddy Knox has been suspended by the school after being identified by Dallas police as one of the drivers responsible for a high-speed, chain-reaction crash on a Texas highway last week. Kansas City Chiefs wideout Rashee Rice, who was also identified, surrendered to police on …...Read More
Israeli PM, military leaders hold emergency meeting amid possible direct Iranian attack
Senior Israeli leaders held a meeting Friday amid growing concerns of a possible, direct attack from Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, U.S. CENTCOM Commander, General Michael Erik Kurilla and the Israeli security echelon at the Hatzor Israeli Air Force base, where they discussed …...Read More
Georgia health officials link third measles case to unvaccinated international traveler
The Georgia Department of Public Health on Thursday confirmed a third case of measles in an unvaccinated individual who traveled internationally. The individual was traveling with an international group of students and does not live in the United States, officials said. The individual has been isolated and is receiving treatment …...Read More
Another Texas university drops DEI office, ‘approximately 20 associated jobs eliminated’ due to state law
University of Texas at Dallas (UT) will clear out its diversity, equity, and inclusion offices due to state law, according to an announcement from the university. In an effort to comply with Texas’ SB 17, operations of the Office of Campus Resources and Support (OCRS) will cease. "As a result, …...Read More
Afghan man on terror watchlist apprehended by ICE
An Afghan national who is on the U.S. terror watchlist is back in custody Friday, the Department of Homeland Security said, after he was previously captured at the U.S.-Mexico border and released twice onto American soil. Mohammed Karwan is a member of Hezb-e-Islami, a group responsible for attacks in Afghanistan …...Read More
Savukku Shankar’s video against Lyca has been blocked, YouTube LLC informs Madras High Court
April 12, 2024 03:34 pm | Updated 03:34 pm IST - CHENNAI YouTube LLC on Friday, April 12, 2024 informed the Madras High Court of having blocked a video uploaded by Savukku Media Private Limited on its YouTube channel on March 4 accusing popular movie production house Lyca Productions Private …...Read More
OJ Simpson, the white Bronco and America. The car chase that changed everything
NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Reality TV wasn't much of an industry before June 17, 1994. That all changed the day Orenthal James "O.J." Simpson attempted to avoid arrest by hiding in the back of his white Ford Bronco during a slow-speed chase as more than …...Read More
Watch | Alok Rai on the origin of Hindi vs. Urdu debate
April 12, 2024 03:29 pm | Updated 03:40 pm IST Hello and welcome to Terms of Engagement, a new series hosted by Varghese K. George, resident editor of The Hindu. Indian federalism is at a crossroads. Disparities across regions and communities in terms of economic growth and population trends are …...Read More
