Author: Neil Brown

In a major development that could reignite ceasefire discussions, Hamas announced plans to release Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American who has been held captive in Gaza since October 7, 2023. A senior Hamas official told international media that the release is intended as a “gesture of goodwill” following what the group described as “very positive” […]

Following a tense week marked by cross-border strikes and escalating rhetoric, top military officials from India and Pakistan convened today to discuss the next steps after a fragile ceasefire was established. The Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations engaged in crucial talks aimed at solidifying the cessation of hostilities and preventing future […]

In the first appearance from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, offered three significant clues about the direction of his papacy. The first American Pope, who assumed the name Leo XIV on Thursday, conveyed messages of continuity with his predecessor, a strong emphasis on global […]

Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following a series of overnight drone and missile attacks on several Indian military bases near the border, allegedly launched from Pakistan. The assaults targeted strategic sites in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur, causing widespread alarm and heightening fears of a broader conflict. The Indian Army confirmed the incidents […]

The air in Rome remains thick with anticipation as the College of Cardinals enters its second day of the papal conclave. Following a day of intense prayer, deliberation, and the initial vote yesterday within the hallowed walls of the Sistine Chapel, the 115 cardinal electors are once again sequestered, their focus solely on discerning the […]