Marco Rubio heading to Italy to speak with Pope Leo amid rising tensions with Trump admin
The diplomatic visit follows the Pentagon’s recent announcement of a drawdown of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, its largest European base
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5/3: Face The Nation
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” as gas prices skyrocket and Spirit Airlines shuts down, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and Minneapolis Fed president and CEO Neel Kashkari join. Plus, Sen. Raphael Warn…
Italian media reports US top diplomat Rubio to meet Pope Leo
Marco Rubio will travel to Rome this week for a visit reportedly aimed at easing strained relations with the Italyn government and the Holy See. Both Giorgia Meloni and Pope Leo XIV have faced criticism from Donald Trump, who has publicly attacked the…
Nobel laureate Mohammadi remains in critical condition in Iran, foundation says – Reuters
Nobel laureate Mohammadi remains in critical condition in Iran, foundation says ReutersConcern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as brother fears she is dying BBCNarges Mohammadi, Iranian Nobel Laureate, Is Hospitalized  …
Southern Lebanon: Israeli strikes kill one, wounds rescuers
Israel has carried out fresh air strikes in southern Lebanon. Officials there said at least one person was killed and four others were wounded.
The strikes came after the Israel Defense Forces issued new evacuation warnings on Sunday for residents in…
Pirro reveals new Trump attack evidence; Cole Allen removed from ‘suicide precautions’
Until U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s comments, prosecutors had not disclosed whose bullet hit the agent.
French interior minister promises crackdown on illegal rave parties
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez vowed on Sunday to crack down on illegal raves as he visited the area in central France where a massive free party was held on a military base despite authorities’ warnings about the risk of unexploded mortars. O…
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill three
Ukraine and Russia exchanged cross-border drone strikes as the war continued. Across Ukraine, at least three people were killed in overnight Russian attacks. Drones struck residential buildings and port infrastructure in the southern city of Odesa, ca…
Trump says the US will ‘guide’ stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday – AP News
Trump says the US will ‘guide’ stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday AP NewsTrump says U.S. Navy will escort ships out of the Strait of Hormuz from Monday AxiosIran War: Trump Says US to Help Some Ships Exit…
Israel court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists – Reuters
Israel court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists Reuters2 Gaza flotilla activists to be questioned in Israel as remainder released in Greece The Times of IsraelGaza aid flotilla activists appear in Israeli court after abd…