By Tiffany Williams - Pope Francis, the beloved leader of the Roman Catholic Church, known for his compassionate approach and progressive vision, has passed away at the age of 88. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of … Continue reading Pope Francis, First Latin American Pontiff Has Passed Away At The Age of 88
Category: Global Watch
President Trump Orders Airstrikes Targeting a High-Ranking Islamic State (IS) Attack Planner
By Tiffany Williams - President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he had ordered a series of military airstrikes targeting a high-ranking Islamic State (IS) attack planner, along with other members of the organization, in Somalia. This operation is part of a broader strategy to dismantle terrorist networks in the region. While Trump did not … Continue reading President Trump Orders Airstrikes Targeting a High-Ranking Islamic State (IS) Attack Planner
Kuwait’s ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, dead at age 86
By Tiffany Williams - On Saturday Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, died at the age of 86, just three years after he assumed the position of Kuwait’s ruling emir. “Jill and I were saddened to learn of the passing of His Highness Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait,” Said President Joe Biden. … Continue reading Kuwait’s ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, dead at age 86
Queen Elizabeth II offered advice to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on being a leader and a new mother
By Haley Ott - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the late Queen Elizabeth II gave her some of the best advice on leading a country while being a new mother. Ardern, who had a baby while in office, met the queen in 2018, while she was pregnant. "One of the things on my … Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II offered advice to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on being a leader and a new mother
King Charles III returns to London amid outpouring of grief and thanks for Queen Elizabeth II
BY TUCKER REALS & HALEY OTT - London — People in Britain and its commonwealth nations woke up on Friday with a new monarch for the first time in most of their lives. King Charles III returned to London from Scotland to meet the prime minister and address the British people for the first time as their monarch. Buckingham … Continue reading King Charles III returns to London amid outpouring of grief and thanks for Queen Elizabeth II
King Charles III, in his first address, pledges “lifelong service” and thanks his “darling mama”
BY ALEX SUNDBY - London — King Charles III delivered his first address as king to the British people on Friday following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. The queen was the only monarch most Britons ever knew, and her passing marked the end of an era that spanned seven decades. "I speak to you today with feelings … Continue reading King Charles III, in his first address, pledges “lifelong service” and thanks his “darling mama”
Men, morale, munitions: Russia’s Ukraine war faces long slog
By ANDREA ROSA and JAMEY KEATEN - BAKHMUT, Ukraine (AP) — From a hideout in a bombed-out house in eastern Ukraine, army commander Mykhailo Strebizh twirls a mortar shell the size of a bowling pin, calling it “aid we got from Europe and America.” He then turns to a makeshift blackboard — a door with … Continue reading Men, morale, munitions: Russia’s Ukraine war faces long slog
State Department Issues Statement On Attack In Israel
By Alem Senay - Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, on Thursday night issued a statement condemning the terrorist attack in Elad, Israel, which killed at least three and wounded many others. In his statement Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said "This was a horrific attack targeting innocent men and women, and was particularly … Continue reading State Department Issues Statement On Attack In Israel
Former New Bedford Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud
By Elaine Cohen - Today, former New Bedford Police officer and Union Treasurer, Joshua Fernandes, 41, of New Bedford, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. By pleading guilty, Fernandes admitted to abusing his position as Union Treasurer by using nearly $50,000 in union funds to pay for personal expenses including vacations, family outings, … Continue reading Former New Bedford Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud