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Trump lashes out at Pope Leo XIV over Iran war stance

United States (US) President Donald Trump has launched an unprecedented public attack on Pope Leo XIV, criticising the pontiff’s opposition to the war with Iran and describing him as “terrible for foreign policy”.

IMF, World Bank Spring Meetings to convene global economic leaders in Washington

The annual Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group will take place next week in Washington, bringing together the world’s top economic policymakers for high‑level discussions on the global economy.

US to impose blockade on Iranian ports

United States (US) Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that it will begin enforcing a maritime blockade on all vessels entering or departing Iranian ports from Monday, following a Presidential proclamation.

Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens: NGO

Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country’s food crisis deepens and threatens to spread, according to ​a report published on Monday by a group of non-governmental organisations.

Talks continue without SA as Middle East war casts shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings

Top finance officials from around the world will convene in Washington United States

Nigerian airstrike hits market, 200 feared dead in northeast Yobe state

At least 200 people are feared dead after Nigerian military jets struck a village market
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