just now (1029+ words) BEIRUT " Pope Leo XIV challenged Lebanon's political leaders on Sunday to be true peacemakers and put their differences aside, as he sought to give Lebanon's long-suffering people a message of hope and bolster a crucial Christian community in the Middle East. Leo arrived in Beirut from Istanbul on the second leg of his maiden voyage as pope. He came to encourage the Lebanese people to persevere at a precarious moment for the small Mediterranean country as it faces economic uncertainty, deep political divisions and fears of a new war with Israel. Leo is fulfilling a promise of his predecessor, Pope Francis, who had wanted to visit Lebanon for years but was unable to because of its many crises and as his health worsened. Lebanon's political system, based on sectarian power-sharing, has been prone to deadlock with lengthy power vacuums and…...

2+ min ago (267+ words) Sunday, November 30th | 10 Kislev 5786 i24 News " Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday submitted a formal request for a presidential pardon to President Isaac Herzog, i24NEWS Hebrew legal commentator Avishai Grintzig revealed. What happens next? The request now enters a detailed, multi-stage review process involving the Ministry of Justice, law-enforcement bodies, and the President's Residence. Once a request is filed, it is first transferred to the Pardons Department in the Ministry of Justice. The department begins gathering extensive information, seeking input from the Prison Service, Israel Police, the State Attorney's Office, welfare and medical authorities, and the Enforcement and Collection Authority. After assembling the material, the Pardons Department submits its opinion to the Minister of Justice. The minister then issues his own recommendation. If a conflict of interest arises, the government must appoint another minister to handle the matter. The minister's recommendation is then…...

4+ min ago (747+ words) HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. " Top Trump administration officials met with Ukrainian negotiators in Florida on Sunday, pushing to broker an end to Russia's war in Ukraine and setting the stage for key talks planned this week in Moscow with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Diplomats have been focused on revisions to a proposed 28-point plan developed in negotiations between Washington and Moscow. That plan has been criticized as being too weighted toward Russian demands. As the meeting began Sunday, Rubio focused on reassuring Ukraine. "The end goal is, obviously, not just the end of the war," Rubio said in brief remarks. "But it's also about securing an end to the war that leaves Ukraine sovereign and independent and with an opportunity at real prosperity." "This is not just about peace deals," the top American diplomat said as the teams sat down at…...

4+ min ago (486+ words) Rae Huang, a Presbyterian pastor, nonprofit executive and member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), has announced her candidacy for the June 2, 2026, Los Angeles mayoral election, challenging incumbent Democratic Mayor Karen Bass. Bass's 2025-26 budget has fueled opposition among workers facing overwork, stagnant wages and crumbling services. Her response to January's wildfires, after slashing fire department funding and leaving positions vacant, intensified public anger over the inadequate response to climate disasters. Under these conditions, little-known figures such as New York's Zohran Mamdani and Seattle's Katie Wilson have gained sudden support. Huang is of the same political type, and like Mamdani and Wilson, her campaign is a political trap. In her campaign launch, Huang states she is "running to make Los Angeles affordable and healthy," promising to "lower our rent," "deliver housing for all," "create an economy for the people, not…...

5+ min ago (514+ words) Sunday on CBS's "Face the Nation," Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) said the first military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean "rises to the level of a war crime," if a Washington Post report were true. The post Kaine Echoes Other Dems, Says First Caribbean Boat Strike "Rises to the Level of a War Crime If It's True' appeared first on Breitbart. Sunday on CBS's "Face the Nation," Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) said the first military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean "rises to the level of a war crime," if a Washington Post report were true. NANCY CORDES: You're referring to this new Washington Post report that says that Secretary Hegseth called for everyone aboard, the first suspected drug boat that was targeted, to be killed when two people survived. The military went back…...

5+ min ago (63+ words) The New York Times now admits that the Minnesota social services system was riddled with massive fraud under Governor Tim Waltz. The New York Times now admits that the Minnesota social services system was riddled with massive fraud under Governor Tim Waltz The New York Times now admits that the Minnesota social services system was riddled with massive fraud under Governor Tim Waltz....

5+ min ago (18+ words) Subscribe to @SputnikInt Ukraine's corruption scandal becomes eye-opening for some Congressmen - Russian special presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev...

5+ min ago (89+ words) The death toll from the natural calamities the country has been struck by in recent days has risen to 334," it said.Nearly 854,000 Sri Lankans have been affected by Ditva, with some 124,000 being evacuated and accommodated... The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Ditva in Sri Lanka has climbed up to at least 334, the country's Disaster Management Center (DMC) said The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Ditva in Sri Lanka has climbed up to at least 334, the country's Disaster Management Center (DMC) said....

6+ min ago (20+ words) @AussieCossack "Delegations from the United States and Ukraine discuss elections in Ukraine (Zelensky's resignation) and territorial exchange with Russia " WSJ...

6+ min ago (123+ words) In the ongoing special military operation, snipers from the Southern grouping identified Ukrainian positions on the Konstantinovka front. Tasked with disrupting enemy rotation, they moved stealthily to a rooftop overlook. After hours of waiting... Snipers of the "Southern" Grouping Disrupt Enemy Rotation on the Konstantinovka FrontIn the ongoing special military operation, snipers from the Southern grouping identified Ukrainian positions on the Konstantinovka front Tasked with disrupting enemy rotation, they moved stealthily to a rooftop overlook After hours of waiting, they spotted three Ukrainian soldiers attempting to advance to their positions With precise fire, the snipers successfully eliminated their targets Sniper operations remain a critical priority for neutralizing enemy forces, often requiring extensive patience, with waits ranging from hours to days.Join Military Wave...