University students lead a strike in Serbia as populist president plans a rally to counter protests

The US Treasury Department has sanctioned Chinese refinery Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group and three Shandong port terminal operators for purchasing Iranian oil during ongoing nuclear talks, targeting entities involved in facilitating significant oil transactions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the US's commitment to increasing pressure on Iran's oil supply chain to hinder its destabilizing activities. This marks the third action against a teapot refinery and comes amid postponed nuclear negotiations, with President Trump warning of...

The election of Pope Leo XIV concluded with his introduction on Thursday, marking the end of a highly secretive conclave. In the following days, he will celebrate Mass with the electing cardinals and address the public, while also navigating ongoing political dynamics within the Church. Additionally, he must decide on his residence, considering past choices made by his predecessors, as he prepares for his first meeting with journalists on Monday. Full Article

Igloo Cooler Recall Igloo is recalling nearly 1.2 million of its cool boxes following 78 injury reports, including 26 fingertip amputations, due to a hazardous tow handle that can pinch fingers. The recall affects coolers manufactured before January 2024, identifiable by a specific date code on the bottom, and they were sold at major retailers and online between January 2019 and January 2025. Consumers should stop using these coolers and contact Igloo for a free...

Lydia McLaughlin's Tribute to Her Brother“The Real Housewives of Orange County” alum Lydia McLaughlin mourned her brother Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, who was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop in Newport Beach, California, on April 17. In a heartfelt Instagram post, McLaughlin shared her grief and memories of her brother during his funeral, emphasizing her faith and the loss of both her brother and mother within six months. Bodycam footage released by the Newport...

Pope Leo XIII, who served from 1878 to 1903, significantly impacted the Catholic Church and advocated for workers' rights, exemplified in his encyclical Rerum Novarum, which called for fair wages and decent working conditions amid the rise of capitalism. This document emphasized the importance of moral values, the dignity of the human person, and the principle of subsidiarity, urging local communities to address social needs rather than relying solely on the state. As Pope Francis...

Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa announced on Thursday that he has sought support from Israel and the UAE to combat drug cartels terrorizing Ecuador, which has seen a spike in violence linked to cocaine trafficking. In an interview, Noboa revealed that these nations agreed to provide intelligence to aid in the fight against traffickers and discussed security cooperation at ports and borders. Despite his efforts to attract foreign investment and address the country’s economic decline, Noboa...