Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old American, has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first American to head the Roman Catholic Church. Chosen by 133 cardinals, Pope Leo takes charge of the 1.4 billion-strong global Catholic community after the death of Pope Francis. Here are ten key facts about the new […]
UAE welcomed six new ambassadors at Qasr Al Watan, strengthening international partnerships/ Image: WAM TL;DR What: UAE formally received credentials of new foreign ambassadors. When: July 11, 2025. Where: Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Why: To strengthen bilateral and multilateral international relations. Who: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and senior UAE officials welcomed ambassadors […]
File photo: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (Picture credit: AP) SEOUL: North Korea said Wednesday leader Kim Jong Un observed the first test-firings of missiles from a newly launched destroyer and called for accelerating efforts to boost his navy’s nuclear attack capabilities. North Korea last week unveiled the 5,000-ton warship equipped with what it […]
