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Pope Francis has expressed severe concern over the inhumane treatment of migrants and refugees, stating that they are often perceived as worse than domestic animals. During his return to Rome after a four-nation tour of Africa, the Pope emphasized that migrants are human beings and should be treated with human compassion. He urged wealthy nations to work towards the development and welfare of poor countries, thereby reducing the need for people to migrate.
In a conversation on a flight from Algeria to Cameroon, Pope Francis said that his African tour conveyed a message of unity and peace that the world needs to hear. He added that countries have the right to protect their borders, but the real issue lies in improving conditions in the areas where people are forced to migrate. In response to a question, Pope Francis vowed to continue raising his voice against all forms of injustice and human rights violations.
The Pope further stated that he would continue to promote peace, dialogue, and international cooperation against war. According to US TV, President Trump has decided to send Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark Esper to Islamabad for negotiations. The negotiations are likely to take place in Islamabad, where Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif is also expected to attend.
Iranian media has released images of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz. A wounded UN peacekeeping mission member in Lebanon died from his injuries, bringing the number of UN mission members killed in the conflict to six.
Iran and the United Arab Emirates may take years to restore trust after the war. German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated that she would continue to pressure Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that he underwent prostate surgery in December 2024 due to an enlarged prostate, which was announced to the public at the time.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that 34 ships have been safely returned from the Strait of Hormuz so far. Switzerland has announced that it will reopen its embassy in Tehran. According to the Swiss government, the Tehran embassy will gradually reopen.
A journalist asked when this situation would end, to which Trump responded by labeling it “fake news,” stating that the facts on the ground are not being presented accurately, and claiming that Iran has suffered significant damage. The Iranian Civil Aviation Organization stated that flights to Istanbul and Muscat would resume in the initial phase to gradually restore global connectivity.
India has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s statement, calling it a “hello to hell.” The head of Iran’s National Security Committee stated that Trump’s popularity has decreased to 18%, indicating a weakening of his position. A private security company has been contracted by 12 British universities to monitor students and staff, particularly those sympathetic to the Palestinian cause.
Iran has dismissed claims of negotiations regarding the development of 10 nuclear bombs. The negotiations are likely to take place in Islamabad, where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will also participate. A 26-year-old Karachi resident, Saleh Asif, has made it to Forbes’ list of billionaire individuals.
