Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Indonesia next week, where he will make a notable stop at Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque, connected to the city’s Catholic cathedral by a unique “Tunnel of Friendship.” The 28.3-meter tunnel, completed in 2020, links the mosque to the Our Lady of the Assumption cathedral and symbolizes religious harmony. This theme is central to the Pope’s 12-day Asia-Pacific tour, which also includes stops in Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore. Pope Francis, 87, will arrive in Indonesia on September 3, despite health concerns. This trip marks the longest journey of his papacy. In Jakarta, he…
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Hundreds of Border Force staff at Heathrow Airport, one of Europe’s busiest airports, have initiated a four-day strike starting Saturday due to ongoing disputes over new work rosters. Approximately 650 members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union are participating in the industrial action, which is expected to impact travel plans for many families returning to the UK as the summer holidays end. The strike is a result of dissatisfaction with new work rosters introduced in April, which workers claim have negatively affected their work-life balance. Following this strike, the PCS union plans to escalate the situation with a…
US Vice President Kamala Harris criticized former President Donald Trump on Saturday for using footage from his recent visit to Arlington National Cemetery in a campaign video. Harris called the cemetery a “solemn place” meant for honoring American heroes, not for political purposes. Trump’s visit, which included a wreath-laying ceremony for the 13 service members who died during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, and a tour of Section 60, has drawn backlash. Federal law and Pentagon policies prohibit political activities at this hallowed ground, but Trump’s campaign posted a TikTok video featuring scenes from the visit as he…
Israel announced on Sunday that it has recovered the bodies of six hostages from a tunnel in southern Gaza. According to the military, the hostages were apparently killed shortly before Israeli troops reached their location. Military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated, “According to our initial estimation, they were murdered by Hamas a short time before we reached them.” The hostages identified were Carmel Gat, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Ori Danino. US President Joe Biden confirmed that one of the deceased, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, was an Israeli-American. “I am devastated and outraged,” Biden said in a…
The Philippines has reported three new cases of mpox, increasing the total number of active cases in the country to eight this year, according to the Health Ministry on Sunday. The Manila Times reports that the new cases include two in Metro Manila and one in the Calabarzon region, all involving the milder MPXV clade II variant. Since July 2022, the Philippines has recorded a total of 17 mpox cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the global mpox situation a “public health emergency of international concern.” In 2024, over a dozen African countries have reported mpox outbreaks, with…
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy intensified his appeal to the United States for authorization to target military sites deep within Russian territory, following meetings with senior U.S. officials in Washington on Saturday. Despite over $50 billion in military aid from Washington since 2022, the U.S. has restricted Ukrainian use of its weapons to defensive operations on Ukrainian soil and cross-border activities. Zelenskiy reported that guided aerial bombs killed six and injured 97 in Kharkiv on Friday, with further attacks occurring on Saturday. He argued that such incidents could be prevented by targeting Russian military airfields, bases, and logistical operations. In…
Rita Ora has taken to social media to share a delightful collection of photos from her summer vacation on a yacht, featuring fun moments with friends and family, including a playful picture with supermodel Kate Moss. In one photo, Kate, 50, donned a snakeskin two-piece and black shades as she playfully gave Rita a piggyback ride on a sun lounger. Captioning the post, Rita expressed her joy, saying, “How can I put the last month in one post? Also, when could you have more than 10 photos in one post? This is very good news for me.” Fans flocked to…
Cardi B and her estranged husband Offset recently came together to celebrate their son Wave’s birthday. Despite their split, the pair demonstrated their commitment to co-parenting as they shared joyful moments from the party on social media. Cardi B, who is expecting her third child, posted a series of birthday videos featuring Offset and their children. The Migos rapper shared a touching video of Cardi dancing with their son Wave in her arms, while another clip showed Offset interacting with Wave at his eye level. In response to recent reports about Offset being unsupportive during their separation and her pregnancy,…
Jessica Alba has made a deeply sentimental gift to her parents by purchasing her late grandfather’s house, which holds significant emotional value for the family. In her new Roku series, Honest Renovations, Alba shared the touching story behind the gesture. The 43-year-old actress revealed, “Almost three years ago, I started the project of my dreams… I surprised my parents by buying them a house!! And not just any house — it was my grandfather’s house where my father grew up.” Alba explained that after her grandfather’s passing, her parents had planned to sell the house to cover her grandmother’s medical…
Selena Gomez delighted fans with a heartfelt gesture following the premiere of “Only Murders in the Building.” Over the weekend, the “Love On” singer made an unexpected visit to Telluride High School to support the local volleyball team, who had publicly requested her presence. Gomez, in town to promote her film “Emilia Perez,” shared touching moments from her visit on Instagram. The highlight was her impromptu performance of the national anthem at the school, a gesture that won the admiration of many. In her Instagram caption, Selena wrote, “They asked!! Couldn’t help it, it’s my first time in Telluride!” Fans…
