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North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles into sea, South Korea says

North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern sea Thursday in what South Korea is calling a “clear act of provocation.” Lee Sung Joon, a spokesperson for South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the launches were possibly intended to test the performance of weapons that North Korea plans…

Pakistan shoots down more than two dozen drones launched by India

India launched multiple Israeli-made Harop drones targeting Pakistan overnight and into Thursday, wounding at least four soldiers, Pakistan army officials said. Pakistani forces downed 25 of the drones, Pakistan army spokesperson Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif told The Associated Press. Debris from a downed drone that fell into the Sindh province killed…

The pope’s salary: How does the pontiff get paid?

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church does not get paid what many consider a traditional salary. Instead, the Vatican provides for the pontiff’s needs, from housing, food, transportation and other expenses in the form of stipends and allowances.The Vatican, referred to as “the world’s smallest country,” is sustained by…

Antisemitism spiking around the world, ADL task force finds in its 1st-ever global report

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has released its first-ever J7 Annual Report on Antisemitism as the world prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.The report details the rise in antisemitism seen in countries that have the largest Jewish populations outside Israel, including the U.S., the U.K.,…

Family of American hostage tortured in Lebanon wins landmark case against Iran

After a nearly four-year search for justice, a U.S. court has found in favor of the family of a Lebanese American man held hostage in Lebanon, finding that the Islamic Republic of Iran, working through its proxy Hezbollah, should be held liable for their father’s kidnap and torture. Two of Amer Fakhoury’s…

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