Lebanon to Strait of Hormuz, here’s what we know on day 46 of Iran war
The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.

The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.






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The pope is visiting Turkiye until Sunday on his first overseas trip as pontiff, which also includes a visit to Lebanon.
As Turkiye hosts pontiff, minority community figures describe a moment marked by visibility and engagement with state.

Pope Leo XIV spoke about his upcoming first foreign trip as pontiff to Turkiye and Lebanon.

Pope Leo XIV has called on Israel and Hezbollah to abandon armed responses and seek dialogue following an Israeli strike
Pope Leo gifts the objects to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops after meeting their representatives.

Pope Leo XIV says the world must not forget the journalists who are shedding light on ‘land bloodied by bombs’.
Pontiff expected to appeal for peace in Middle East and address the region’s Muslims and Christians.
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