Ethiopia landslide kills 14 at monastery ritual, search continues for missing
A landslide at an Ethiopian monastery during a religious ritual killed 14 people and left others missing, with search efforts ongoing in the Amhara region.
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan is convening an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers over what it characterizes as an imminent threat of Israeli takeover of al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
A rare glimpse into Tibet, where some hope to preserve language and customs despite China’s new law
China’s new ethnic unity law implemented July 1 mandates Mandarin as the primary language in schools and government agencies, while some Tibetans seek to preserve their language and cultural practices through private study and religious observance.
Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
Israel rejected a Gaza deal announced by President Trump, with Prime Minister Netanyahu stating Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed. Iran and Oman negotiated maritime arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions.
Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX
The Vatican excommunicated all members of the ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X after the group ordained bishops without papal consent, creating a formal schism within the Roman Catholic Church.
Pope praises US history of welcoming migrants in implicit rebuke to Trump
Pope Leo praised the US history of welcoming migrants in an address marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, implicitly criticizing Trump administration immigration policies while visiting Lampedusa, a major Mediterranean entry point for refugees.