A Vatican representative recently traveled to Taiwan for the 60th anniversary of the Tzu Chi Foundation, a Buddhist charity known worldwide for its disaster relief work. The visit comes at a time when the Holy See is looking to strengthen ties with China, yet it also maintains one of only twelve for
Russia has sharply criticized Armenia for allowing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to speak in Yerevan last week. During his visit, Zelenskiy warned that Russian leaders might face drone threats over Red Square during Moscow’s Victory Day parade on May 9—a claim Moscow dismissed as reckless.
Scientists recently tested a fresh approach to fighting depression in mice by pairing a natural compound with brain stimulation. They wanted to see if two different methods could work better together than alone. First, they stressed out mice to mimic human depression. Then, they split the animals in
Many modern TV shows include steamy scenes, but filming them isn’t as glamorous as it might seem. The cast of an upcoming Amazon Prime series revealed that actors often feel awkward during these moments, even if the scenes look passionate on screen. Instead of pretending it’s fun, they focused on ma
Laura Fernández took the oath of office as Costa Rica’s head of state, but she didn’t go it alone. The former president, Rodrigo Chaves, who had a close relationship with the former U. S. President Donald Trump, remains on the payroll as both Minister of the Presidency and Finance. Chaves’ dual rol
Operating‑room nurses face a hidden danger called compassion fatigue, a kind of burnout that can hurt their health, shake up the nursing team, and put patients at risk. A new study looked closely at how common this fatigue is among OR nurses and what it looks like in everyday work. Researchers
The fight in Iran has pushed China to offer more fuel and green tech to its Asian neighbors, turning a crisis into an opportunity for influence. After the U. S. and Israel struck Iran, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stopped, and China halted oil‑product exports. Countries that depend on Chine
The United States is preparing for President Trump’s visit to China next week, a trip that could reshape both energy and technology ties between the two giants. The backdrop is the ongoing conflict in Iran, which keeps global oil prices high and pressures both nations to find new ways to stabilize m
The idea that a pause in talks is just a short‑term hiccup doesn’t fit Iran. The country uses delay itself as its main strategy, turning every protracted negotiation into a way to keep pressure away and grow power. Instead of waiting for a deal, Iran waits on purpose. Each extension, each drawn
A private jet linked to the Batista family flew from Colorado to Washington on Wednesday, just one day before Brazil’s President Lula meets Donald Trump in the U. S. capital. The jet belongs to J&F, a holding company that runs JBS, one of the world’s biggest meat producers. While the plane’s movemen
