Pope Francis spoke up for Palestinians until the end
Pope Francis chose to not remain silent on the suffering of the Palestinian people.
Pope Francis: A look back at his impact in Africa and beyond — BBC Africa
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 after a bout of illness. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, he was elected in 2013, the first non-European pope to lead the Catholic Church in centuries. Under his papacy, the Vatican has adopted a realist approach to foreign affairs to mediate…
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MPs and peers oppose Donald Trump address to parliament during UK visit
https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/d0764c6e8377633621af80696f7c870c44c0f9c9/119_238_6887_4131/master/6887.jpg?width=140&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=3721eaee5a0a36c8a8aecc338b64a429Concerns raised address would be inappropriate because of president’s comments about UK, Nato and Ukraine A number of MPs and peers have called for Donald Trump to be blocked from addressing parliament when he visits the UK. The US president has suggested Buckingham Palace is “setting a date for September” for him to come to Britain.…
DetailsFirstFT: Global confidence sinks as trade wars loom over IMF meetings
Also in today’s newsletter, an interview with South Korea’s acting president, and Trump’s trade war hits New York’s Chinatown
Zambians living with HIV struggle to find medication following U.S. foreign aid cuts
The Trump administration maintains that HIV meds have survived foreign aid cuts. In Zambia, as in other countries, people are struggling to find pills and risk getting sick without medication.
How Generations of Experts Built U.S. Power
https://foreignpolicy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1‑National-Security-1952-Robert-Cutler-Dwight-Eisenhower-Candidate-AP888721936723.jpgAnd now Trump is throwing it all away.
The untold story of how Trump shocked Europe in a few short days
PARIS — European leaders knew Donald Trump’s second term as U.S. president would be a challenge. But the magnitude and speed with which Washington broke from decades-long defense policies forced governments across the continent to confront the unthinkable: Is the U.S. now more of a threat than a partner? POLITICO reporters have dug deep into…
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Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2025/04/14/multimedia/14gabon-election-01-bkzq/14gabon-election-01-bkzq-mediumSquareAt3X.jpgBrice Oligui Nguema had promised to relinquish power after he led a coup in 2023. He now is set to lead the oil-rich country for the next seven years.
How Trump Offers This African Territory Its ‘Biggest Opportunity’
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2025/04/07/multimedia/00somaliland-trump-promo/00somaliland-trump-promo-mediumSquareAt3X.jpgAfter years of building relationships with congressional Republicans and conservative think tanks, officials in Somaliland believe President Trump will grant their ultimate wish: statehood.
The U.S. Has Never Known What to Do With Foreign Students
https://foreignpolicy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/students-education-GettyImages-1181819032.jpgAre they a soft-power opportunity or a national security threat?