Saturday

Funeral of Pope Francis Scheduled for Saturday Morning Pope Francis, a transformative figure in the Catholic Church, will have his funeral services conducted on Saturday morning. The announcement comes as the world reflects on his profound impact on faith and society. As he once said, "We are not an island; we are a community." This gathering will not only honor the Pope's legacy but will also serve as a poignant moment of unity for Catholics and non-Catholics alike.…

In the kaleidoscope of geopolitical tension that is the Middle East, the narrative shifts yet again. On Friday, the military arm of Hamas, known as the Al-Qassam Brigades, announced an essential step in the ongoing prisoner exchange discourse with Israel. Intrigued? You should be. In a maneuver described as part of the "Al-Aqsa Flood" prisoner exchange deal, six Israeli captives are set to embrace freedom on Saturday, marking the seventh release of individuals in this intricate negotiation process. Abu Obeida, the…

In a development tugging at the heartstrings of an international audience, the Palestinian resistance group Hamas announced an unexpected move on Tuesday. What might this mean for the fragile peace straining under the weight of history and bloodshed? Under the terms of a recently brokered ceasefire and prisoner exchange pact with Israel, Hamas intends to release six living Israeli detainees along with the remains of four hostages within the week. “The arrangement stipulates that the remaining six living Israeli captives…

In a provocative statement, former US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning, asserting that "all hell" would break loose if every Israeli hostage is not released from Gaza within days. This declaration followed Hamas's alarming announcement about the potential postponement of further hostage exchanges, raising concerns about the fragile ceasefire that had temporarily halted hostilities. The ceasefire, which commenced on January 19, was pivotal. It not only paused over 15 months of intense conflict in the Gaza Strip…

In a bold move likely to stir international trade waters, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed plans to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada beginning February 1st. "Will oil be part of the equation?" you might wonder. Surprisingly, that remains an unanswered query. In a meeting with reporters within the storied walls of the Oval Office, Trump cited the hefty influx of undocumented migrants and the perilous rise of fentanyl-mediated deaths as motivations behind this policy shift. With a furrowed brow and a…

In a gripping Premier League clash, Crystal Palace's Trevoh Chalobah went head-to-head against Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in London, on October 5, 2024. (Xinhua) Saturday night saw Liverpool maintaining their pole position in the Premier League, clinching a slim 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, Manchester City and Arsenal also claimed victories to keep their pursuit alive. Diogo Jota bagged the game's solitary goal just nine minutes in. However, Liverpool's Alisson had to make some stellar saves before limping…

In the latter part of October, a ship is set to anchor near Somalia's shore to perform seismic surveys for potential oil and gas reserves!Casting off from Istanbul this Saturday, Türkiye's own research vessel, Oruc Reis, is prepped for a Somali voyage, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar waving it off.The boat's on track to hit Somalia's waters before October fades. There, it'll hunt for oil and gas in three zones where Türkiye's bagged exploration rights, according to official chatter…

One week before the first round of presidential elections in Chad, groups of young people tried to march in several districts of the capital for a ninth Saturday of mobilization against a new mandate from head of state Idriss Déby Itno. These marches, banned by the authorities, are spreading rapidly. as reported from…

In Ivory Coast, the presidential election is scheduled for Saturday, October 31st. Yesterday, presidential candidate Alassane Ouattara declared on RFI and France 24 that the vote would take place. Today, opposition platform spokesman Pascal Affi N'Guessan says there will be no election. Former Prime Minister Laurent Gbagbo is interviewed by Christophe Boisbouvier of RFI and Marc Perelman of France 24.…