Taiwan’s Presidential Office staged on Thursday its first tabletop simulation of China’s military actions in the region to boost the island’s readiness against “authoritarian expansion”, a security official said.the Thursday morning exercise, led by the president’s office, involved 19 central ministries, local governments and NGOs. “It aims at bolstering Taiwan’s whole-of-society defence resilience in the […]
Pope Francis inaugurated the Holy Year at Rome’s main prison, spreading hope to inmates. He re-enacted the door-opening gesture performed at St. Peter’s Basilica, marking the start of the Jubilee year, which occurs every 25 years and attracts millions of pilgrims. The 2025 Jubilee is dedicated to hope, with a special mass for inmates planned. […]
Israel’s ultranationalist security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, challenging longstanding rules about non-Muslim prayer at the sensitive site. This visit comes amid heightened tensions following Hamas’ recent attack and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Ben-Gvir’s actions have previously ignited violence and drawn criticism, yet the official Israeli stance maintains the traditional restrictions. […]