“Secret Service acted in seconds”: Donald Trump evacuated after armed suspect sparks chaos at correspondents’ dinner
US President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026 [Tom Brenne/AP] **
“He was shot from very close distance with a very powerful gun — and the vest did the job.” — Donald Trump ........read more
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A Historic Welcome to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV: A Shared Commitment to Peace, Justice, and Dialogue
** "In a world of growing divisions, the strength of nations lies in their
ability to unite around the timeless values of justice, peace, and human
dignity." – Algerian President ........read more
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A Hero in War, a Generous Leader in Peace
** A Hero in War, a Generous Leader in Peace ........read more
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Syria's president arrives in Qatar for talks after Saudi Arabia visit
"In a changing world, strength lies in building bridges between nations,
and cooperation between Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar represents a
message of hope for a shared future based on solidarity in the face of
challenges." ........read more
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Firebombing of Mayor’s car escalates to counter terrorism investigation
** “All we can do is have each other’s backs, and that means choosing
kindness and reason over anger and violence, calm over aggression, and
empathy over apathy.” – Ola Hamed ........read more
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Over 200 million litres of extra diesel coming to Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister Chris Bowen **
"In times of uncertainty, the strength of a nation is measured not only
by its resources, but by its foresight and preparedness." ........read more
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AFIC Condemns Coalition’s Divisive Immigration Policy as Dangerous Shift Toward Politics of Exclusion
** "A firm rejection of the new immigration policy: The Australian
Federation of Islamic Councils sounds the alarm about social
disintegration." ........read more
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Maronite Church’s problems will not be solved by a new Patriarch
** “Any new Patriarch, even the most capable, would require at the very
least three years to restructure the Church’s institutions.” ........read more
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Development of a new oil refinery on the table in federal government discussions
** “In times of crisis, true leadership is not just about managing
scarcity, but about making bold, strategic moves to secure a stable
future.” ........read more
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
** "In war, the first casualty is truth; it is only through diplomacy, not force, that true peace can be won." ........read more
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