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France: Macron hosts Lebanese president amid tensions with Israel

Emmanuel Macron is hosting Lebanese president Nawaf Salam in Paris as efforts intensify to support his country amid ongoing tensions with Israel. The meeting comes ahead of renewed Israel-Lebanon talks…

Iran / USA: Trump defends decision to extend ceasefire

Amid ongoing tensions between the USA and Iran, Donald Trump has defended his decision to extend the two-week ceasefire, rejecting criticism that it reflects weakness. Responding to a comment in…

Mexico: another deadly shooting raises concerns about World Cup security

A deadly shooting at Teotihuacán in Mexico has left one tourist dead and several others injured after a lone gunman opened fire on visitors at the historic Pyramid of the…

Equatorial Guinea: Pope urges leaders to commit to justice

During a visit to Equatorial Guinea, the last leg of his apostolic journey to Africa, Pope Leo XIV urged national leaders to commit to justice, peace, and responsible leadership. Reflecting…

Peru: election chief resigns, huge delays in declaring results

In Peru, Piero Corvetto has resigned as head of the election office, following widespread criticism of the chaotic general election. The first round of voting, held on 12 April, was…

South Sudan: problems as elections are planned for December

As South Sudan aims to hold elections in December, concerns are growing about whether current peace efforts can prevent renewed conflict. The fragile transition process, rooted in the 2018 peace…

IPC Connections April / May 2026 Intro

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends…

Editorial: Pentecost 2026: A Fresh Empowering for Bold Witness – Dr Jason Hubbard

“And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word…

Iran: Strait of Hormuz - ceasefire tensions

The Strait of Hormuz sits once again at the centre of global tension, as the US military says a blockade of Iranian ports has been “fully implemented,” bringing sea-based trade…

Yemen / Red Sea: trade routes under threat

Global shipping through the Red Sea and Suez Canal faces a renewed and more complex threat, as the corridor linking Asia, the Middle East, and Europe enters what analysts describe…

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