Pope Leo XIV speaking at Sapienza University of Rome, May 2026 - bdesk.news

Pope Warns AI and Military Technology Driving World Into “Spiral of Annihilation”

Pope Leo XIV issued a stark warning Thursday that unchecked investment in artificial intelligence and advanced weaponry is accelerating humanity toward catastrophic conflict. Speaking at Sapienza University of Rome, the pontiff called explicitly for an end to wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, framing these ongoing conflicts as symptomatic of broader technological and moral…

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Stacked oil barrels released by International Energy Agency representing global emergency petroleum reserves and supply stabilization efforts

International Energy Agency (IEA) Will Release Hundreds Of Millions Of Barrels Of Emergency Oil Reserves

Amid rising geopolitical tensions and growing fears of supply disruption, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has confirmed plans to release hundreds of millions of barrels of oil from strategic reserves, in what could become one of the largest coordinated interventions in energy markets in recent years. The move comes as global oil prices face renewed…

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Trump calls the Strait of Hormuz, the Strait of Trump at a public event.

Trump Called the Strait of Hormuz the “Strait of Trump”

Yesterday, the U.S. President Donald Trump stirred global attention by referring to the Strait of Hormuz as the “Strait of Trump”, a nickname that immediately sparked controversy, commentary, and confusion. The remark came amid heightened tensions in the ongoing Iran–U.S.–Israel conflict, where the Strait of Hormuz has become one of the most strategically sensitive maritime…

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Map of Middle East strikes during the 2026 Iran Israel war with U.S. involvement

Iran Israel War: Last 24 Hours Show Escalation as U.S. Deepens Military Involvement

The Iran Israel war has intensified over the last 24 hours, with the United States playing an increasingly visible military role as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate. While the United States has been involved from the beginning through military support and regional deployments, recent developments suggest its role is becoming more direct,…

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