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Vatican City: Argentina’s first female saint’s canonization ceremony has marked the face-to-face meeting of Pope Francis and the President Milei. Javier Milei, President of Argentina has previously stated that the Pope is an “imbecile” who “promotes communism”. After taking office in December, he scaled back his criticism. Mr. Milei attended Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican and met the 87-year-old Pope, embracing him. They will have an intimate audience at the Vatican soon. Maria Antonia de Paz y Figueroa, better known as Mama Antula, was an 18th-century woman who is considered by some to be Argentina’s first feminist. Mama Antula…

United States: Donald Trump, the former US President has said that he will encourage Russia to attack any NATO member that fails to pay its bills as part of the Western military alliance. Trump stated that he would not protect a nation behind its payments and encourage aggressors to do as they please. NATO members are committed to defending any nation in the bloc that is attacked. The White House referred to the comments as “appalling and unhinged”. During a rally in South Carolina, Mr. Trump stated that he had made comments about Russia during a NATO summit. Trump has recollected…

United Kingdom:  King Charles, has made his first statement since the cancer diagnosis and used it to offer “heartfelt thanks” to the public for their “comfort and encouragement”. In a message from Sandringham, Norfolk, Charles III said that “I would like to express my most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support and good wishes I have received in recent days. As all those who have been affected by cancer will know, such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement.” As well as thanking the public for their well-wishes, the 75-year-old British ruler has reminisced on their decision…

London: London flu cases have reached their highest peak in a fortnight this winter. NHS leaders warned of “unrelenting” pressure on the health care system after revealing the increase in figures. According to NHS England data, there were an average of 480 flu patients in hospital beds in the capital in the week ending February 4, an 81 percent increase from two weeks ago. On January 29, a total of 531 patients were admitted to hospital with the flu in London. That’s more than the 500 cases reported on January 13 last year, making it the worst flu season in…

Las Vegas: Prince Harry has surprised audiences by attending the NFL Honors in Las Vegas days after visiting King Charles, who is suffering from cancer. Harry was on hand to present Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward with the top honour of the night, the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Harry journeyed thousands of miles from California to be by the side of the King. The prince visited his father, the King, at Clarence House where he was recovering after receiving treatment. Duke of Sussex did not see his brother William or sister-in-law Kate as she is recovering…

United States: US President Joe Biden has defended his memory after the special council released a report into his handling of classified documents, which renewed scrutiny of his fitness for office ahead of the upcoming presidential election in November 2024. Biden responded to special counsel Robert Hur’s report for describing his memory as severely limited. The President has reacted to a recent report that he couldn’t remember the year he began serving as vice president under President Barack Obama or the year his son Beau Biden died. The President said that, “There’s even reference that I don’t remember when my…

United Kingdom: Britain has announced that over three million of its citizens living abroad will regain their right to vote in the upcoming British general elections. The change occurs after the implementation of the Elections Act 2022. The latest inclusion will lead to the biggest increase in the British electoral list since the introduction of voting for females in 1928. With the removal of the limit of 15 years on the right to vote, there will be a provision of online registration for British Citizens to vote, regardless of the time they have been overseas. The registration will be linked…

London: FIFA has declared Argentine player Lionel Messi as the Best Men’s Player of the 2023 award, retaining the title from 2022. Messi won the award by beating Norwegian striker Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe of France. Messi was not present at the event to receive the award. Aitana Bonmati, who was part of the Spanish squad which won the World Cup in 2023, was voted the Best Women’s Player of the year. The 36-year-old was voted the Best Player by national team coaches, captains, journalists, and fans. Messi’s performance, scoring ten goals that helped Inter Miami win the 2023…

Hong Kong: Apple is offering discounts on its iPhones in China. The retail prices have been reduced by as much as 500 yuan ($70) in the middle of the growing competitive pressure in the biggest smartphone market in the world. The US-based tech company has cut prices of some iPhones by 5 percent on its Chinese website. The limited-time promotion comes under the Lunar New Year event, lasting from 18 January 2024 to 21 January 2024. It may lead up to the holidays in mid-February. China has seen the worst sales of an Apple iPhone with the latest iPhone 15…

Switzerland: A new analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) found that artificial intelligence (AI) is set to affect nearly 40 percent of all jobs. IMF’s Managing Director Ms. Kristalina Georgieva said that, “In most scenarios, AI will likely worsen overall inequality.” Ms. Georgieva added that the policymakers should address the ‘troubling trend’ to ‘prevent the technology from further stoking social tensions.’ The rapid growth of AI has brought into focus discussions about the benefits and risks associated with it, as per the statement. The IMF mentioned that AI will likely affect a greater proportion of jobs, nearly 60 percent in…