Tag: Hope
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Zelenskyy: Peace Talks with US Offer Hope, But Challenges Remain
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said talks with US representatives on a peace plan for Ukraine had been constructive but not easy as he pivoted to planned consultations with European leaders over coming days. The Ukrainian president held a call on Saturday with Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner and is set to meet…
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Hope and Resilience: Hong Kong’s Legislative Election Following Tragedy
John Lee, Chief Executive of Hong Kong, votes for the legislative council general election at a polling station in Hong Kong, China, on December 7, 2025 | Photo Credit: Reuters Hong Kong voters are casting ballots on Sunday (December 7, 2025) in their second legislative election since a 2021 overhaul of the system eliminated the…
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Hope for Peace: Pope’s Reflection on Türkiye and Lebanon Visit
Pope Leo XIV recalls his recent Apostolic Journey to Türkiye and Lebanon, saying his encounter with religious leaders teaches that peace is possible if we build it together. By Devin Watkins At the Sunday Angelus prayer following his visit to Türkiye and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV thanked the many people who made it possible and…
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Hope Amidst Fire: Hong Kong’s Legislative Election
Hong Kong votes in legislative election as fire weighs on hearts and minds Nikkei Asia LegCo: Hong Kong votes in election as city mourns deadly fire BBC Hong Kong votes in legislative election after deadly fire The Hindu Hong Kong votes in ‘patriots only’ polls amid anger over deadly fire Al Jazeera Voting for HKSAR’s 8th-term LegCo election kicks…
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Christmas Lights in Bethlehem: A Beacon of Hope for Palestinians
As Christmas lights return to Bethlehem, Palestinians look for hope Reuters Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war BBC Bethlehem lights up Christmas tree amid hopes for economic recovery Al Jazeera Bethlehem Christmas tree lit up for first time since Gaza war Hindustan Times Christmas cheer returns to Bethlehem after two years of…
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Embracing Hope: Advent as a Season of Trusting Expectation
“The Parousia of the Lord. An expectation without hesitation” is the theme of the first of three meditations for Christmas, which began this morning, 5 December, in the Paul VI Hall, with Pope Leo in attendance. By Benedetta Capelli We are “not lost wayfarers” but “sentinels that, in the night of the world, humbly maintain…
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HK Elections: A Step Towards Good Governance and Renewed Hope
HK elections signal good governance and renewed hope news.cgtn.com Hong Kong votes in legislative election after deadly fire The Hindu LegCo: Hong Kong to vote in election as city mourns deadly fire BBC Hong Kong election turnout in focus amid anger over deadly fire Deccan Herald Hong Kong faces low election turnout as residents mourn deadly fire ThePrint Source link
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Oil Prices Surge Amid Renewed Hope for Ukraine Peace Talks
(Bloomberg) — Oil gained, finishing the week positive as investors assessed the murky outlook for a cease-fire in Ukraine and as the commodity pushed past an important technical level. West Texas Intermediate rose 0.7% to settle above $60 a barrel, signaling that a risk premium persists as a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine remains…