Pope Leo to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November, the Vatican says, in a three-country South American tour.

Uruguay's FM calls Argentina-Brazil diplomatic crisis 'bad news' for Mercosur, urges both governments to resume dialogue

Uruguay's Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin said Wednesday that the diplomatic crisis between Argentina and Brazil is 'bad news' for Mercosur and expressed hope the two governments would resume dialogue, while noting that no Uruguayan mediation effort is currently underway.

Trump says he prefers a deal with Iran but warns military action remains an option, noting plans for the 'biggest attack since World War II' were paused after Tehran requested talks.

Trump said he prefers a diplomatic deal with Iran but warned military action remains an option, adding that plans for what he described as the 'biggest attack since World War II' were paused after Iranian officials requested talks.

Ukraine's central bank governor says the West has invested roughly $200 billion directly into Ukraine's budget since 2022, underscoring the scale of sustained wartime financing.

The head of Ukraine's National Bank says the West has invested about $200 billion directly into Ukraine's budget since 2022.

Poland launches official preparations for Pope Leo XIV's first pilgrimage to the country following an invitation from state leaders and the Polish Church. A date has yet to be confirmed.

Poland has launched official preparations for Pope Leo XIV's first pilgrimage to the country, following an invitation from state leaders and the Polish Church. The government and Catholic authorities will jointly organize the trip once a date is confirmed.