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4h ago

Turkey's Erdogan launches 'Year of the Family' with an attack on the LGBTQ community

Despite its low profile in Turkey, the LGBTQ community has emerged as one of the main targets of the government and its supporters in recent years.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
8h ago

British boxer Tyson Fury announces retirement one month after Oleksandr Usyk defeat

The 36-year-old Fury announced the decision in a short video posted on his Instagram account on Monday, which included a cryptic message.
Oleksandr Usyk punches Tyson Fury
Oleksandr Usyk punches Tyson Fury
10h ago

Magnitude-6.6 earthquake shakes Japan and prompts tsunami warnings

The Japanese Meteorological Agency said tsunami waves have already reached the country's southwestern coasts, with an estimated maximum height of 3.2 feet.
Japan, Kyushu, Kagoshima, townscape with Sakurajima volcano,
Japan, Kyushu, Kagoshima, townscape with Sakurajima volcano,
11h ago

Italy releases Iranian citizen held on a U.S. warrant over drone attack in Jordan

Mohammad Abedini was arrested three days before Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was detained while on a reporting trip to Iran. Sala, who was believed held as a bargaining chip for Abedini’s release, returned home last week.
Iranian national Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi arrested on December 16 at Malpensa Airport of Milan.
Iranian national Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi arrested on December 16 at Malpensa Airport of Milan.
11h ago

300 North Korean troops have been killed in Ukraine, South Korea says

Separately, Ukraine revealed more details about the first two North Korean soldiers it has captured alive and said it was willing to exchange them for Ukrainians held in Russia.
Zelensky says Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers
Zelensky says Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers
12h ago

A young gorilla rescued from an aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo

The 5-month-old gorilla was discovered in a box on a Turkish Airlines flight from Nigeria to Thailand last month. After a public competition, he has been named Zeytin, or Olive.
A baby gorilla found by Turkish Ministry of Trade Customs Enforcement teams at Istanbul Airport continues rehabilitation in Istanbul on Jan. 12, 2025.
A baby gorilla found by Turkish Ministry of Trade Customs Enforcement teams at Istanbul Airport continues rehabilitation in Istanbul on Jan. 12, 2025.
14h ago

Taiwan reports 'significant rise' in suspected Chinese espionage

The number of Taiwanese accused of spying on behalf of China rose by a third to 64 people last year, officials said, adding that most were current or retired soldiers.
Taiwanese Navy ships anchored at the harbour in Keelung
Taiwanese Navy ships anchored at the harbour in Keelung
14h ago

India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering

Over about the next six weeks, at least 400 million Hindu pilgrims will gather at the confluence of three sacred rivers, hoping to be released from the cycle of rebirth.
Kumbh Mela Festival Begins in India
Kumbh Mela Festival Begins in India
1d ago

15 killed in an explosion and fire at a gas station in central Yemen

The explosion occurred Saturday at the Zaher district in the province of Bayda, the Houthi rebel-run Health Ministry said.
The flag of Yemen on a mountain overlooking Sana'a city
The flag of Yemen on a mountain overlooking Sana'a city
1d ago

Saudi Arabia presses top E.U. diplomats to lift sanctions on Syria after Assad’s fall

European and Middle Eastern diplomats met in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, to discuss Syria’s future.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud speaks
Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud speaks

GOP Sen. James Lankford: U.S. won't invade Greenland

In an interview on “Meet the Press,” the Oklahoma Republican dismissed President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to take Greenland by force.
James Lankford speaks
James Lankford speaks

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