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France to Open Greenland Consulate
France will open a consulate in Greenland on February 6, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said, amid tensions over US President Donald Trump’s statements on annexing the island. Barrot said the move was planned last year and…
Crane Collapse Kills 22 in Thailand Train Crash
A crane collapsed onto a passenger train in Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima province, killing 22 people and injuring at least 55, authorities said. The accident occurred near Sikhio when a heavy crane used in high-speed rail…
Japan–South Korea Leaders Share Drum Moment After Summit
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung surprised audiences by playing drums together to K-pop songs after their summit in Nara. Footage released by the Japanese Prime Minister’s Office…
Reza Pahlavi Urges Iran Protests to Continue
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s former Shah, called on protesters in Iran to sustain demonstrations, saying “help is on its way” and urging security forces to side with the public. In a video message, Pahlavi told Iranian soldiers to…
Late Turkish Artist Honored at Hi Jolly Memorial in Arizona
Turkish artist Mertcan Türkoğlu, who died in the United States on December 11, was commemorated at the memorial tomb of Hadji Ali (Hi Jolly) in Quartzsite. The ceremony marked the subject of Türkoğlu’s final book, Last Camp, and…
French Farmers Block Paris With Tractors Over EU-Mercosur Deal
More than 350 tractors entered Paris as French farmers protested near the National Assembly against the planned European Union trade agreement with Mercosur countries. Demonstrators warned the deal would expose French…
Syrian Army Launches Major Deployment to Protect Aleppo From SDF Attacks
The Syrian army has deployed large-scale forces around Aleppo and nearby rural areas to prevent potential attacks by the SDF, the Syrian branch of the PKK/YPG. According to state media, army units reinforced front lines near Meskene and…
One-year-old Child Died in Gaza Amid Severe Cold
Freezing temperatures in the Gaza Strip have killed a one-year-old child in the past 24 hours, raising the number of children who have died from extreme cold this winter to seven, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. The…
Japanese Astronaut Captures Aurora From ISS
Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui has recorded the aurora borealis from aboard the International Space Station. Sharing the footage on social media, Yui said he was happy to capture the moment and hoped the images would bring joy to viewers.…
Germany’s Merz Says Iran Regime Near Collapse
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said during a visit to India that the Iranian leadership is nearing its end amid ongoing protests in Iran. “If a regime can only remain in power through violence, it has effectively come to an end,” Merz…