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Iran Holds Day of Mourning for 84 Killed in Twin Blasts
Iran Holds Day of Mourning for 84 Killed in Twin Blasts

Iran observed a day of mourning Thursday for the at least 84 people killed when twin blasts ripped through a crowd commemorating the slain Revolutionary Guards general Qassem Soleimani. The death toll was revised down from around 100 the day after what Iranian authorities labelled a "terrorist attack" that also left hundreds wounded near ...

Scores Dead in Iran Blasts near Qassem Soleimani's Grave
Scores Dead in Iran Blasts near Qassem Soleimani's Grave

A pair of bomb explosions on Wednesday, claimed the lives of at least 103 individuals in Iran. They tore through a gathering commemorating the fourth anniversary of the death of Revolutionary Guards General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a US strike. State media provided the reported details of the tragic incident. Twin bomb blasts killed at ...

Somalia Protests Ethiopia's Red Sea Access Deal
Somalia Protests Ethiopia's Red Sea Access Deal

On Tuesday, Somalia firmly asserted its commitment to defending its territory through “any legal means” and took the significant step of recalling its ambassador to Ethiopia after Addis Ababa struck a controversial deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland. The controversial Addis Ababa deal, providing Ethiopia with coveted access to the ...

Japan Airlines Plane on Fire at Tokyo's Airport
Japan Airlines Plane on Fire at Tokyo's Airport

A Japan Airlines plane faced a distressing situation as it caught fire on Tokyo's Haneda Airport runway, following a reported collision with a coast guard aircraft, according to television reports. Five people on board a Coast Guard aircraft died after a runway collision, and the captain escaped, as stated by the Japanese transport ...

Zelensky Condemns 'Russian Terror' as Missiles Hit Kyiv
Zelensky Condemns 'Russian Terror' as Missiles Hit Kyiv

Russian missile attacks on Ukraine on Tuesday killed four people, including one in Kyiv, and wounded 27 others in the capital, officials reported. Ukrainian President Zelensky strongly condemned the 'Russian terror' campaign following this new round of missile strikes. Russia targeted Kyiv and the northeastern city of Kharkiv with a barrage of ...

Race Against Time to Rescue Victims of Earthquake in Japan
Race Against Time to Rescue Victims of Earthquake in Japan

In Japan, rescuers urgently worked against time and aftershocks to locate survivors of a destructive 7.5-magnitude earthquake, resulting in at least 48 casualties.  Japanese rescuers raced against the clock and powerful aftershocks on Tuesday to find survivors of a New Year's Day earthquake that claimed at least 48 lives and caused widespread ...

Knife Attack Targets South Korean Opposition Leader
Knife Attack Targets South Korean Opposition Leader

South Korean opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck with a knife on Tuesday, January 2, by a man who pushed through a crowd, pretending to be his supporter, the police said. Surrounded by journalists and supporters at a construction site in the southern port city of Busan, Lee was attacked, as shown on South Korean ...

War Escalates Between Ukraine and Russia on the First Day of 2024
War Escalates Between Ukraine and Russia on the First Day of 2024

On the first day of 2024, led by President Zelensky, Ukraine vowed retaliation against Russian forces as both countries experienced an escalation in strikes. Meanwhile, Ukraine struggled in its counteroffensive, urging Western allies for continued military support. President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to unleash “wrath” against Russian forces in ...

New Year Around the World: A Tapestry of Traditions
New Year Around the World: A Tapestry of Traditions

New Year’s traditions around the world are as diverse and colorful as the cultures themselves. Exploring these customs, we not only learn how different societies celebrate the transition from one year to the next but also gain insight into their history, beliefs and values. Each country brings its own hue and character to New Year’s ...

Emergency Evacuations as Japan Faces Quake and Tsunami
Emergency Evacuations as Japan Faces Quake and Tsunami

Central Japan experienced a series of powerful earthquakes, resulting in tsunami waves reaching over a meter high, prompting widespread evacuations, and reminiscent of the country's traumatic 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster. The tsunami threat from a powerful earthquake that struck central Japan on Monday has “largely passed,” a US ...

Events That Shaped 2023: From War to Space
Events That Shaped 2023: From War to Space

As the world said goodbye to 2022, hoping for a better future, the year 2023 began with a tapestry of successes and tragedies, geopolitical moves, natural calamities and technological advancements. From the war-torn landscapes of the Middle East to the vast expanses of outer space, the events that unfolded in 2023 left an indelible mark on the ...

Moscow Calls for Retribution After Ukrainian Strikes
Moscow Calls for Retribution After Ukrainian Strikes

Russia warned on Saturday, December 30, that the Ukrainian strikes on Belgorod the same day would not go unpunished. These strikes were carried out by Kyiv in response to the particularly deadly strikes on the previous day. Russia accused Ukraine of targeting the city of Belgorod with missiles and rockets on Saturday, killing at least 14 people ...