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A23a, the largest iceberg in the world, has escaped from a whirlpool in Antarctica after being trapped for a year, Anadolu Agency reported today, adding that it is now drifting northward. The British Antarctic Survey reported that A23a is on…

The Shirazi World Foundation, one of the global organizations affiliated with Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has released a message following the formation of a transitional government in Syria. The Foundation’s message said that, “We are closely monitoring the…

On Friday, Pakistan’s Supreme Court conditionally authorized military courts to issue verdicts in cases involving civilians arrested for their alleged involvement in violence during May 2023, Anadolu Agency reported. Justice Aminuddin, leading the constitutional bench, allowed military courts to announce…

Japanese dentists are testing a groundbreaking drug that could enable people to grow new teeth, offering a potential alternative to dentures and implants. Katsu Takahashi, head of oral surgery at Kitano Hospital in Osaka, leads the clinical trials at Kyoto…

The European Commission has initiated a Humanitarian Air Bridge to deliver essential supplies to Syria amid recent political upheaval, media outlets reported on Friday. The EU has increased its 2024 humanitarian funding to over €160 million, targeting health care, shelter,…

François Bayrou, a veteran centrist and ally of President Emmanuel Macron, has been named France’s new prime minister following the ousting of Michel Barnier’s minority government in a no-confidence vote, the Guardian reported. Bayrou, 73, leader of the MoDem party…

A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report reveals that over 150 million people in Africa are being pushed into poverty due to high medical expenses, Xinhua reported. The report, titled “Towards Universal Health Coverage in the WHO Africa Region: Tracking…

At least 45,000 people have been displaced on Negros Island, Philippines, following the recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon, the strongest in recent years, Anadolu Agency reported. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced plans to evacuate approximately 84,000 individuals from the six-kilometer…

The 4th International Strategic Communication Forum (Stratcom Summit ’24) commenced in Istanbul on Friday, organized by Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, Anadolu Agency reported. This year’s theme, “AI in Communication: Trends, Traps, and Transitions,” highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence in…

Austria’s conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer announced a €1,000 ($1,050) incentive for Syrian refugees to return home following the recent political upheaval in Syria, notably the fall of Bashar Assad. Nehammer emphasized the need for citizens to aid in rebuilding the…