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Turkish President Erdogan meets with Ukrainian President Zelenski to discuss peace talks amid EU's internal divisions.

NASA reports that the likelihood of the asteroid named 2024 YR4 hitting Earth has risen to 3.1% by 2032.

Russian troops face heavy resistance from Ukrainian drones as they attempt to gain ground in Donetsk region.

North Korea deems US nuclear disarmament goal impossible and impractical, vows to strengthen nuclear power.

Sierra Leone withdraws espionage charges against RTL News correspondent Sophie van Leeuwen, allowing her to return home to South Africa.

South Korean authorities temporarily remove Chinese chatbot DeepSeek from app stores over privacy issues.

A tragic incident occurred in Acerra, Italy, where a nine-month-old baby was fatally attacked by the family dog.

Muhsin Hendricks, known as the world's first openly gay imam, was shot dead in South Africa.

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels assert to have captured Bukavu in Eastern Congo, raising concerns about the city's control.

A fire broke out in a hotel construction site in Busan, South Korea, resulting in 6 deaths and 25 injuries.

North Korea criticizes US-South Korea defense cooperation, warns against reckless actions. Tensions rise in the region.

Thailand gears up for influx of rescued cyber slaves from Myanmar after shutting down illegal online operations.

North Korea's demolition of its reunification center for separated families raises tensions with South Korea.

A fishing boat named Jaeseongho capsized off the coast of Jeju Island, South Korea, with 10 crew members onboard. 5 crew members have been rescued while 5 are still missing.

Owen L., a 23-year-old man, admits to panicking when 11-year-old Louise started screaming before he killed her in a forest near Paris.

The 23-year-old suspect arrested in the murder case of the French girl Louise (11) has confessed, according to the French prosecutor.

A recent report on international relations highlights increasing trust in Turkey, especially in Western countries, ahead of the 61st Munich Security Conference.

Actress, producer, and entrepreneur Issa Rae becomes a partner in Major League Soccer expansion club San Diego FC.

Football Australia introduces a new national second-tier competition, the Australian Championship, featuring 16 teams from around Australia.

Scientist sheds light on spooky phenomena surrounding a railroad track in South Carolina.

A teacher in South Korea confessed to stabbing and killing an 8-year-old student in Daejeon city.

Positive shift in perceptions towards Turkey according to Munich Security Report 2025 survey results.

French police have arrested a third suspect in the investigation into the murder of an 11-year-old girl.

A mother and her son have been arrested in connection with the death of 11-year-old Louise in France.

FBI warns to delete all messages as scam messages spread across the US, raising concerns about Chinese cybercriminals.

The movement of a giant iceberg in the Southern Ocean alarms scientists, raising concerns about ecosystem threats and climate change.

An explosion in a fuel storage tank in South Korea resulted in 1 fatality and 1 injury.

Authorities uncover mass grave in southeastern Libya containing bodies of 28 migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting ongoing human rights abuses.

Two Israeli hostages freed by Hamas were devastated to discover their families were killed during the attack.

Recent lava flow at Mount Etna in Italy's south sparks fear as intermittent ash eruptions continue.