Pope Leo XIV began the key day of his first foreign trip to Turkey by encouraging the nation’s small Catholic community to embrace hope and find strength in its size. Inside and outside Istanbul’s Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, crowds erupted in shouts of “Papa Leo” and “Viva il Papa”, welcoming the pontiff with cheering,

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Pope Leo XIV marked a major milestone during his first foreign trip to Turkey with a historic pilgrimage to Iznik, the ancient site where early Christian leaders convened 1,700 years ago under Roman Emperor Constantine to hold the First Council of Nicaea. At the 325 AD gathering, at least 250 bishops from across the Roman

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Hong Kong is grappling with a devastating apartment block fire that has claimed the lives of 128 people, with officials warning that the death toll could rise further. The catastrophic blaze occurred at Wang Fuk Court, a densely populated residential complex, leaving scores injured and many residents unaccounted for. During a press conference on Friday

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Pope Leo XIV began a historic four-day visit to Turkey on Thursday, marking a significant moment for Christian unity. During his visit, the pontiff met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, urging Turkey to embrace its role as a source of stability and reconciliation among nations in a world facing ongoing conflicts. “This land

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The European Commission announced on Friday, November 28, 2025, that Apple’s Apple Ads and Apple Maps likely meet the criteria to be classified as “gatekeepers” under the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple immediately rejected the assertion, submitting official rebuttals to the Commission. What Being a Gatekeeper Means Under the DMA, a gatekeeper designation imposes

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Flooding across Southeast Asia has claimed more than 150 lives over the past several days, with authorities scrambling to reach residents stranded in submerged homes or isolated by debris-blocked roads. The disaster has impacted Indonesia, southern Thailand, and northern Malaysia, leaving entire communities cut off from electricity and communications. Indonesia: North Sumatra Hit Hard The

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The devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court, a public housing complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, was finally extinguished Friday morning after burning for more than 36 hours. Tragically, the confirmed death toll has climbed to 128, with authorities warning that more casualties may be found as firefighters complete their apartment-by-apartment searches. Firefighting Efforts and

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Hong Kong faced its deadliest fire in decades on November 26, 2025, as flames engulfed the Wang Fuk Court public housing complex in Tai Po. Survivors and residents are demanding answers, questioning how such a catastrophic event was allowed to happen in a city known for its stringent building safety regulations. The Fire and Initial

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The world’s leading wildlife trade organization, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), has granted new protections to more than 70 species of sharks and rays, a move hailed by conservationists as a “historical win” for marine life. The decision was made during CITES talks in Uzbekistan, where

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The Trump administration has initiated a controversial move to roll back stricter limits on deadly soot pollution, drawing criticism from environmental groups and public health advocates. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed a motion in Washington, DC, arguing that the tighter air quality standards implemented under former President Joe Biden exceeded the agency’s authority. Background:

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