Turkish border town braces for possible influx of Iranian refugee
Residents in a Turkish border town have expressed mixed feelings towards an influx of Iranian refugees triggered by escalated conflicts, with some fearing strained resources. In contrast, others prepare to accommodate those fleeing westward.
Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo and Tidjane Thiam’s parties form a united opposition front
Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo and Tidjane Thiam's parties form a united opposition front
Zimbabwe: Yoga in a tavern is the latest mental health outreach
The initiative is led by Actions Winya, a yoga instructor who saw how economic hardship and social pressures were damaging people's mental health in his hometown.
Morocco says 2024 was the hottest year with temperatures reaching 47.7 degrees
Morocco's meteorological agency announced Friday that 2024 was the hottest year ever recorded in the country, reflecting record temperatures globally. In an annual report, the agency said it recorded an average temperature anomaly of +1.49 degrees Celsius last year compared to the 1991-2020 period.
Israel-Iran war enters second week amid failed talks
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on Friday emphasized the critical importance of political and diplomatic solutions to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue, warning of potential nuclear confrontation amid ongoing tensions.
Former Tunisian president Moncef Marzouki sentenced to 22 years in absentia
The criminal chamber specializing in terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance sentenced in absentia the former Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki to 22 years in prison, with immediate effect.
Robotic surgery performed remotely from the U.S. on a patient in Africa
A robotic prostatectomy surgery was performed remotely from Florida on a patient in Angola as part of an FDA-approved clinical trial.
NBA star Durant buys minority stake in Champions League-winning PSG
American basketball star Kevin Durant has purchased a minority stake in Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the French football club announced Friday.
Putin downplays threat of recession at Saint Petersburg Forum, points to growth in manufacturing
President Vladimir Putin has downplayed warnings that Russia’s economy is on the brink of a recession, pointing to the steady growth of the country’s manufacturing industries.
Yemen: Tens of thousands hold pro-Iran rally
Tens of thousands of people in Yemen took to the streets of the country' capital, Sanaa, on Friday to show solidarity with Iran and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip