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Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque

Nov 30, 2025

Istanbul [Turkiye], November 30: Pope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul's Sultan Ahmed Mosque - widely known as the Blue Mosque - in his first visit to a Muslim place of worship since he took up the papacy in May. The Pontiff was seen bowing as he entered the building, but it is reported he did not pray at the mosque, as his two predecessors had done.

Hong Kong begins three days of mourning

Nov 30, 2025

Indonesia floods, landslides death toll climbs past 300

Nov 30, 2025

Israel opens investigation into soldiers over accusations of shooting surrendered Palestinians

Nov 29, 2025

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Hezbollah hints at retaliation for Israeli assassination of senior commander

Nov 29, 2025

Beirut [Lebanon], November 29: Hezbollah signaled on Friday that it will retaliate for the assassination of senior commander Haytham Tabtabai, with the group's leader Naim Qassem declaring that the movement...

Lebanon files complaint to UN over Israeli walls crossing border

Nov 29, 2025

Beirut [Lebanon], November 29: Lebanon's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants said on Friday that the country has submitted a complaint to the United Nations Security Council, through its permanent...

Roundup: BFA Riyadh conference focuses on economic diversification, sustainable development

Nov 29, 2025

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], November 29: The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Riyadh Conference 2025 was held on Thursday in Saudi Arabia, highlighting regional economic diversification and sustainable development.