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Research Shows Gender Gap in Turkey’s Media Management

Research Shows Gender Gap in Turkey’s Media Management

Istanbul / Washington — When it comes to gender equality in Turkish media, men are still dominating managerial roles, research by...

US, UK Strike Back at Several Houthi Sites in Yemen

US, UK Strike Back at Several Houthi Sites in Yemen

pentagon — The United States and Britain have launched a massive attack against Iranian-backed Houthis inside Yemen in retaliation for more...

Hundreds Honor Ukrainian Poet-Soldier Killed in Action

Hundreds Honor Ukrainian Poet-Soldier Killed in Action

KYIV, Ukraine — Hundreds of people attended a ceremony Thursday honoring the memory of renowned Ukrainian poet Maksym Kryvtsov, who was...

Poland’s President Announces Plan to Pardon 2 Convicted Politicians

Poland’s President Announces Plan to Pardon 2 Convicted Politicians

WARSAW, POLAND — Polish President Andrzej Duda announced Thursday that he plans to once again pardon two senior politicians who were...

Zelenskyy: Pause in War Would Only Help Russia Re-Arm

Zelenskyy: Pause in War Would Only Help Russia Re-Arm

Dozens of Leaders to Gather in Davos for Annual World Economic Forum

Dozens of Leaders to Gather in Davos for Annual World Economic Forum

London — More than 60 world leaders will join hundreds of business executives and campaigners at the Swiss ski resort of...

WEF Davos Summit: Disinformation ‘Biggest Global Risk’ in 2024

WEF Davos Summit: Disinformation ‘Biggest Global Risk’ in 2024

More than 60 world leaders will join hundreds of business executives and campaigners at the Swiss ski resort of Davos...

Dinghy Carrying Migrants Hits Rocks in Greece, Killing 2 in High Winds

Dinghy Carrying Migrants Hits Rocks in Greece, Killing 2 in High Winds

ATHENS, GREECE — Two migrants were killed and 30 were rescued in Greece Wednesday after a dinghy crashed into rocks in...

Belarus Sends Children From Occupied Parts of Ukraine for Training With Belarusian Army

Belarus Sends Children From Occupied Parts of Ukraine for Training With Belarusian Army

TALLINN, Estonia — Belarus state television reported Wednesday that authorities sent a recently arrived group of Ukrainian children from occupied Ukraine...

Russia-North Korea Military Cooperation Under UN Spotlight

Russia-North Korea Military Cooperation Under UN Spotlight

United Nations — Russia’s military cooperation with North Korea to further its war in Ukraine is drawing international condemnation, including at...

How AI Could Act as Boost for Investigative Journalism

How AI Could Act as Boost for Investigative Journalism

As Europe Weathers Cold Snap, Fears of Russia Power Cutoff Fade

As Europe Weathers Cold Snap, Fears of Russia Power Cutoff Fade

Turkey Arrests Alleged Israeli Spies as Israel Vows Hamas Revenge

Turkey Arrests Alleged Israeli Spies as Israel Vows Hamas Revenge

Turkey this month has arrested dozens of people accused of spying for Israel. The highly publicized arrests are seen as...

AI-Powered Misinformation Is World’s Biggest Short-Term Threat, Davos Report Says 

AI-Powered Misinformation Is World’s Biggest Short-Term Threat, Davos Report Says 

London — False and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge artificial intelligence that threatens to erode democracy and polarize society is the...

China, Finland Held ‘Constructive’ Talks on Damaged Gas Pipeline

China, Finland Held ‘Constructive’ Talks on Damaged Gas Pipeline

Helsinki, Finland — Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and China’s Xi Jinping on Wednesday said their countries held “constructive dialogue” over a...

Zelenskyy Visits Lithuania to Discuss European Support Amid Russia War

Zelenskyy Visits Lithuania to Discuss European Support Amid Russia War

China’s Arrest of ‘MI6 Spy’ Could be Retaliation, Analysts Say

China’s Arrest of ‘MI6 Spy’ Could be Retaliation, Analysts Say

London — China’s arrest of a man allegedly working as a spy for Britain could be retaliation, analysts say.   The...

Journalists Question Relevancy of Ukraine’s United TV Marathon  

Journalists Question Relevancy of Ukraine’s United TV Marathon  

kyiv, ukraine — For nearly two years, some of Ukraine’s largest broadcasters have worked together under the United TV Marathon.   ...

US Experts Offer Scenarios of How War in Ukraine Might End 

US Experts Offer Scenarios of How War in Ukraine Might End 

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the country’s ability to engage with Russia militarily has depended on Western...

Meta Toughens Content Curbs for Teens on Instagram, Facebook

Meta Toughens Content Curbs for Teens on Instagram, Facebook

Washington — Meta on Tuesday said it was tightening up content restrictions for teens on Instagram and Facebook as it faces...

Cyber ‘Kidnapping’ Scams Target Chinese Students Around the World

Cyber ‘Kidnapping’ Scams Target Chinese Students Around the World

WASHINGTON — A recent cyber kidnapping incident involving a Chinese exchange student in Utah appears to be part of an international...

US Delays Planned Return of Astronauts to Moon Until 2026

US Delays Planned Return of Astronauts to Moon Until 2026

washington — The United States is pushing back its planned return of astronauts to the surface of the Moon from 2025...