Apple follows Google’s lead in renaming Gulf of Mexico

ISTANBUL – Apple has updated its maps to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of…

Pope Francis cuts short homily due to breathing difficulties

ROME – Pope Francis was forced to cut short his homily in a recent mass, due to…

Trump announces $500-B AI infrastructure investment in US

WASHINGTON – Newly installed US President Donald Trump has announced a USD500 billion investment from OpenAI, SoftBank…

Aging trend accelerates; global elderly population now tops 8 billion

ISTANBUL– The global population aged 65 and over has nearly doubled to 10.3%, and this trend…

Indon volcano eruption cause extensive damage

JAKARTA — The Indonesian National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB has reported at least 498 houses and three public facilities damaged by the eruption last…

Pope Francis urges dialogues among Middle East leaders

VATICAN — Pope Francis has expressed concern over the conflict situation in the Middle East and called for dialogue and diplomacy among leaders…

Pope Francis renews call for Gaza ceasefire

TEHRAN — Pope Francis has renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza in a peace-focused address marking…

Israeli Parliament authorizes Netanyahu to shut down Al Jazeera

JERUSALEM – The Knesset on Monday passed the so-called “Al Jazeera Law” authorizing the Prime Minister to…

China further facilitates exit-and-entry services for better mobility of personnel

By Zhang Tianpei, People’s Daily Every day when the land port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge opens,…

Sweden officially becomes 32nd member of NATO

WASHINGTON – Sweden officially became NATO’s 32nd member as the US received accession instruments Thursday. It came almost…