Turkish authorities say arrested suspected IS member was planning New Year’s attacks
ISTANBUL — Turkish authorities said Friday that they have apprehended a suspected member of the extremist Islamic State…
At least 15 injured in a knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan
TOKYO — A man was arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with what was believed…
Russian court sentences pro-war activist and Putin critic to 6 years in prison
A court in Russia on Thursday convicted a pro-war activist and critic of President Vladimir Putin of justifying…
Yemen separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of launching airstrikes against their forces
ADEN, Yemen — Separatists in southern Yemen accused Saudi Arabia on Friday of targeting their forces with airstrikes,…
Today in History: Massive earthquake triggers tsunami in Asia
Today is Friday, Dec. 26, the 360th day of 2025. There are five days left in the year.…
Russia convicts pro-war activist and Putin critic and sentences him to 6 years in prison
A court in Russia on Thursday convicted a pro-war activist and critic of President Vladimir Putin of justifying…
Japanese Cabinet approves record defense spending
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58…
3 Palestinians arrested on suspicion of torching a Christmas tree at a Catholic church in West Bank
Three Palestinians have been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a Christmas tree and damaging part of…
Algeria declares France’s colonization a crime, demands restitution
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Legislators in Algeria voted to declare France’s colonization of the North African country a…
Turkey detains dozens of IS suspects planning attacks on Christmas and New Year celebrations
ISTANBUL (AP) — Istanbul police launched scores of simultaneous raids on Thursday, detaining over a hundred suspected members…
Amid war in Ukraine, King Charles III calls for unity and compassion
LONDON (AP) — On a Christmas Day when the war in Ukraine casts a shadow over Europe, concerns…
Pope Leo XIV delivers his first Christmas Day message
VATICAN CITY — VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday…