Pope Leo made a significant stop at Istanbul's Blue Mosque during his first international trip. He showed respect by taking off his shoes, a common practice in many Muslim places of worship. However, he chose not to pray, focusing instead on exploring the mosque's vast interior, which can accommodat
Researchers looked into how two different drugs affect eye inflammation in people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). They focused on brolucizumab and aflibercept, both used to treat this condition. Wet AMD is a serious eye problem that can lead to vision loss. It happens when new, abn
Airlines worldwide are scrambling to fix a software issue on Airbus A320 planes, leading to flight delays and cancellations. The problem was discovered after a JetBlue flight experienced a sudden drop in altitude last month. Investigators found that intense solar radiation could corrupt important fl
The EU is in a tough spot. They need to find a way to help Ukraine financially, but Belgium is making it hard. Belgium wants some serious guarantees before they agree to use Russian assets to help Ukraine. This is making the EU leaders think of a backup plan. The EU might have to borrow money to gi
The number of Palestinians who have lost their lives in the Israel-Hamas war has now reached a staggering 70, 100, as reported by Gaza's Health Ministry. This grim milestone comes despite a recent ceasefire that was supposed to bring some respite to the region. The ceasefire, which began on October
Holiday music is everywhere these days. It's in stores, on the radio, and even playing in our homes. But not all holiday songs are about joy and cheer. Some tell a different story. One such song is "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues. It's not your typical holiday tune. It's raw, honest, and a bit
Venezuela's military is in a tough spot. It's not as strong as it used to be. Many soldiers are not well trained. They don't earn much money. This makes it hard for them to buy food and other basics. Some soldiers have even left the military because of this. The government says there are millions o
Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift have a friendship that stands out. They don't talk often, but when they do, it's like no time has passed. Recently, they had a long catch-up after Swift's engagement news went public. Sheeran found out about Swift's engagement through social media. He doesn't use a phone
Melania Trump has recently set up her own production company, Muse Films. This move comes just before a documentary about her life is set to release on Amazon. The film, titled "MELANIA, " will show her life in the lead-up to her husband's second inauguration. The documentary promises to give viewe
Taiwan is stepping up its defense game. President Lai Ching-te has announced a massive $40 billion boost to military spending. This extra cash will focus on buying quick, mobile weapons from the U. S. to keep China's bigger military at bay. China sees Taiwan as its territory and isn't shy about usi
