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Greece's prime minister in Turkey for talks as the regional rivals seek to improve relations

ISTANBUL — Greece's leader arrived in Turkey's capital on Monday for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as both countries pursue a normalization program and seek to put aside decades-old disputes. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was welcomed by Erdogan and a military guard of honor at the presidential palace in Ankara before the leaders' fourth meeting over the past year. They are expected to hold two hours of discussions followed by a news conference. Turkey and Greece,… Read Full Article

Lawmakers ask HK court to call them as witnesses in Jimmy Lai case

The group say their names have been cited dozens of times during the trial of the media mogul.

Dazzling auroras fade from skies as sunspot turns away

Washington — The spectacular auroras that danced across the sky in many parts of the world over the weekend are fading, scientists said Monday, as the massive sunspot that caused them turns its ferocious gaze away from Earth. Since Friday, the most powerful solar storm to strike our planet in more than two decades has lit up night skies with dazzling auroras in the United States, Tasmania, the Bahamas and other places far from the extreme latitudes where they are normally seen. But Eric… Read Full Article

UK charges three for aiding Hong Kong intelligence service

Police say the investigation was not related to a separate case involving Russia.

4th LE Battalion Provides Security During Exercise Native Fury

Yanbu, Saudi Arabia - The day-to-day life of a security forces reserve Marine is varied to the individual, however, what they all have in common is no matter the clime or place they can quickly adapt and be a positive reinforcement of the world’s most elite fighting force. U.S. Marines with Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion (4th LEB), Force Headquarters Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, first deployed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in April 2024 to provide security to Marines… Read Full Article

Gaza war weighs heavily on Israel's memorial day

The country pauses united in grief, as questions grow about the results of Israel's war.

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Lawmakers, diplomats battle on DC soccer pitch for youth sports fundraiser

U.S. lawmakers, Capitol Hill staffers, famous athletes and international diplomats came together for a full day of soccer activities in Washington. The event raised money for youth soccer programs in underserved communities. Saqib Ul Islam has more from Audi Field in the U.S. capital. Igor Tsikhanenka contributed.

U.S. Army South, joint force and multinational planners prepare for Exercise PANAMAX 2024 with crisis planning conference

U.S. Army South hosted Joint Force planners and military representatives from five South American countries for a crisis planning conference at the Estancia del Norte San Antonio Hotel from April 22-26 in preparation for Exercise PANAMAX 2024.