Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan visited Istanbul's Hagia Sophia on Thursday (July 23) to inspect the final preparations for Muslim Friday prayers in the historic building on July 24.

Erdogan visits Hagia Sophia on eve of first Friday prayers after conversion from museum

The UN's cultural agency UNESCO warned Turkey on Friday against converting the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul into a mosque, urging dialogue before any decision is taken.

UNESCO warns Turkey against Hagia Sophia mosque conversion

A Turkish court is likely to announce on Friday that the 1934 conversion of Istanbul's Hagia Sophia into a museum was unlawful, two Turkish officials said, paving the way for its restoration as a mosque despite international concerns.

Turkish court likely to announce verdict on Hagia Sophia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to turn the iconic Hagia Sophia into a mosque again. Russia says this move would be unacceptable. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why this move has triggered a major controversy.

Gravitas: Politics over Istanbul's Hagia Sophia

Russian officials and the Orthodox church on July 06 urged caution over calls in Turkey to alter the status of Hagia Sophia. Watch report.

Your Story: Russia, US warm Turkey over the conversion of Hagia Sophia

The Turkish government is all set to change the religion-neutral status of a century-old structure and a UNESCO world heritage site Hagia Sophia. Watch report.

UNESCO world heritage site Hagia Sophia to be turned into a Mosque

Ugandan wildlife authorities have detained four men in connection with the killing of a 25-year-old male gorilla, the leader of a gorilla group and hugely popular with tourists.

Popular 25-year-old Ugandan gorilla killed at UNESCO park

April 23 in history: Causes of AIDS discovered, first video uploaded on YouTube

To step into the historic Sunder Nursery in Delhi at this time of the year is to be greeted by the summer breeze, sounds of birds -- especially peacocks, and a lot of greenery.

A walk through one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites: Delhi's Sunder Nursery

Almost 300 million students worldwide faced weeks at home on Thursday with Italy the latest country to shut schools over the deadly new coronavirus, as the IMF urged an all-out, global offensive against the epidemic.

290 million students out of school as global virus battle intensifies

Jaipur was formally accorded World Heritage City status on Wednesday by UNESCO. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay presented the World Heritage Certificate for the walled city of Jaipur, to state's Urban Development and Housing (UDH) minister Shanti Dhariwal.

Walled city of Jaipur formally accorded World Heritage City status by UNESCO

India has slammed Pakistan's propaganda on Kashmir at UNESCO. India says at UNESCO: 'Pakistan has DNA of terrorism'. Watch this video to find out more in details.

India at UNESCO: 'Pakistan has DNA of terrorism'

Venice was on alert for more floods and fierce winds on Saturday after an exceptionally high tide swamped the city of canals, where authorities have declared a state of emergency.

Inundated Venice braced for more flooding, strong winds

India hit out at Pakistan`s ''juvenile propaganda'' over the Supreme Court`s historic verdict on Ayodhya land dispute and Kashmir's transformation into union territories, saying the 'fabricated lies is interference in India's internal affairs'. Ananya Agarwal, who was leading the Indian delegation did not mince her words when India exercised its right to reply.

India slams Pakistan's propaganda at UNESCO

India hit out at Pakistan`s ''juvenile propaganda'' over the Supreme Court`s historic verdict on Ayodhya land dispute and Kashmir's transformation into union territories, saying the 'fabricated lies is interference in India's internal affairs'.

Pakistan has 'DNA of terrorism': India responds to Pakistan's propaganda on Jammu and Kashmir at UNESCO

India slams Pakistan's propaganda on Kashmir at UNESCO. Watch this video to find out more in details.

India slams Pak propaganda on Kashmir at UNESCO

Italy was poised to declare a state of emergency for Venice Thursday after an exceptional tide surged through churches, shops and homes, causing millions of euros worth of damage to the UNESCO city.

Italy to declare state of emergency in Venice after flood

Venice braced itself for more rising waters on Thursday as Italy's government prepared to take emergency measures for the canal city struck by an exceptional tide this week.

Venice braces for more high water as alarms sound

Dirty water swirls around marble tombs inside the 12th-century crypt of St Mark's Basilica in Venice, which suffered untold damage when an unprecedented high tide swept through the city.

Venice: Flooding drowns St Mark's priceless mosaics in sewage

Mexico City came alive on Friday (November 01) to celebrate the dead with a Day of the Dead celebration complete a with massive offering dedicated to iconic deceased Mexicans in the capital city's main square - the Zocalo.

Day of the Dead altars take over Mexico City's main square

A fire has spread among structures at Shuri Castle on Japan's southern island of Okinawa, nearly destroying the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Historic UNESCO heritage Japanese castle on fire

As Saudi Arabia opens to the world, a look at its key tourist spots

Four elephants were found dead Friday in central Sri Lanka, with police suspecting the animals were poisoned by angry villagers. Nearly 200 elephants are killed every year on the island, many by farmers after the animals stray onto their land.

Four Sri Lankan elephants found dead of suspected poisoning

'IN' plus 'FRA' is the alliance of 'INDIA' and 'FRANCE', Modi hails India-France partnership

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