Anadolu Agency’s Morning Briefing - Jan. 16, 2023

ANKARA (AA) - Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments around the world.

Türkiye criticized Sweden along with other European states Sunday for tolerating a continuing terrorist presence as the country's president said the extradition of terrorists is a must for the Nordic nation to earn the right to enter NATO.

At least 68 people were killed when a Nepalese plane carrying 68 passengers and four crew members crashed Sunday morning, officials said.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by police during an anti-coal mining protest in Germany, the German daily Bild reported.

As the world's elite is set to gather for the annual Davos forum, questions have been raised whether they actually could produce meaningful solutions to globalization failures such as inequality, poverty, food and energy crises and climate change.

The Turkish defense chief arrived in London on Sunday as the official guest of his UK counterpart.

Police announced early Monday that they have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a weekend drive-by shooting at a funeral in north London that left six people wounded.

Several thousand health workers held a demonstration in Spain’s capital over cutbacks and privatization affecting Madrid’s public healthcare services.

Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine is going well, with everything proceeding as planned, President Vladimir Putin said.

As the war in his country nears its 12th month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree Sunday greenlighting sanctions on 198 Russian cultural and media figures.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Sunday that his country is in the midst of a division that is tearing it apart.

Most government offices, universities and schools across Iran remained closed Sunday amid an intense cold wave sweeping the country and a shortage of gas supplies.

Libya’s 5+5 joint military committee convened Sunday for the first time in seven months to discuss several issues, including the current cease-fire.

Peru's government declared a state of emergency late Saturday for 30 days in multiple regions, including the capital Lima, amid ongoing protests.

In sports news, the 2023 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year in tennis, will begin Monday in Melbourne.