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Russian Attacks Kill 3 in Kyiv
At least 3 people were killed and 49 injured in Russian airstrikes targeting the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early in the morning. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the casualties, stating that all the deceased were members of the…
Nearly 2 Million Muslims Complete Hajj in Mecca
Around 1.8 million international pilgrims and 100,000 local worshippers performed key Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia. After standing at Arafat on the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims moved to Muzdalifah, then proceeded to Mina to stone the…
Tokyo Mosque Holds Three Eid Prayers Due to High Turnout
Hundreds of Muslims in Tokyo gathered at the Tokyo Mosque for Eid al-Adha prayers. Due to the large crowd, the prayers were held three times. Worshippers from various countries marked the holiday far from home, celebrating together at one…
Thousands Perform Eid Prayer at Hagia Sophia
Thousands gathered at Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul at 06:08 to perform the Eid al-Adha prayer. As the mosque filled quickly, many worshippers prayed in the courtyard and surrounding areas. Istanbul Governor Davut Gül and…
Trump Signals Tough Stance on Ukraine War and Russia
US President Donald Trump, after meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House, said the Ukraine war would not have started under his leadership and compared it to “two kids fighting in a park.” He signaled possible sanctions…
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Site Near Beirut
The Israeli army launched an airstrike south of Beirut, Lebanon, targeting what it claimed was a Hezbollah drone manufacturing facility. Prior to the attack, Israel issued evacuation warnings and marked four buildings allegedly linked to…
Israeli FM Saar Met with Protests in Berlin
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar was met with protests in Berlin during talks with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. Demonstrators from human rights and civil society groups gathered outside the Foreign Ministry,…
Holiday Traffic Jams in Türkiye Ahead of Eid al-Adha
Heavy traffic formed at the intersection of the Northern Marmara and Anatolian Highways in Sakarya as holidaymakers headed to their hometowns for Eid al-Adha. Long queues were observed from the air as traffic came to a standstill.…
Germany Eyes 60,000 Troop Increase Amid NATO Talks
The NATO Defense Ministers meeting began in Brussels. Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the country may need 50,000–60,000 more soldiers to meet NATO’s updated defense goals but expressed concern about meeting this target due…
NZ MPs Suspended for Haka Protest in Parliament
Three MPs from New Zealand’s Te Pāti Māori party were suspended for performing the Haka in protest of a bill reinterpreting the 184-year-old treaty between the British and Māori.
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke was suspended for 1 week, while…