Peshawar, with its old bazaars and narrow lanes, makes history speak, and a sound is born which expresses the pulse of the Pashtoon nation, the Rubab. It starts as a humble mulberry log in the workshop of a woodcutter long before its warm tones can be heard in distant concert halls in New York, Riyadh, […]
Polish border guards said 180 illegal migrants crossed from Belarus into Poland through a tunnel dug under the border. More than 130 people have been detained, while searches continue for the rest. The tunnel was discovered near the Narewki area. Authorities said the migrants are from Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Two suspected […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, on the sidelines of the International Peace and Security Forum. The closed-door meeting followed bilateral talks and was attended by senior Turkish and Russian officials. Erdoğan and Putin last met in person in China in September and spoke by […]
In Finland, three 15-year-old FC Haka fans set fire to the Tehtaan Kenttä stadium in Valkeakoski following the club’s relegation, destroying a grandstand and part of the pitch. FC Haka president Marko Laaksonen said the damage will be costly. While Finnish law bars criminal charges for under 15s, police said the teens may still face […]
A natural gas explosion in a residential area of California’s San Francisco Bay Area injured six people and destroyed three homes, according to fire officials. The blast triggered a fire and caused extensive damage in the neighborhood. Authorities believe a construction crew may have damaged an underground gas pipeline, leading to the explosion.
Antalya in southern Türkiye saw summer-like conditions in December as temperatures rose from 8°C at night to 24°C during the day. While much of the country faced cold and rainy weather, locals and visitors flocked to the beaches. At Konyaaltı Beach, people sunbathed, swam, walked, and fished, with sea temperatures reaching 21°C. Snow-covered Beydağları mountains […]
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved parliament and set the country on course for early elections after political disputes and ongoing clashes on the Thailand–Cambodia border. King Maha Vajiralongkorn approved the dissolution decree, citing weak government stability and economic and security pressures. The government will now serve in an interim role, with early elections expected […]
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture in Japan, prompting a tsunami warning for Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, and parts of Hokkaido. Authorities warned of possible waves up to 1 meter and urged residents to stay away from coastal areas. The quake comes days after a stronger 7.5 tremor hit the […]
Heavy winter rains flooded tents housing displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, worsening the humanitarian crisis after months of Israeli attacks. Many tents in Gaza City’s Yarmouk camp were damaged, leaving families exposed to cold and rain. Displaced residents said water soaked beds and blankets, forcing families to stay awake through the night. With about […]
Fighting along the Thailand–Cambodia border has intensified, raising the death toll to 22. Thailand reported 12 dead – 9 soldiers and 3 civilians, and more than 120 injured. Over 200,000 people have been evacuated from border provinces, and widespread damage has been reported to hospitals and infrastructure. Cambodia said 10 civilians were killed and […]