More than 250,000 people took part in demonstrations across 73 French cities as workers, civil servants and students protested over the rising cost of living and education policies. The CGT trade union said the turnout had been recorded by 1 p.m. local time, while 70,000 police officers and gendarmes were deployed nationwide. Strikes disrupted […]
Palandöken Mountain in Erzurum has been blanketed in snow, creating striking scenes as autumn colors meet the first signs of winter. Snowfall at higher elevations turned the mountain’s peaks and ski slopes white, while preparations for the new ski season have been completed. Known for having one of Türkiye’s longest ski seasons, Palandöken is […]
The death toll from a Russian airstrike on a school distributing humanitarian aid in Komyshuvakha, Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, has risen to 42, with 33 people still believed to be trapped under the rubble. The Ukrainian National Police said search and rescue operations were continuing following the Nov. 2 attack, which involved a FAB-3000 bomb carrying […]
At least 20 pilot whales have stranded on the Ngawi coast near Cape Palliser on New Zealand’s North Island. The Department of Conservation said it was working with local Maori communities and marine rescue group Project Jonah to save the animals. Project Jonah reported that four whales were still alive as rescue teams worked to […]
A powerful storm with winds reaching 126 kph damaged Serafim Enoss Bertaso Airport in Chapeco, Santa Catarina, Brazil, forcing the indefinite suspension of all flights. The storm shattered the terminal’s glass facade, tore off hangar roofs and damaged several structures across the airport. At least 18 municipalities in the state also reported damage and power […]
Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, brings together centuries of history, traditional architecture and vibrant urban life. Its Old Quarter, bustling markets and cyclo tours offer visitors a glimpse of local culture, while Hoan Kiem Lake and the city’s famous egg coffee are among its highlights. Hanoi also serves as a gateway to northern Vietnam’s natural attractions, […]
North Korea announced that it had tested a newly developed air defense system and conducted a missile exercise involving a long-range strategic cruise missile. According to the country’s Missile Administration, the missile successfully struck a simulated airport target during the exercise in the east of the country. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported […]
Türkiye’s Bayraktar TB2 armed drone successfully deployed two Skydagger FPV kamikaze drones during a test, hitting designated targets with precision. The TB2 took off from the Keşan Flight Training and Test Center carrying 16 FPV drones. At the test site, it released two drones, which were remotely controlled by operators through a connection established […]
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zaidi met with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Manama, becoming the first Iraqi prime minister to visit Bahrain since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003. Talks focused on strengthening bilateral ties, expanding trade and investment, and addressing regional developments. Zaidi called the visit an important step toward […]
Kazakhstan’s proven oil reserves currently stand at 785 million tons, ensuring decades of stable energy production for the nation. Ashat Hasenov, Chairman of Kazmunaygaz, explained that while these reserves will last approximately 45 years at current extraction rates, “the resource base is constantly being replenished” through ongoing geological exploration. Supporting this steady output, Energy Minister […]