According to the Philippine Coast Guard, a Chinese coast guard ship rammed a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ship and sprayed water cannons at it on the Scarborough Reef, which the Philippines claims is within its exclusive economic zone and China claims is under its sovereignty. In response to the accusations, the Chinese […]
Authorities in Thailand, where heavy rainfall has caused flooding since November 22, announced that the death toll from the floods has risen to 29. It was also reported that more than 33,000 people were forced to leave their homes in Pattani, Narathiwat, Songkhla, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Phatthalung provinces. The Thai government has allocated a […]
Wild geese have returned to Lake Erçek in Türkiye’s Lake Van basin, creating a stunning visual spectacle. This region, home to 250 bird species, has seen its wildlife thrive due to improved habitat protection and its designation as a “sensitive area under absolute protection.” Van Yüzüncü Yıl University’s Wildlife Protection Center Director, Prof. Dr. […]
Lithuanian tourist Eoksana Donelaote surprised her husband with a dream vacation to Cappadocia, Türkiye, for his 50th birthday. Known for its unique landscapes and UNESCO World Heritage status, Cappadocia offered a memorable celebration for the family. Eoksana shared, “My husband always dreamed of visiting Cappadocia. I planned this trip as a surprise for his birthday, […]
The Israeli army attacked Deir Al Balah in Central Gaza overnight, destroying a building where civilians were taking shelter. At least 3 Palestinians were killed, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
A large rock that broke off a mountain next to a highway in Lima, the capital of Peru, fell on a truck that was parked. Two passengers in the truck died at the scene, while the driver was seriously injured. Officers who initiated work to identify the casualties said they found an ID written in […]
The Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus (GCASC) has received its first shipment of Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system as part of its military modernization efforts. Initially described as a replacement for aging Russian TOR and BUK systems, the move follows the lifting of the U.S. arms embargo and increased defense cooperation with […]
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan participated in the second day of the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Brussels. Ahead of the session, Fidan held brief discussions with several counterparts in the meeting hall.
The main opposition Democratic Party and five other parties in South Korea have submitted a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yoon, who declared martial law on the grounds that “the opposition is carrying out activities against the state.” According to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency, the impeachment motion is expected to be submitted to […]
Protests in Tbilisi, Georgia, against the government’s decision to delay EU accession talks until 2028 entered their sixth day, leading to clashes and 22 detentions. Demonstrators gathered outside the parliament, throwing fireworks and other objects, prompting police to use water cannons. The protests continued through the night, with participants setting up barricades and moving […]