Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a city that never sleeps. It pulses with energy, color, and contrast, where ancient temples rise beside modern skyscrapers and street food vendors share space with luxury malls. Known locally as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon in the Thai language, Bangkok is not only Thailand’s political and economic hub but […]
Pro-Palestinian activists from the group Ende Gelände blocked Germany’s Port of Hamburg to protest Berlin’s arms exports to Israel and its support for the Gaza war. The group disrupted railway access to the port, with some protesters chaining themselves to the tracks. Activists accused Germany of “complicity in war crimes” and demanded an immediate […]
Settled by Urartians and later used in Byzantine and Ottoman eras, Altıntepe Castle in Erzincan’s Üzümlü district has drawn fresh attention after new drone footage showcased its hilltop ruins. Scientific digs begun in 1959 revealed a citadel gate, temple-palace, apadana, storage buildings, and stone tombs, marking Altıntepe as one of the westernmost Urartian centers. […]
A man in his 50s suffered burns to his legs and fingers after a portable charger in his pocket overheated and caught fire at a Qantas Airways lounge in Melbourne, Australia. The blaze filled the lounge with smoke, prompting the evacuation of about 250 people. The injured passenger was treated at the scene and later […]
An explosion during Friday prayers at a mosque inside a school complex in Jakarta, Indonesia, injured 54 people, police said. Emergency teams rushed the wounded to nearby hospitals. Police Chief Asep Edi Suheri said the cause is under investigation. Local media reported that items found at the scene—such as vests, firearms, and bomb materials—may be […]
The US military struck a vessel suspected of drug smuggling in international waters of the Caribbean, killing three people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. Hegseth said the strike was carried out at President Trump’s direction and shared a short video of the strike. He warned that similar operations will continue against groups moving illegal drugs. […]
Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed five people and injured seven in central Vietnam after devastating the Philippines. The storm brought heavy rain, floods, and landslides, damaging nearly 3,000 homes and cutting power to over a million residents. Authorities warned of further rainfall and rising river levels. In the Philippines, the death toll from the typhoon […]
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan), the South Korean military announced, in what is seen as a response to new US sanctions targeting Pyongyang’s weapons program. The missile, launched from North Pyongan Province, fell outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone, according to Tokyo. No damage was reported. The […]
Drone footage captured the breathtaking beauty of Lake Arin in Bitlis’s Adilcevaz district, showing the lake alongside Lake Van and snow-capped Mount Süphan. The aerial view revealed the calm surface of the lake, autumn colors surrounding Esenkıyı village, and the majestic 4,058-meter peak of Mount Süphan, creating postcard-perfect scenery. The area, popular among nature photographers […]
Novo Nordisk’s Global Brand Director Gordon Findlay collapsed during a White House press conference where US President Donald Trump announced agreements with weight-loss drug makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Dr. Mehmet Öz, who was present, immediately provided first aid as the live broadcast was cut and journalists were escorted out. The event resumed 30 […]