Turkish artist Mertcan Türkoğlu, who died in the United States on December 11, was commemorated at the memorial tomb of Hadji Ali (Hi Jolly) in Quartzsite. The ceremony marked the subject of Türkoğlu’s final book, Last Camp, and was organized by local authorities and volunteers. Speakers highlighted his dedication to history and documentation, while […]
More than 350 tractors entered Paris as French farmers protested near the National Assembly against the planned European Union trade agreement with Mercosur countries. Demonstrators warned the deal would expose French agriculture to unfair competition from South American imports that do not meet EU standards. Farmer unions said a delegation would meet the French […]
The Syrian army has deployed large-scale forces around Aleppo and nearby rural areas to prevent potential attacks by the SDF, the Syrian branch of the PKK/YPG. According to state media, army units reinforced front lines near Meskene and Deir Hafer and warned that any SDF action would face a strong response. The military also declared […]
Freezing temperatures in the Gaza Strip have killed a one-year-old child in the past 24 hours, raising the number of children who have died from extreme cold this winter to seven, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. The ministry also reported three additional deaths from building collapses after heavy rain, bringing the collapse-related toll […]
Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui has recorded the aurora borealis from aboard the International Space Station. Sharing the footage on social media, Yui said he was happy to capture the moment and hoped the images would bring joy to viewers. The aurora borealis is a natural light display caused by charged solar particles interacting with Earth’s […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said during a visit to India that the Iranian leadership is nearing its end amid ongoing protests in Iran. “If a regime can only remain in power through violence, it has effectively come to an end,” Merz said, adding that Iran is facing its “final days and weeks.” He noted that […]
The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced that three macaque monkeys illegally kept in Bursa have been taken into protective custody. The animals were identified during inspections by nature protection teams and transferred for care and treatment. Authorities said inspections will continue as part of efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade.
Lava erupted up to 100 meters from Mount Mayon on Luzon Island, Philippine authorities said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported the eruption lasted about 35 seconds, with the volcano remaining at Alert Level 3, signaling a risk of a stronger eruption. More than 4,000 people have been affected as activity continues at […]
Russian overnight airstrikes killed four people and injured at least 13 across Ukraine, including in Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Odessa, Ukrainian officials said. Authorities reported damage to civilian infrastructure, including a children’s hospital in Kharkiv and energy facilities, while residents in Kyiv were warned to remain in shelters due to missile threats. The attacks came […]
South Korea announced it has successfully completed all planned flight tests of its domestically developed KF-21 fighter jet. The Defense Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA) said around 1,600 test flights have been conducted since April 2021 without accidents, with the test phase finishing two months ahead of schedule. DAPA aims to deliver the first mass-produced KF-21 […]