The remains of 118 soldiers killed in the 1980–1988 First Gulf War were exchanged between Iraq and Iran at a ceremony held at the Shalamjah Border Crossing in Basra province. Iraq handed over 48 remains, while Iran returned 70. The exchanges, conducted under the Geneva Conventions and overseen by the International Committee of the Red […]
Tens of thousands joined pro-Palestinian protests across Spain and Italy to condemn Israel’s raid on the Global Sumud Flotilla and its blockade of Gaza. In Barcelona, police reported 70,000 participants, eight arrests, and 20 injured officers, while organizers claimed attendance reached 300,000. Similar rallies in Madrid drew up to 400,000 people, according to organizers. […]
Four Italian citizens from the Global Sumud Flotilla have been deported, the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced. The flotilla, carrying around 500 activists on more than 40 boats, was intercepted while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Officials said the remaining detainees are also being processed for deportation, stressing that all activists are “safe and […]
Thousands took to the streets in Islamabad, Karachi, and Peshawar to condemn Israel’s raid on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. Demonstrators waved Palestinian flags, chanted anti-Israel slogans, and demanded the release of detained Pakistani activists. Political party leaders joined the rallies, rejecting Donald Trump’s peace plan and calling […]
Six days of youth-led protests demanding better healthcare and education have turned violent, leaving three people dead and 640 injured, including 589 security forces, according to the Interior Ministry. More than 400 people have been detained, while public buildings, businesses, and hundreds of vehicles were damaged. The movement, led by the group “GenZ 212,” […]
The Gibbous Moon was clearly observed in the Ahlat district of Bitlis, glowing brighter as it rose into the night sky. The spectacle drew photographers and sky enthusiasts, who captured striking images as the Moon appeared through passing clouds. Experts noted the Moon will reach its full phase on October 7, offering another chance […]
Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler attended the inauguration of a cartridge-manufacturing assembly line built by Türkiye’s state-run Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE AŞ) in Ulaanbaatar. He was joined by Mongolian Defense Minister Damba Batlut and Türkiye’s Ambassador Başak Genç Yüksel. Güler called the facility “a strong symbol of our rapidly developing cooperation in […]
An explosion at Chevron’s El Segundo oil refinery in Los Angeles triggered flames and an emergency gas evacuation, though the cause remains unknown. Firefighters said the blaze was contained to one section of the facility. Authorities confirmed no injuries or evacuations, and Mayor Karen Bass stated there were no impacts to Los Angeles International Airport. […]
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul personally piloted his private plane to transport donated organs from Loei province to Bangkok as part of the “Winged Heart” transplant program. The organs — including a heart, liver, pancreas, kidney, and two corneas — are expected to save or improve the lives of seven patients. Anutin, who co-founded the […]
The Israeli army raided the Marinette, the final vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, detaining its six-person crew, including four Turkish citizens. The Polish-flagged boat had fallen behind due to engine trouble. Its captain, Cameron, said before the raid, “There are very tough Turks on board… and we will […]