In Sri Lanka, days of intense rainfall have triggered floods and landslides, killing 31 people and leaving 14 missing. Homes, fields, and roads were submerged, while fallen rocks and trees forced rail services to stop. The Disaster Management Center said 16 deaths occurred in the central tea-growing region of Badulla, where houses were buried. Four […]
Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense denied allegations that Turkish troops would be sent to Ukraine, saying any mission would require a Russia–Ukraine ceasefire and a clearly defined international mandate. The Ministry emphasized that the Turkish Armed Forces stand ready to support initiatives that ensure regional stability but said no such mission framework currently exists. The […]
In Van, eastern Türkiye, a freight train traveling toward Iran creates striking postcard-like views as it moves along the shores of Lake Erçek. The blue lake, wildlife-rich shoreline, and surrounding mountain silhouettes make the route a favorite for passengers and photographers. Located on the flamingo migration path, Lake Erçek looks especially dramatic at sunrise […]
Floods and landslides triggered by days of heavy rain in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province have left 29 people dead and 67 injured, officials said. Nine people remain missing, and more than 7,000 residents have taken shelter after over 400 homes, bridges, and key infrastructure were damaged. A state of emergency has been declared in Mandailing […]
KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani condemned the drone attack on the Kormor Gas Field in Sulaymaniyah and called on the United States and international partners to supply defensive equipment to protect vital energy infrastructure. He urged Baghdad to find the perpetrators and warned against repeating “past mistakes” such as releasing criminals. Iraq’s Joint Operations Command […]
The death toll from the massive fire at a 31-story residential tower in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district has risen to 44, with 45 injured and 279 people still missing. The blaze, which spread through the Wang Fuk Court complex during renovation work, intensified due to bamboo scaffolding and non–fire-resistant exterior materials. Police have detained […]
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that 500 more National Guard troops will be sent to Washington, D.C., following the shooting of two guardsmen near the White House. Calling the attack “cowardly,” Hegseth vowed to protect the capital, saying President Donald Trump ordered the security increase. Hegseth said the attack would only strengthen their resolve […]
US authorities identified 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal as the suspect in the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House. The FBI is treating the incident as a “possible terrorist act.” Both soldiers, initially reported dead, are now in critical condition. Police say the attacker opened fire during the guardsmen’s patrol before […]
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, speaking at an event in Caracas marking the 200th anniversary of Simón Bolivar’s “Peruvian sword,” vowed to defend the country against what he called US “imperialist threats.” Wearing military uniform and holding the ‘sword of Bolivar’, Maduro said, “No one has an excuse; civilian, politician, police officer, or soldier. If necessary, […]
Israeli forces have begun a large-scale operation in and around Tubas in the occupied West Bank, involving the IDF, Shin Bet, and Border Guard units. Tubas Governor Ahmed al-Assad said troops, backed by a helicopter, surrounded the city, seized rooftops, and forced residents from their homes. Around 30 families were displaced, and medical teams were […]