The Syrian Ministry of Defense announced a ceasefire in the Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafiyeh, and Beni Zeid neighborhoods of Aleppo, effective from 3:00 a.m. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were ordered to withdraw from the areas by 9:00 a.m., with permission to carry only light personal weapons. Syrian authorities said the move aimed to protect […]
US Vice President JD Vance said European leaders should “take the President of the United States seriously” when asked about Washington’s stance on Greenland. Vance said Greenland is critical for missile defense and warned that if Europe fails to address security concerns, the US may act, without specifying how. He added that diplomatic talks with […]
Protests over the high cost of living continued for a 12th day across Iran, prompting a nationwide internet blackout, according to monitoring group NetBlocks. Demonstrations began in Tehran after the Iranian rial plunged past 140,000 to the dollar and later spread nationwide, with clashes reported in some areas. Protesters cited soaring inflation, rising food prices, […]
Heavy gunfire and explosions were reported across Aleppo after the Syrian army launched targeted operations against Syrian Democratic Forces positions in the Ashrafiyeh, Sheikh Maqsoud, and Beni Zeid neighborhoods. Authorities declared a curfew in the affected areas as rockets and mortar shells were seen in the sky. The Syrian government said the operation against SDF […]
Heavy snowfall covered the southern city of Prizren after days of intense rainfall caused flooding across parts of Kosovo. Temperatures dropped to minus 8 degrees Celsius, creating winter scenes in the city as snow followed overnight. Authorities said snowfall is expected to continue for three days. The main highway linking Prizren to the capital […]
Civilians continued to evacuate parts of Aleppo as Syrian government forces launched targeted operations against Syrian Democratic Forces positions in the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods. Authorities declared a curfew in Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafiyeh, and Beni Zeid and urged residents to leave via designated safe corridors before strikes began. Witnesses reported civilians moving to […]
The US Coast Guard said it seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera, formerly known as Bella 1, during an operation in the North Atlantic carried out with support from the US Department of Defense. The vessel had previously changed its name, route, and flag in an apparent attempt to avoid US sanctions enforcement while allegedly […]
A vehicle carrying journalists from Ihlas News Agency came under sniper fire while reporting near a checkpoint during civilian evacuations in Aleppo, Syria. The incident occurred amid ongoing clashes between the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces in the Eşrefiye and Şeyh Maksut neighborhoods. The broadcast vehicle was hit, but the three journalists […]
Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said 100 people were killed during the US military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro from power on January 3, marking the first official casualty estimate from Caracas. Cabello said Maduro was wounded in the leg and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the head during the raid. Venezuelan officials […]
US President Donald Trump said he spoke by phone with Colombian President Gustavo Petro and praised the tone of the conversation. Trump said Petro called to explain Colombia’s position on drug-related issues and other disagreements with the United States. He added that preparations have begun for a White House meeting, led by US Secretary of […]