A bipartisan US House delegation led by Democrat Adam Smith met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, marking the first such visit since 2019. Li said the trip could help “break the ice” and strengthen bilateral ties. Smith stressed the need for more frequent political exchanges, saying it was wrong for Congress to wait “6–7 […]
In Türkiye, 21-year-old Fatma Nur Öztürk underwent surgery after severe abdominal pain revealed a rare condition. Doctors discovered and removed 287 stones, the largest measuring 2.5 centimeters, from her bladder and vaginal area. The medical team described the case as extremely rare in medical literature. Öztürk said the pain had been unbearable but added, […]
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced their countries’ formal recognition of Palestine. The leaders said the move aims to preserve the possibility of peace and a two-state solution. Starmer declared the UK’s recognition “to rekindle hope for peace,” while […]
A man cleaning his car at a gas station in Brady, Nebraska, narrowly avoided being crushed when a speeding vehicle lost control and flipped onto its side near him. Police said the car was traveling at least 104 km/h in a 65 km/h zone. The driver suffered minor injuries and was cited for reckless driving, […]
In Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital, mosques are more than places of worship—they are spaces of peace, harmony, and education that unite different segments of society. When Kyrgyzstan declared independence in 1991, there were about 40 mosques in the country. Today, that number has grown to more than 4,000, with over 100 located in Bishkek. The Imam […]
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un supervised the testing of new reconnaissance, attack, and multi-purpose UAVs, according to state media. He was briefed on their technical features and combat roles, calling drones an essential element of modern warfare. Kim ordered the integration of artificial intelligence to boost the drones’ operational capabilities, stressing that military modernization […]
A Japan Self-Defense Forces U-125A search and rescue aircraft veered off the runway while landing at Niigata Airport, forcing a temporary closure of both runways. The incident occurred around noon after a training flight. All five crew members escaped unharmed, and no fire was reported. Firefighters were dispatched as a precaution, and authorities have launched […]
Thousands gathered at Wembley Stadium in London for the “Together for Palestine” concert, where artists including Bastille, James Blake, Paloma Faith, Jamie xx, and PinkPantheress performed alongside Palestinian musicians Sama’ Abdulhadi, Saint Levant, and Elyanna. Proceeds will go to Palestinian aid groups. Actors Florence Pugh, Nicola Coughlan, and Benedict Cumberbatch, football legend Eric Cantona, and […]
Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaybani arrived in Washington D.C., marking the first high-level Syrian visit to the United States in a quarter century. His agenda includes talks on lifting US sanctions and reconnecting Syria’s economy to the global financial system. Shaybani met US Treasury officials and Special Representative for Syria Tom Barrack to […]
The United States was the sole country to veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, as well as the release of hostages held by Hamas. Fourteen of the Council’s 15 members voted in favor.