Thousands attended the funeral in Sanaa for 12 officials, including Houthi leader Ahmed Ghalib al-Rahvi, killed in Israel’s August 28 airstrike on Yemen. Crowds chanted anti-US and anti-Israel slogans during the ceremony. Mohammed Miftah, who assumed leadership after al-Rahvi’s death, vowed revenge, accusing the US, Israel, and regional allies of targeting Yemen through intelligence […]
Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan criticized the international community for failing to stop Israel’s attacks on Gaza, where he said “babies, children, and the elderly die of starvation.” He called for urgent UN reform, arguing the current system cannot end oppression in the Middle East. […]
Nine civilians, including three children, died from hunger and malnutrition in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, local health officials reported. Israel’s blockade and restrictions on aid have pushed the death toll from starvation to 348, including 127 children. Since the UN declared famine in Gaza on August 22, at least 70 people […]
A powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, killing 800 people and injuring 2,500, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced. The worst-hit areas include Kunar’s Nurgal, Suki, Vatapur, Manuki, and Capa Dara districts. Additional casualties were reported in Nangarhar and Laghman provinces, while homes were destroyed across several regions. Rescue operations are ongoing in remote mountainous areas.
A striking half-moon over Ahlat in Türkiye’s Bitlis province captivated residents and visitors after sunset. The glowing moon merged with the darkening sky, creating a scenic view that drew sky enthusiasts and photographers. Journalist Özkan Olcay captured the spectacle, which quickly gained attention on social media. The moon is expected to reach its full phase […]
Two wild rabbits were filmed fighting on a road in Bayburt’s Aydıntepe district, in a scene resembling a boxing match. A passing driver captured the unusual moment on a cell phone. The footage shows one rabbit fleeing after being struck while the other gives chase. Experts say such clashes usually occur over territory or mating […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Tianjin during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. The two leaders discussed regional issues, including Gaza, Syria, North Africa, and the Caucasus. Putin praised Türkiye’s role in facilitating Russia-Ukraine talks, calling its efforts “reliable and beneficial.” Erdoğan reaffirmed his invitation for Putin to visit […]
Monsoon rains since late June have killed 854 people across Pakistan, with 23 deaths in the past 24 hours, according to the NDMA. More than 750,000 people have been evacuated, and over 2 million affected. Thousands displaced in Punjab are sheltering in temporary camps, including schools in Lahore. At Shahdara camp, flood victims said they […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met senior Communist Party official Say Qi in Tianjin during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. Erdoğan emphasized strengthening cooperation with China in trade, energy, and global platforms such as the UN, G20, BRICS, and the SCO. He noted bilateral trade is nearing $50 billion and called for balanced growth. […]
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Kunar Province in eastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad, killing at least 250 people and injuring 500, according to state media. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit late at night at a depth of 8 kilometers. Officials warned the toll could rise as rescue efforts continue in the remote mountainous […]