The Syrian army said positions held by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods of Aleppo have become legitimate military targets, announcing a curfew and evacuation orders. Authorities said civilians were given time to leave via humanitarian corridors, with at least 850 people evacuated so far and shelters provided. The […]
French Foreign Minister Jean‑Noël Barrot said European countries are preparing to respond to what they view as US intimidation over Greenland after the White House suggested military options to acquire the Arctic island. Barrot said, “Whatever the source of the threats and whatever form they take, we have begun our work to respond,” and stressed […]
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Jafar Ghaimpanah said President Masoud Pezeshkian instructed security forces not to intervene against protesters over rising living costs, warning that repression could harm national security. Ghaimpanah said peaceful protesters must be distinguished from “rioters” who attack security facilities. He added that detainees would be treated with “Islamic compassion” if not linked […]
An 88-year-old man in the Gülyalı district of Ordu, northern Türkiye, continues basket weaving decades after learning the craft as a child using hazelnut branches. Haki Atasever said he once supported his family through basket making and construction work but now weaves mainly to pass the time as demand has declined. Unable to work […]
Heavy snowfall created postcard-like views on Yaralıgöz Mountain in Kastamonu, northern Türkiye, where snow depth exceeded 1.5 meters at elevations of 1,250 meters. Drone footage showed snow-covered wooden houses and forests, turning the area into a popular spot for photography enthusiasts. Lecturer Hikmet Haberal said the region stands out for its natural beauty and […]
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Manay in Davao Oriental, on Mindanao Island in the Philippines, authorities said. The quake occurred at a depth of about 23 kilometers and was initially measured at 6.7 before being revised by the national seismology agency Phivolcs. No casualties or damage were reported, and no tsunami […]
Severe winter weather killed five people in France and one in Bosnia and Herzegovina as snow and icy conditions disrupted large parts of Europe. French authorities reported fatal traffic accidents in the Landes and Paris regions, while dozens of areas were placed on orange alert and flights were cancelled at major airports, including Charles […]
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Türkiye is prepared to take responsibility for Black Sea maritime security following a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. Speaking in Paris, Fidan said, “There is nothing more natural than the responsibility of Türkiye, as a NATO member with the largest fleet in the Black Sea, for the security of the Black […]
One person was killed and three others injured after a bus drove into a crowd of Ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting compulsory military service in occupied Jerusalem, Israel. Protesters had blocked roads and set fires in several areas, with reports of attacks on journalists. The incident occurred on Jeremiah Street, where bystander footage showed one protester dragged […]
US President Donald Trump warned that he could be impeached from office if Republicans fail to win the midterm elections, speaking at a Republican Party conference in Washington, DC. Trump praised the US military operation that detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, saying it showed American military dominance and involved 152 aircraft. He criticized Democrats for […]