Lebanon Building Collapse Death Toll Rises to 13

The death toll from the collapse of two adjacent residential buildings in northern Lebanon has risen to 13, according to Lebanese authorities. Search and rescue teams continue operations in the Bab el-Tabbaneh area of Tripoli, where nine people have been pulled alive from the rubble, the Lebanese National News Agency reported. Tripoli City Council President […]

Fog Covers Istanbul’s Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge

  Dense fog blanketed Istanbul, creating striking aerial views around the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, which links Asia and Europe in Türkiye. Drone footage showed the upper section of the bridge disappearing into the mist, while the Istanbul strait below remained partially visible.

Military Helicopter Crash Kills Two in South Korea

Two soldiers were killed when a South Korean army helicopter crashed during a routine training flight in the Gapyeong region, about 55 kilometers northeast of Seoul, according to military officials. The AH-1S Cobra helicopter went down for reasons that remain unclear, and both crew members later died in hospital. Following the crash, the South Korean […]

Hong Kong Court Jails Jimmy Lai for 20 Years

A Hong Kong court sentenced dissident media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison under China’s national security law. Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, was convicted of conspiring with foreign powers and publishing what authorities described as provocative material. Judges said Lai was the “mastermind” behind efforts to seek sanctions and hostile […]

Kim Jong Un Signals Expanded Military Role

  North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un said 2026 would be a “year of great transformation,” warning that the war front of the country’s army will expand and require intensified efforts. Speaking during a visit to the Defense Ministry marking the 78th anniversary of the Korean People’s Army, Kim praised the military’s role in advancing state […]

Building Collapse Kills Six in Northern Lebanon

At least six people were killed and seven others injured after two residential buildings collapsed in Tripoli, a northern city in Lebanon. The incident occurred in the Bab Tabbaneh neighborhood, prompting the deployment of multiple search and rescue teams. Tripoli Mayor Abdul Hamid Karimeh said people remain trapped under the rubble and rescue operations are […]

The Karakul or Jinnah Cap and Its Place in Pakistan’s Recent History

Karakul, or the Jinnah Cap, became an insignia of bravery, honour, and statesmanship across the nation-state, featuring the image of Muhammad Ali Jinnah during the Pakistan Movement, as it transformed the Karakul or Jinnah cap into a national headwear. The presence of the cap with the Quaid-e-Azam was not a coincidence. During the tumultuous decades […]

Uzbekistan and Pakistan Seal $3.5B Trade Package

Uzbekistan and Pakistan have agreed on a $3.5 billion trade and investment package following talks in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif chaired the first meeting of the Uzbekistan–Pakistan Strategic Cooperation Council. The Uzbek presidency said bilateral trade has grown 2.5 times over the past five […]

Türkiye Detains Two Israeli Intelligence (MOSSAD) Operatives

Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MİT) detained Mehmet Budak Derya and Veysel Kerimoğlu in the “MONITUM” operation for working on behalf of Israeli intelligence (MOSSAD). The operation was carried out in coordination with the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office and counter-terror police units. Authorities said the two individuals maintained long-term contact with Israeli intelligence officers, used […]

Deadly Mosque Bombing Hits Pakistan’s Capital: 31 Killed

A bomb attack during Friday prayers killed at least 31 people and injured around 169 at a mosque in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. The blast struck the Khadijatul Kubra Mosque, prompting police and rescue teams to rush to the scene and place major hospitals on high alert. Authorities said the death toll may rise […]