Typhoon Kalmaegi hit the central Philippines, killing two people and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate in the Visayas, Luzon, and Mindanao regions. Flooding submerged homes and vehicles in Cebu, while strong winds toppled trees and power lines. Around 100 flights were canceled, and the storm is expected to reach central Vietnam on Thursday. […]
Thirteen drug cartel members were killed in a shootout with security forces in Sinaloa, Mexico. Authorities said the clash erupted when gang members opened fire on patrols in Guasave. Four suspects were detained, nine hostages rescued, and several weapons and vehicles seized. The ongoing power struggle between Sinaloa Cartel factions loyal to El Chapo’s sons […]
A Romanian worker was killed after being trapped under rubble when part of the 13th-century Torre dei Conti Tower collapsed during restoration near the Colosseum in Rome. Another worker was rescued with minor injuries, while two others were slightly hurt. Built in the early 1200s for Pope Innocent III’s family, the tower was undergoing […]
A thick morning fog settled over Istanbul, especially around the Istanbul Strait, reducing visibility but offering breathtaking views. In Beşiktaş’s Ortaköy district, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge vanished into the mist as residents walked the coast and photographed the scene.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth toured the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) dividing North and South Korea and later met South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back in Seoul. The two discussed alliance issues, including US troop flexibility, Seoul’s bid to regain wartime command, and possible US nuclear submarine support.
Part of the 13th-century Torre dei Conti Tower near the Colosseum in Rome collapsed during restoration work, injuring three workers and trapping one under the rubble. Rescue teams are working to free the trapped worker, though authorities warn of a risk of further collapse. Built by Pope Innocent III for his family, the tower is […]
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova dismissed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s claim that Armenians’ attitudes toward Turks and Azerbaijanis were shaped by “KGB agents,” noting that “the KGB was established in 1954, while the so called-Armenian genocide took place in 1915—about 40 years earlier.” Zakharova’s statement came in response to Pashinyan’s parliamentary remarks calling […]
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tehran could consider cooperation with Washington only if the US completely ends its support for Israel, withdraws regional military bases, and stops interfering in regional countries’ affairs. Speaking at an event marking the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the US Embassy in Tehran, Khamenei described the day […]
Israeli Army Chief Military Prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was arrested for leaking footage showing a Palestinian prisoner being raped at Israel’s Sde Teiman military prison. She confessed and resigned before her detention. Tomer-Yerushalmi appeared before a Tel Aviv court, which ordered her held until Wednesday. Police say she may obstruct the investigation. The footage, leaked last […]
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrived in South Korea for official meetings focused on the role of American troops stationed in the country. Hegseth is scheduled to visit the Demilitarized Zone on the North Korean border and attend the Security Consultative Meeting, where Washington and Seoul will outline future defense cooperation. Talks with South […]