The Turkish Navy’s TCG Kınalıada made a port call in Benghazi, Libya, the Ministry of National Defense announced. A PASSEX coordination meeting was held with senior Libyan National Army Naval Forces officials, including Benghazi Naval Base Commander Rear Admiral Abid Masoud Jouda. Libyan commanders toured the ship and were briefed on its capabilities. As […]
Gaza’s Health Ministry said 11 Palestinians, including two children, died of hunger and malnutrition in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 300 deaths since the crisis began. Of these, 117 were children. Israel continues to restrict humanitarian aid to the enclave.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said future security guarantees must be “as close as possible to NATO’s Article 5,” ensuring Ukraine’s long-term safety after the war. He spoke in Kyiv alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who visited on Ukraine’s Independence Day. The leaders signed agreements on security, customs, energy, and UAV production, with Canada […]
The Israeli army carried out airstrikes on the presidential palace compound, power plants, and a fuel depot in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, in response to a Houthi ballistic missile attack last week. Military officials said around 12 Israeli warplanes dropped more than 30 bombs, targeting facilities the Houthis use for operations. Casualty figures have not yet […]
The Russian Defense Ministry said 146 Russian soldiers were returned in exchange for 146 Ukrainian prisoners of war, following talks mediated in Istanbul. Eight Russian civilians from the Kursk region were also released. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the exchange, thanking the UAE for its role. He noted that soldiers, border guards, civilians, and […]
The UN Integrated Food Security Stage Classification (IPC) officially declared a famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas, warning that over 500,000 people face “catastrophic” conditions. Another 1.7 million are in emergency levels, with nearly all agriculture destroyed and food access critically restricted since March. UN officials said the famine is “entirely man-made” and […]
The old Osh Bazaar in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, continues to attract locals and tourists alike with its vibrant mix of fresh produce, traditional handmade goods, and authentic Central Asian atmosphere. One of the oldest bazaars in Central Asia, Osh Bazaar is famous for its nuts, dairy products, bread, traditional clothing, and souvenirs. Located […]
The Ukrainian army attacked the Unecha oil pumping station in Russia’s Bryansk region, a key part of the Druzhba pipeline that carries Russian oil to Europe. Hungary confirmed crude supplies were halted, with Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto calling it “a clear attack on our energy security.” Bryansk officials said the strike involved missiles and drones, […]
A car bomb near the Marco Fidel Suarez Air Base in Cali, Colombia, killed six people and injured 71, prompting the mayor to declare martial law. Defense officials condemned the blast as a terrorist attack by the EMC, a FARC dissident group. In Antioquia, a drone strike brought down a police Black Hawk helicopter, killing […]
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un awarded the Order of Heroism to troops who fought alongside Russian forces on the Kursk front against Ukraine. At a ceremony in Pyongyang, Kim said their “victory protects the honor of our army and guarantees the existence of our state,” calling it a milestone in the anti-imperialist struggle. He […]