Six Roman-era statues were stolen from the National Museum in Damascus after staff discovered interior doors broken early Monday. Syrian authorities said the theft targeted several archaeological pieces, including a Venus-themed sculpture. The museum was closed and security tightened. Internal Security Chief Osama Atkeh said museum employees and nearby residents were being questioned, while the […]
Two people were killed and 18 injured after a driver lost control and crashed into Jeil Market in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province. The incident occurred at 10:55 a.m. local time, prompting firefighters to deploy 21 vehicles and 60 personnel. Police said the detained driver tested negative for alcohol. The vehicle has been handed over to investigators […]
A Chery test vehicle attempting to climb the 999 steps of Tianmen Mountain in China slipped during the promotional stunt and damaged part of the historic structure. The vehicle broke a section of the guardrail after losing power when its safety rope anchor failed and became tangled in the right wheel. Chery apologized, saying no […]
Russia introduced its first AI-powered humanoid robot, AIdol, at a technology event in Moscow, but the 95-kilogram robot fell seconds after stepping on stage. Engineers said the fall was caused by calibration and lighting issues, noting the robot is still in testing. Idol Robotics CEO Vladimir Vitukhin said the incident would serve as “a learning […]
Ayhan Güneş, one of only eight philography artists in Türkiye certified by the Ministry of Culture, represents Elazığ in national and international exhibitions. Güneş has produced more than 500 works since being introduced by the craft in 2013 and now works from his own studio. He describes philography as a wire-and-nail technique with Ottoman roots, […]
The 43-day US government shutdown ended after President Donald Trump signed a temporary budget bill approved by the House of Representatives. The funding measure passed 222–209, allowing federal agencies closed since October 1 to resume operations. The bill finances most agencies until January 30, with some funded through the full fiscal year. Two Republicans voted […]
France’s National Assembly voted 255 to 146 to suspend the controversial pension reform that would have raised the retirement age from 62 to 64. The measure will remain on hold until January 2028. The suspension was backed by the Socialist Party, National Rally, and environmentalist MPs, while Republicans, Communists, LFI, and Horizons voted against it. […]
US President Donald Trump presented his “Victory 45-47” cologne to Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara during their meeting at the White House. Trump sprayed the cologne on al-Shara and Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaybani before gifting the bottles. During the exchange, Trump asked al-Shara, “How many wives do you have?” The Syrian president replied, “One,” […]
Typhoon Fung-wong struck southern Taiwan after battering the Philippines, injuring 51 people and forcing more than 8,000 to evacuate. Authorities said the storm brought strong winds and heavy rain, cutting power to over 11,000 homes and water to nearly 9,000. Schools and offices were closed in several coastal cities, including Kaohsiung, Taichung, and Tainan, as […]
In Türkiye’s Tunceli province, mountain goats roaming freely through the streets of Çemişgezek have become a local attraction. Often seen near homes and even in traffic, the protected animals move calmly among autumn’s golden leaves, delighting both residents and visitors. Eleven-year-old Seyit Han Akkılıç, visiting from Elazığ, said seeing the goats up close was […]