The US flag has been hoisted once more at the US Embassy in Damascus, Syria, for the first time since its closure in 2012. US Special Representative for Syria Thomas Barrack made his first official visit to Damascus and personally raised the flag during a ceremony attended by Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaybani. […]
A reception was held at the Turkish Embassy in Jakarta on Tuesday to mark Turkish Cuisine Week, introducing classic dishes of Türkiye to guests from the diplomatic, business, and arts communities. The event featured a traditional menu prepared by Ottoman cuisine chef Recep İncecik, including lentil soup, tray pastry, imam bayıldı, kısır, tarator, shepherd’s […]
Years of construction in the Kaaba have reached their final phase, with major upgrades enabling 1.7 million pilgrims to pray at the same time. The Metaf area is now fully utilized, and all air conditioning and electrical installations along the marble walls and columns have been completed and enclosed. With the number of pilgrims […]
In a tragic incident that drew global attention, Israel targeted the Fahmi al-Jerjawi School in the al-Daraj area of Gaza City, where many displaced civilians were taking refuge. The nighttime attack on Monday killed 31 people—18 of them children. Among the few who survived was 5-year-old Ward Sheikh Khalil. “I was in class, sleeping. When […]
During a meeting in Berlin with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Chancellor Merz confirmed that Germany and Ukraine reached a five-point agreement, including expanded military cooperation and a joint plan for producing long-range missiles. “This is the first step toward industrial-level cooperation,” Merz said, adding that the weapons could target threats beyond Ukrainian territory. A memorandum […]
The death toll in the Gaza Strip has climbed to 54,249, with 123,492 people injured, amid continued Israeli attacks. In the past 24 hours alone, 67 civilians were killed and 184 injured, while 5 more bodies were recovered from rubble in earlier-struck areas. The Palestinian Health Ministry noted that figures from northern Gaza remain incomplete […]
Massive wildfires that began in Saskatchewan have reached Manitoba, prompting evacuation orders for 17,000 residents. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said evacuees will be sheltered in Winnipeg and nearby cities, with support from the Canadian military following a request approved by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Flin Flon Mayor George Fontaine confirmed that the town must be […]
A P-3 patrol aircraft belonging to the South Korean Navy crashed just 7 minutes after taking off from a military base in Pohang for a training flight. The plane went down at 13:50 local time for reasons yet unknown. Authorities confirmed that four military personnel were on board, and their condition remains under investigation. The […]
In the Tatvan district of Bitlis province, eastern Türkiye, drivers and passengers on the Ahlat-Tatvan highway witnessed a breathtaking sunrise over Lake Van. Setting out before dawn, many stopped to photograph the scene with their mobile phones. The rising sun reflected over the lake, creating a stunning view that impressed both locals and visitors.
The village of Blatten in Switzerland’s Lötschental Valley was destroyed by a massive landslide caused by a glacier collapse from the Alps. Authorities confirmed that the village was evacuated on May 19 and that one person remains missing. “We have lost our village. The village is under rubble. We will rebuild,” said Blatten Mayor Matthias […]