Breathtaking new drone footage has captured the enchanting historical sites and iconic stone architecture of Mardin. The sweeping aerial video showcases major landmarks like Mardin Castle, the Grand Mosque, and the Zinciriye Madrasa perched majestically above the vast Mesopotamian Plain. Daytime shots perfectly highlight the ancient city’s golden limestone houses and labyrinthine narrow streets. […]
Amid ongoing tensions in the occupied West Bank, Israeli far-right lawmaker Zvi Sukkot used a sledgehammer to demolish a Palestinian “Martyrs’ Memorial” in the village of Madama. Footage of the incident shows Sukkot and other Israeli extremists destroying the monument while under the direct protection of the military. At least one soldier is seen standing […]
Located in North Macedonia’s capital, the 15th-century Sultan Murat Mosque stands as a stunning testament to resilience, having survived three fires, two major earthquakes, and four wars. Following a comprehensive 2019 restoration, the historic Ottoman landmark now proudly showcases breathtaking 400-year-old original paint and rare 200-year-old calligraphy plaques. Liman Ismail, the mosque’s imam of […]
A powerful tornado swept through southwestern France, hitting the village of Pomas with 117 km/h winds that injured 41 people and left 15 hospitalized. The severe storm ripped roofs off roughly 300 homes, prompting authorities to deploy over 120 emergency personnel and issue a widespread orange alert. Massive infrastructure disruptions quickly followed, leaving 2,800 households […]
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Elysee Palace for a two-day official visit focused on strategic cooperation and regional stability. Following talks on critical Middle Eastern issues—including Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, and the Strait of Hormuz—the leaders chaired the inaugural France-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council. The high-level meeting resulted […]
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled “Operation Economic Isolation,” a sweeping wave of new sanctions designed to completely sever Iran’s global financial networks. Declaring that “our goal is to cut off every economic lifeline,” Bessent announced immediate penalties against over 60 entities involved in Iranian oil smuggling, digital assets, and military technology. He issued […]
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that ongoing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip have killed two civilians and injured 32 others over the past 24 hours. This latest violence brings the overall death toll since the conflict began on October 7, 2023, to 73,422, alongside more than 174,400 injuries. Despite a ceasefire agreement reached […]
As Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day in the shadow of war, its Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) unleashed a major overnight offensive, hitting 66 Russian targets. The coordinated drone strikes struck a MiG-29 fighter jet, four radar systems, energy facilities, and logistics centers across Russia and occupied territories. Highlighting the scale of the operation, USF […]
A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has spread across 60 kilometers due to strong winds, injuring six people and prompting the immediate evacuation of 42,000 residents. The blaze, which ignited on Saturday, remains out of control and has forced authorities to shut down all schools and traffic in Washoe County. As the flames threaten approximately […]
An Indonesian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet caused a brief panic after veering off the tarmac at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport on Sulawesi Island. The military aircraft ended up nose-down on a grassy slope, drawing the attention of passing motorists and quickly sparking a flurry of images on social media. Despite the alarming visual, […]