Life has returned to normal in Umayyad Square, the site of the Syrian General Staff in Damascus, following Israeli airstrikes. The area, which had been closed to traffic and saw widespread panic during the attacks, is now bustling with vehicles and pedestrians. Some civilians gathered near the damaged buildings out of curiosity. Ali Bakranlı […]
NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus G. Grynkewich, announced that preparations are underway to deliver Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine in coordination with Germany. Speaking at the LandEuro 2025 conference in Wiesbaden, Grynkewich said, “We are working very closely with the Germans on the Patriot systems, and my instructions are to complete the […]
The Ukrainian parliament approved President Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposal to appoint Yulia Svyrydenko as the new prime minister. Svyrydenko, 39, secured 262 votes in the 450-seat chamber, becoming Ukraine’s 19th prime minister and the second woman in the country’s history to hold the post. She has served as Economy Minister and Deputy Prime Minister since […]
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara accused Israel of trying to destabilize Syria and divide its people, saying, “We are strong enough to defeat all Israeli attempts.” In his first public address since recent Israeli strikes, al-Shara said, “Since the fall of the Assad regime, Israel has tried to sow discord and hinder our recovery efforts.” He […]
Water buffaloes bathing in a stream in Söğütlü village, Erzurum, offer a scene reminiscent of Tanzania’s Serengeti. The village, known for cabbage farming and its fish lake, is also famous for its buffalo milk, yogurt, and cheese. Amid rising temperatures, local farmers urge authorities to prioritize water access for the animals to sustain this traditional […]
Heavy rains in central South Korea triggered deadly floods and landslides, killing two and forcing 1,700 people to evacuate. The Korea Meteorological Agency warned of continued downpours across several regions through Saturday.
A fire at a shopping mall in Al-Kut, Iraq, claimed 50 lives, including women and children. Wasit Governor Mohammed Jamil al-Miyahi declared three days of mourning and announced legal action against those responsible. An investigation is underway.
A major fire destroyed the main stage of the Tomorrowland festival in Boom, Belgium, just days before its opening. Organizers confirmed no injuries occurred and said the event will proceed as planned. An investigation into the cause has begun.
Unmanned aerial vehicles targeted oil fields in Iraq’s KRG region, including a major strike on the Badre oil field in Duhok’s Sheikhan district, causing explosions and fire. The KRG’s Counter-Terrorism Unit reported that four drones hit three oil fields in Zakho and Duhok. Similar attacks were also reported this week in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah.
The Israeli army struck Syrian military tanks, rocket launchers, and armed vehicles advancing toward the Druze-majority city of Sweida. The IDF stated it also hit access roads used for barricades and is continuing operations in line with political directives, monitoring threats to Druze civilians.