CDU leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure enough votes to become Germany’s new prime minister in the first round of Bundestag voting, marking a first in the country’s political history. Merz received 310 votes—6 short of the required 316—in the 621-member session. Despite the CDU/CSU and SPD coalition holding 328 seats, the result highlighted […]
Ukraine launched drone strikes on Moscow for the second consecutive day, forcing the closure of four major airports overnight. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said 19 UAVs were intercepted, with no major damage or casualties reported. Russia’s defense forces claimed they downed 105 Ukrainian drones nationwide. In retaliation, Russia struck Ukraine’s Odessa and Kharkiv regions. […]
Multiple explosions rocked Port Sudan after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) reportedly targeted a fuel depot with a drone, igniting a massive fire. Thick smoke was seen rising from the port area as local media reported RSF drone strikes on key sites including the fuel depot, Port Sudan International Airport, and a hotel near government […]
Snowdrops blooming around Keşiş (Turna) Lake at 2,550 meters altitude on Erek Mountain’s slopes are drawing visitors with breathtaking views. Located in Van’s Gürpınar district, the lake—believed to have been formed by Urartian King Rusa II—offers a striking landscape of green, blue, and floral colors. Covering 4 square kilometers, the lake holds 20 million […]
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation after his government-backed candidate failed to advance in the presidential election, which saw far-right leader George Simion win the first round with 40.96% of the vote. Ciolacu admitted the government had lost public trust and said his Social Democratic Party (PSD) would withdraw from the ruling coalition. […]
The Israeli army launched airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah Port and a nearby cement factory in retaliation for a Houthi missile attack that hit Ben Gurion Airport, injuring six people. The Israeli military described the port as a key hub for Iranian weapons and financing for the Houthis. The Bajil cement factory was also targeted. The […]
A severe sandstorm affecting several Iraqi cities has claimed four lives and injured three in a traffic accident near Tuzhurmatu. The crash occurred when two vehicles collided in near-zero visibility. The storm has impacted areas including Diyala, Kirkuk, Erbil, and Sulaymaniyah. Around 400 people have been hospitalized with respiratory issues. Authorities have urged residents, especially […]
India has blocked 90% of the Chenab River’s water flow to Pakistan by closing the Baglihar Dam, following its suspension of the Indus Water Treaty after a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The move has raised fears of a water crisis in Pakistan, with reports that India may also block the Jhelum River. […]
The death toll in the Gaza Strip has reached 52,567, with 118,610 injured, amid ongoing Israeli attacks since October 7, 2023, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. In the past 24 hours, 32 bodies and 119 injured people were brought to hospitals. Since Israel unilaterally ended the ceasefire on March 18, at least 2,459 Palestinians […]
As snow lingers on the high peaks of Artvin, the lower valleys have burst into life with the arrival of spring, creating stunning contrasts of white-capped mountains and green forests. Drone footage captured scenes reminiscent of the Swiss Alps, drawing nature lovers, photographers, and content creators to the region. The unique blend of seasons […]