A truck carrying a propane tank exploded in Chicago, injuring the driver and damaging four nearby homes. Authorities said the blast was caused by a leak in the tank. Debris from the explosion scattered across the area. The hospitalized driver is reported to be in stable condition.
Hajj pilgrims are flocking to Jannat al-Mu’alla Cemetery, just 2 km from the Kaaba, ahead of the Arafat. Known as Mecca’s largest historical cemetery, it holds the graves of many companions and relatives of the Prophet Muhammad, including his wife Khadija, sons Abdullah and Qasim, and his grandfather Abdulmuttalib. The cemetery, open daily after […]
Standing at nearly 60 meters, Gümüşkanat Waterfall in Bitlis’ Mutki district is among Türkiye’s tallest and most scenic waterfalls. Located near Gümüşkanat village, 25 km from the district center, the waterfall flows year-round, even in summer. Visitors like Yaprak Yeşim Doğan from Mersin praised the natural beauty, saying they were “amazed” by the view. Nature […]
The Israeli army reported that air raid sirens were triggered in the Jordan Valley and northern occupied West Bank after a missile was launched from Yemen. The missile, claimed by Iran-backed Houthi forces as retaliation for Israel’s actions in Gaza, was intercepted by Israel’s air defense system. No injuries or damage were reported.
King Charles III has arrived in Canada for a two-day visit with Queen Camilla, seen as a symbolic show of support for Canadian sovereignty following controversial remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting Canada should become the 51st U.S. state. Welcomed in Ottawa by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon, Charles […]
The United States marked Memorial Day with ceremonies across the country to honor soldiers who died during military service. In New York, thousands gathered on the deck of the decommissioned aircraft carrier Intrepid on the Hudson River for a commemoration ceremony. A moment of silence was held, and a wreath was placed on the […]
A car drove into a crowd during Liverpool FC’s Premier League championship celebrations on Water Street, injuring 47 people, including 4 who were trapped under the vehicle. Twenty-seven were hospitalized, but no fatalities occurred. Merseyside Police said the incident is not being treated as terrorism. A 53-year-old local man was arrested at the scene. […]
A fire broke out in a fuel tank at Ecuador’s Esmeraldas refinery, the country’s largest, prompting a temporary shutdown. Energy Minister Ines Manzano confirmed the fire was brought under control after an explosion occurred during the incident. State-owned Petroecuador evacuated all staff safely, with no reported injuries. An investigation is underway to determine the cause.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss recent efforts to end the war in Ukraine, diplomatic sources said. Talks included developments following the May 16 negotiations in Istanbul, as well as bilateral cooperation in the economy and energy sectors.
Pro-EU and NATO-backed politician Nicusor Dan officially took office as Romania’s president after winning the May 18 election. In his speech, Dan promised economic reform, public accountability, and continued Western alignment. “The Romanian state needs a radical change,” he said, calling on citizens to apply “constructive pressure” on institutions. Dan also vowed to maintain support […]