Following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Palestinians returning to Rafah in southern Gaza were confronted with widespread devastation. The city, heavily bombed during 15 months of conflict, has been reduced to rubble. Rafah Mayor Ahmed Al-Sufi described the city as a “disaster,” with infrastructure, homes, roads, and public facilities largely destroyed. “The damage exceeds […]
A landslide triggered by heavy rains in Indonesia’s Central Java province has claimed 16 lives and injured 10 others. Authorities in Pekalongan reported that rivers overflowed, causing severe damage across nine villages. Search efforts for at least nine missing individuals have been hindered by ongoing rainfall. Rescue operations continue as the region grapples with the […]
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, faced backlash for a gesture made during an event at the Capital One Arena following Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th US President. Musk, addressing the crowd, celebrated the victory, calling it a “crossroads of civilization” and thanking supporters for their efforts. However, a hand gesture he made […]
The Assad regime’s actions in Damascus, Syria, have left behind widespread destruction, with civilian areas and religious sites targeted. Bombing campaigns in the Daraya district reduced mosques to rubble, showcasing the severity of the attacks. Daraya resident Umam Hatip described the aftermath, accusing regime soldiers of systematically destroying buildings, looting iron from debris, and […]
Donald Trump, sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, began his second term with significant policy shifts through executive orders, undoing major decisions from the previous administration. Trump declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, allocating defense resources to enhance border security and complete the wall. He stated, “America’s sovereignty is […]
A fire at a hotel in Kartalkaya Ski Resort, a major tourist destination in Türkiye, killed 10 people and injured 32 others, according to initial reports. The blaze, which began in the restaurant section quickly spread due to the wooden structure of the building. The hotel was fully booked with 234 guests during the […]
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar and Greek Cypriot Administration (GCA) leader Nikos Christodoulides met in the UN buffer zone in Cyprus. Hosted by UN Special Representative Colin Stewart, the meeting focused on easing congestion at border crossings, including discussions on opening a new vehicle crossing at Haspolat. President Tatar highlighted the […]
Zeki Yılmaz, 80, has been repairing teapots in his small shop in Samsun, Türkiye, for 39 years. Despite his children urging him to retire, he continues to mend 5-6 teapots daily, preserving a craft he pioneered in the city. Yılmaz expressed concern over the lack of interest in his trade, saying, “I’ve been doing […]
On the first day of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, more than 630 humanitarian aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip, the UN reported. UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher highlighted the urgent need, noting that 300 trucks delivered aid to northern Gaza. “There is no time to waste. After 15 months of relentless […]
Following the Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian prisoner Jenin Amro was released after 14 months in Israeli custody. The 23-year-old, from south of Hebron, was welcomed by his family with joy and chants of resistance. Amro described harsh conditions in detention, including beatings, food shortages, and poor clothing. He expressed solidarity with those resisting Israeli attacks, […]