Clashes Between Pakistan and Afghanistan Leave 60 Dead

At least 60 people, including two Pakistani soldiers, have been killed in escalating clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, officials said. Pakistani security sources reported that air force jets carried out strikes in Kabul and Kandahar, and destroyed an ammunition depot in Nangarhar province. Pakistan’s Information Minister Ataullah Tarar said 58 Afghan security personnel were killed […]

Pezeshkian Says Iran Not Seeking Nuclear Weapons

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is not pursuing nuclear weapons, citing a religious decree by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei banning their production and use. “When he said we will not have nuclear weapons, it was clear and unambiguous,” Pezeshkian stated, calling it a firm religious stance rather than a political message. He also rejected […]

Baku Marks 34th Anniversary of Khojaly Massacre

Ceremonies were held in Baku, Azerbaijan, to mark the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly Massacre, in which 613 people were killed by Armenians on February 26, 1992. Officials and citizens gathered at the Khojaly Monument, laying wreaths and observing a moment of silence. AK Party Deputy Chairman Kürşad Zorlu described the killings as brutal and […]

Snowfall Turns Cappadocia’s Fairy Chimneys White in Türkiye

  Heavy snowfall in Cappadocia, one of Türkiye’s top tourist destinations, transformed the region’s fairy chimneys and valleys into a postcard-like winter landscape. The snow-covered rock formations and historic sites, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, were captured from the air. Visitors in Göreme, Uçhisar and Ortahisar walked through the snow-filled valleys and took […]

Sinkhole Swallows Two Cars at Intersection in Nebraska, USA

A sudden sinkhole opened at an intersection in Omaha, Nebraska, swallowing two vehicles that were waiting at a red light. Security camera footage showed the cars dropping into the hole as bystanders rushed to help. Both drivers were safely rescued and no injuries were reported. Police closed the road to traffic as a precaution to […]

Death Toll from Floods Rises to 46 in Brazil

Torrential rains in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state have left at least 46 people dead and 21 missing, authorities said. Most of the victims were reported in Juiz de Fora, with additional fatalities in the nearby city of Ubá. Rescue teams continue search operations as floods and landslides devastate southeastern Brazil. Around 3,600 people have been […]

North Korea’s Kim Says US Must Drop “Hostile” Policy for Better Ties

  North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said relations with the United States could improve if Washington respects Pyongyang’s nuclear status and abandons what he called a hostile policy. “If the US respects our current status as defined in our constitution and abandons its hostile attitude, there is no reason for us not to get along […]

KLM Suspends Amsterdam–Tel Aviv Flights

Dutch flag carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced it has temporarily suspended flights between Amsterdam and Tel Aviv as of March 1. The airline said operating the route is “not commercially and operationally feasible.” KLM stated that affected passengers will be contacted individually and offered the option to change their travel dates or receive a […]

Netanyahu Greets Modi in Traditional Indian Attire in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his official visit to Israel wearing traditional Indian clothing. Modi met with Netanyahu, addressed the Israeli parliament, and later attended a dinner hosted by the Israeli leader. Netanyahu said he “surprised Prime Minister Modi by dressing in traditional Indian attire,” drawing attention to […]

Merz Meets Xi on First China Visit as German Chancellor

  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during his first official visit since taking office in May 2025. Merz was welcomed by Prime Minister Li Qiang, and five agreements were signed, including in the economic and trade sectors. Merz said he aims to deepen Germany’s “comprehensive strategic partnership” with China […]