The Pakistani army reported that 51 people, including 40 civilians, were killed in Indian strikes last week, with 208 others injured. Victims included women and children, and Pakistan claimed all targets were civilian areas. India said 21 people, including 5 soldiers, died in the clashes. The attacks followed an April 22 bombing in Jammu […]
An unexploded wartime bomb was discovered during demolition work on the Kasumi Campus of Hiroshima University, Japan. Police confirmed the object, found around 10:20 a.m. local time, measured 90 cm in length and 25 cm in diameter. Authorities secured the area and canceled afternoon classes as a precaution. Hiroshima University Hospital on the same […]
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia, the first stop of his three-day Middle East tour, which also includes Qatar and the UAE. He was welcomed in Riyadh by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Trump and the Crown Prince held a brief meeting at the airport, joined by US Secretary of State Marco […]
Israeli forces struck Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, killing journalist Hasan Eslaih and injuring several others. The attack targeted the hospital’s burn unit, with scenes of chaos captured on amateur video. Eslaih had previously survived a strike on a media tent outside the same hospital last month. The Israeli army confirmed the latest attack, […]
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban said the West’s strategy in Ukraine has failed, declaring, “We have lost this war.” He criticized EU sanctions for hurting Europe more than Russia and said the EU economy is suffering due to high energy costs and the Green Deal. Orban warned that cutting Russian gas would destroy Hungary’s economy and […]
US President Donald Trump said he may attend the Russia-Ukraine peace talks scheduled in Istanbul on May 15 if both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are present. “I actually plan on flying there. If I think something could happen, there’s a possibility,” he said, praising President Erdoğan as “a very good host.” At a White […]
A sandstorm struck Anbar in western Iraq, sending 27 people to hospitals with breathing difficulties, according to the provincial health authorities. The Anbar Traffic Directorate urged caution, warning that visibility had dropped significantly across the region. The Green Iraq Observatory reported that sandstorms cost the country around $1 million daily due to their impact on […]
In Van, Türkiye, Mehmet İnsel has been repairing antique watches for over 40 years in his small workshop, preserving both a dying craft and his father’s legacy. Amid the rise of digital and smartwatches, İnsel continues to restore vintage pocket and wristwatches, some over 50 years old. “These watches aren’t just devices; they carry […]
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged Vladimir Putin to take peace and negotiations seriously at the Weimar+ Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in London. Joined by ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the EU, Lammy stressed, “The only way to deal with Putin is from a position of strength.” EU’s Kaja Kallas accused Russia […]
An explosion during the disposal of expired military ammunition in Indonesia’s West Java province killed 13 people, including 9 civilians and 4 soldiers. Military officials said the blast occurred as troops were completing the disposal process. Locals often visit the area to collect scrap, prompting questions about security lapses. Authorities have launched an investigation.