Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara emphasized the need for state control over weapons, calling it a “duty and necessity” during the National Dialogue Conference in Damascus. He announced plans to establish a transitional justice commission to restore rights and hold criminals accountable. Al-Shara urged Syrians to unite in rebuilding the country, describing the current period […]
The death toll from the collapse of a highway bridge under construction in Anseong, South Korea, has risen to four. Of the six injured workers, five remain in critical condition. The accident occurred when five 50-meter-high support beams gave way on the Seoul-Sejong Expressway. The construction company apologized and pledged full cooperation in the […]
Defense Industry President Haluk Görgün announced that three ALTAY tanks will be delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces this year, with full-scale production starting in 2025. The first batch of 85 T1 configuration tanks will be delivered gradually, followed by 165 T2 tanks by 2028. During his visit to BMC POWER’s Ankara facility, Görgün highlighted […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is willing to collaborate with the US on rare earth metals, emphasizing that Russia has far greater resources than Ukraine. In an interview with Russian journalist Pavel Zarubin, Putin highlighted Russia’s vast reserves across regions like Murmansk, the Caucasus, and the Far East. He stressed the strategic […]
A Colombian man was arrested while attempting to smuggle 19 cocaine capsules worth €10,000 under his wig. He was caught by police at Cartagena Airport on February 20 while boarding a flight to Amsterdam. Authorities have launched an investigation into drug trafficking, production, and transportation charges against him.
Following their White House meeting, US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron called for an accelerated peace process to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the war, emphasizing that the US had provided over $300 billion in aid, far more than Europe. He urged European nations to take […]
A highway bridge under construction on the Seoul-Sejong Expressway collapsed near Cheonan, South Korea, killing three workers and injuring five others. The incident occurred around 09:50 local time when five 50-meter-high support beams gave way, trapping workers beneath the debris. Rescue teams rushed to the site, recovering the victims and assisting the injured. Authorities have […]
The Russia-Ukraine war, which began on February 24, 2022, has entered its third year, with over 40,000 civilian deaths and millions displaced. Russia now occupies 20 percent of Ukraine, having gained more than 4,000 square kilometers in the past year. Key developments in the last year include Ukraine’s brief seizure of Russia’s Kursk region, […]
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new €3.5 billion aid package for Ukraine in March, reaffirming Europe’s commitment to supporting the country. Speaking at a Kiev summit on the third anniversary of the war, she stressed that Russia still seeks Ukraine’s surrender and that strengthening Ukraine’s resistance is crucial. Von der Leyen […]
Families of victims killed by PJAK, the Iranian wing of the PKK, protested outside the German Embassy in Tehran, condemning Germany for granting asylum to PKK members. Demonstrators held photos of their lost relatives and chanted slogans like “Down with terrorism” and “PJAK commits murder, Europe supports it.” The protesters demanded the deportation of […]