Seven prisons across France were targeted in overnight attacks, with vehicles set ablaze and a prison gate hit by automatic gunfire. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said the attacks aimed to intimidate inmates and disrupt the government’s anti-drug efforts. No group has claimed responsibility. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau vowed a “ruthless” response, while prison unions […]
Russian intelligence chief Sergey Naryshkin warned that Poland and the Baltic states would be the first to suffer if NATO attacks Russia or Belarus. Speaking in Minsk after meeting Belarusian President Lukashenko, Naryshkin said NATO’s military activity near their borders is increasing. He added that resolving the Ukraine war requires Ukraine’s neutrality, disarmament, and […]
An explosion occurred while welding a truck’s fuel tank at an industrial site in Konya, Türkiye. The welder, protected by a safety mask, escaped without injury despite being thrown to the ground by the blast. The explosion was caused by residual fuel in the tank. Security camera footage captured the moment of the blast and […]
The new Presidential Complex in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), built in Lefkoşa at a cost of 4.5 billion liras, will open on May 3. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to attend the ceremony. Modeled after Türkiye’s Beştepe complex, the campus includes the Presidential Palace, Parliament, Prime Ministry, a national library, mosque, […]
In Bitlis, Türkiye, rare snowfall in April blanketed blooming inverted tulips—locally known as “Crying Brides”—on high-altitude mountains, creating striking scenes. Nature photographers captured the red flowers peeking through half a meter of snow in the Karçınbaşı region, offering a unique visual contrast. Experts say this unexpected weather event is a first in years.
Hundreds of flamingos formed a striking scene at Akkaya Dam in Niğde, Türkiye, as they stopped during their spring migration. The colorful gathering attracted birdwatchers and nature photographers, with aerial footage capturing the vibrant spectacle on the water.
The death toll from Israeli attakcs in Gaza since October 7, 2023, has reached 51,000, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. In the past 24 hours alone, 17 people were killed and 69 injured. Since Israel ended the ceasefire on March 18, at least 1,630 people have died and over 4,300 have been wounded. […]
At least 54 people were killed in attacks on Zikke and Kimakpa villages in Nigeria’s Plateau state, Amnesty International reported. Armed assailants opened fire, looted homes, and set buildings ablaze. The region continues to face deadly violence between Muslim and Christian farming communities. Over 50 people were also killed in similar clashes last week, […]
A massive dust storm swept across Iraq, reducing visibility below 1 km and affecting air traffic in Najaf and Basra. At least 2,751 people were hospitalized nationwide with respiratory issues, including 749 in Basra and 656 in Maysan. Basra province declared a public holiday due to severe conditions. Essential services continue to operate. The UN […]
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas announced the bloc’s unified support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, following a high-level EU-Palestinian dialogue in Luxembourg. Kallas condemned the total aid blockade to Gaza and urged Israel to restore humanitarian access. She also voiced concern over Israeli settlement expansion and West Bank displacements, calling for […]