The Russian Defense Ministry reported yesterday that despite reinforcements, Russian Ukraine in the Kursk region suffered significant losses and retreated from the occupied areas. “Of the 1,268 square kilometers of land occupied by the enemy in the Kursk region, 63.2 percent (801 square kilometers) were liberated. During operations in the first two weeks of January, […]
Supporters of the former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan gathered to protest the court’s decision to sentence him to 14 years in prison. The crowd demanded the release of the former prime minister with slogans such as “Long live Imran Khan,” “We do not accept this sentence,” “We need justice,” and “Release Imran Khan.”. Imran […]
Russia’s missile strike on Kryvyi Rih in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region has left four people dead, including three women, and seven others injured. Governor Serhiy Lysak reported that three of the injured are in critical condition. The attack damaged an educational institution and two five-story buildings, with a fire in one of the buildings later extinguished […]
The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office stated that the Israeli security cabinet met to discuss the ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement reached with Hamas in the Gaza Strip and recommended that the government approve it. “After examining the diplomatic, security and humanitarian aspects, the Ministerial Committee for National Security Affairs (Security Cabinet) recommended that the government […]
A helicopter carrying 11 police officers made a risky emergency landing in a mountainous area for an unknown reason during an operation against illegal mining in Condorcanqui, Amazonas region of Peru. Following the landing, which heavily damaged the helicopter’s blades, the Peruvian National Police stated that there were no injuries and that operations in the […]
Two street cats were filmed stealing meat from a bag hanging on a wooden column of a building in Tokat, Türkiye. “They tried to climb up and take the meat that the coffee shop owner hung for his dog. I recorded that moment with my phone. The cats’ determination left us in awe,” said a […]
The historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus hosted its final Friday prayer before undergoing restoration, drawing a large crowd of Syrians. The mosque, a symbol of restricted worship during Syria’s 61-year Baath regime, saw hundreds gather to pray and capture memorable photos before its temporary closure. Following the prayer, a group gathered outside the mosque […]
Members of pro-Palestinian group Action4Palestine Korea held a rally with placards in front of the Israeli embassy in Seoul, South Korea, to demand the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel be approved by the Israeli government. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office announced yesterday that the cabinet meeting to approve the ceasefire deal had been postponed, […]
Turkish philography artist Mustafa Baştan has completed a striking depiction of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque using 120,000 nails over nine months. The 47-year-old artist, who began practicing philography 15 years ago, relocated from Ankara to Istanbul to bring his vision to life. Baştan’s artwork, weighing approximately 150 kilograms, showcases the intricate craft of […]
The death toll from counterfeit alcohol poisoning in Istanbul has climbed to 38, with 88 individuals affected. Hospitals across districts, including Güngören, Beyoğlu, Bakırköy, and Başakşehir, have treated those poisoned. Currently, 27 patients remain in intensive care as medical teams work to stabilize their condition. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as the crisis […]