A vehicle carrying journalists from Ihlas News Agency came under sniper fire while reporting near a checkpoint during civilian evacuations in Aleppo, Syria. The incident occurred amid ongoing clashes between the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces in the Eşrefiye and Şeyh Maksut neighborhoods. The broadcast vehicle was hit, but the three journalists […]
Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said 100 people were killed during the US military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro from power on January 3, marking the first official casualty estimate from Caracas. Cabello said Maduro was wounded in the leg and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the head during the raid. Venezuelan officials […]
US President Donald Trump said he spoke by phone with Colombian President Gustavo Petro and praised the tone of the conversation. Trump said Petro called to explain Colombia’s position on drug-related issues and other disagreements with the United States. He added that preparations have begun for a White House meeting, led by US Secretary of […]
A woman was shot dead by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after allegedly ignoring an order to exit her vehicle, authorities said. The Department of Homeland Security claimed the agent acted in self-defense, while Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the shooting was a reckless use of force and not […]
The Syrian army said positions held by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods of Aleppo have become legitimate military targets, announcing a curfew and evacuation orders. Authorities said civilians were given time to leave via humanitarian corridors, with at least 850 people evacuated so far and shelters provided. The […]
French Foreign Minister Jean‑Noël Barrot said European countries are preparing to respond to what they view as US intimidation over Greenland after the White House suggested military options to acquire the Arctic island. Barrot said, “Whatever the source of the threats and whatever form they take, we have begun our work to respond,” and stressed […]
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Jafar Ghaimpanah said President Masoud Pezeshkian instructed security forces not to intervene against protesters over rising living costs, warning that repression could harm national security. Ghaimpanah said peaceful protesters must be distinguished from “rioters” who attack security facilities. He added that detainees would be treated with “Islamic compassion” if not linked […]
An 88-year-old man in the Gülyalı district of Ordu, northern Türkiye, continues basket weaving decades after learning the craft as a child using hazelnut branches. Haki Atasever said he once supported his family through basket making and construction work but now weaves mainly to pass the time as demand has declined. Unable to work […]
Heavy snowfall created postcard-like views on Yaralıgöz Mountain in Kastamonu, northern Türkiye, where snow depth exceeded 1.5 meters at elevations of 1,250 meters. Drone footage showed snow-covered wooden houses and forests, turning the area into a popular spot for photography enthusiasts. Lecturer Hikmet Haberal said the region stands out for its natural beauty and […]
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Manay in Davao Oriental, on Mindanao Island in the Philippines, authorities said. The quake occurred at a depth of about 23 kilometers and was initially measured at 6.7 before being revised by the national seismology agency Phivolcs. No casualties or damage were reported, and no tsunami […]