Severe fog in Pakistan’s Punjab province has reduced visibility to below 50 meters, causing flight delays and highway closures, including the Lahore-Islamabad route. Authorities urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and follow traffic rules, while police advised drivers to use fog lights and reduce speed to ensure safety.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concerns over growing Russia-North Korea ties, suggesting Moscow plans to share advanced space and satellite technologies with Pyongyang. Speaking alongside South Korean counterpart Cho Tae-yul, Blinken warned this collaboration could signal a shift in Russia’s stance on North Korea’s nuclear program. Blinken’s visit was the first by […]
Ishak Pasha Palace, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture in Ağrı, Türkiye, welcomed 260,000 visitors in 2024. Blending Ottoman, Seljuk, baroque, and rococo styles, the palace captivates tourists with its historic mosque, tomb, courtyards, and richly decorated halls. Located near Doğubayazıt, the UNESCO-listed site offers a glimpse into history, attracting both local and international travelers […]
Qabun, once home to 70,000 people in northern Damascus, now lies in rubble after heavy bombings during Syria’s civil war. The neighborhood, targeted for alleged opposition tunnels, has been reduced to desolation, with only shepherds and farmers now entering the area. Local resident Abu Menze Ahras stated, “They destroyed this place with airstrikes, forcing […]
Ekrem Mahmut, a Syrian Turkmen who lived in Türkiye for 12 years, has returned to Damascus after the regime’s fall. Now working as a shoe shiner, Mahmut expressed gratitude to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, saying, “He cared for us, may God bless him.” Calling on Syrians in Türkiye to return, Mahmut stated, “Syria […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly considering resignation amid internal Liberal Party opposition. Sources suggest he may step down before the party convention on Wednesday. Trudeau’s leadership has faced declining support, confidence vote challenges, and U.S. tariff pressures.
Syrians in Türkiye are returning to their homeland through border crossings in Hatay as the 13-year civil war comes to an end. Tarık Muhammed, who fled the conflict in 2015 and lived in Elazığ for nine years, expressed gratitude to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish people. “No one left Syria for […]
Pope Francis is set to visit Iznik, Türkiye, in May to commemorate the anniversary of the First Council of Iznik. His first stop will be the Iznik Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, a site of historical and cultural significance. This announcement has spurred a surge in tourism to the district, with preparations underway to accommodate […]
Streets in many regions of England have been covered in white due to the heavy snowfall. The Meteorological Office announced that the snow depth reached 12 centimeters in Bingley in the north of the country and issued a level 2 warning for the central part of England, some parts of the northwest and most of […]
Numerous people held a vigil and parade for victims of the deadly car-ramming attack in New Orleans, Louisiana. On October 1st, an army veteran named Shamsud-Din Jabbar rammed a group of people on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter in New New Orleans and opened fire on them, killing 14 and injuring 35 more.