US President Donald Trump said a military force larger than the one sent to Venezuela is heading toward Iran, while stressing he hopes to reach an agreement with Tehran. Speaking at a signing ceremony at the White House, Trump warned, “If we can’t [reach an agreement], probably bad things will happen.” Trump also commented on […]
Internal security units linked to the Syrian Interior Ministry have begun deploying to Hasakah following a ceasefire and integration agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The deal, reached on January 30, came into force as Syrian army units entered the city to take over security duties. Hasakah security commander […]
Heavy snowfall hit Edirne, Türkiye, in the evening as a cold air wave from the Balkans swept across the region, covering the city in white. Historic landmarks, including the UNESCO-listed Selimiye Mosque, created postcard-like scenes, drawing residents and tourists outdoors. The Edirne governor’s office banned motorcycles, electric scooters, and courier bikes from roads from […]
A 180-ton nephrite-like stone has been discovered in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan. The stone was found near the village of Chon Kyzyl Suu in the Jeti-Oguz district and was unearthed by local residents, who later held an opening ceremony at the site. Experts said the stone resembles nephrite in appearance but is technically a […]
A nationwide strike by public transport workers brought bus, metro, and tram services across Germany to a halt, affecting around 100,000 employees of municipal transport companies. The 24-hour walkout was called by the United Service Sector Union (Ver.di) to pressure employers during collective bargaining talks. Major cities including Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, and Stuttgart […]
The death toll from severe snowfall and cold weather across Japan since January 20 has risen to 27, with 290 people injured, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA). Niigata prefecture recorded the highest number of deaths with 12, followed by Akita with six and Hokkaido with three, while several other regions reported […]
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened in both directions for the first time since its closure by Israel in 2024, marking a key step under the second phase of the Israel–Hamas ceasefire. An Israeli security official told Reuters that European monitoring teams had arrived and that the crossing was now open […]
The 68th Grammy Awards were held in Los Angeles, United States, at the Crypto.com Arena, with comedian Trevor Noah hosting the ceremony. Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny won Album of the Year for Deb Tirar Ms Fotos, becoming the first artist to win the top prize with an all-Spanish album, while Billie Eilish took […]
Clashes erupted in Turin, Italy, during a protest against the closure of the left-wing Askatasuna Cultural Center, leaving 11 police officers injured. Around 20,000 people took part in the demonstration before violence broke out, with police using tear gas and water cannons as protesters threw stones, bottles, and fireworks. A police van and several trash […]
Pakistan announced it will not play its February 15 match against India at the Men’s T20 World Cup organized by International Cricket Council. The Pakistani government approved the team’s participation in the tournament but confirmed it will boycott the India fixture. The event will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to […]