Following the Syrian National Army’s (SNA) recapture of Tel Rifaat from the PKK/YPG, residents trapped for eight years began moving toward Afrin. The SNA demolished a 1-kilometer wall erected by the PKK/YPG to block passage between Tel Rifaat and Afrin, enabling families to reunite. One resident, Abu Hanef, expressed his relief: “We have been […]
Mexican forces carried out a drug operation against two homes in the state of Sinaloa following US President-elect Donald Trump’s threat of imposing a 25 percent tariff if the flow of immigrants and drugs is not stopped. Approximately 300 kilograms of fentanyl were seized in one home and approximately 800 kilograms of narcotic pills in […]
Budaklı hot springs, surrounded by mountains and accessible to people at different times of the year in the Güroymak district of Bitlis, Türkiye, offered a visual feast under stars twinkling in the crystal clear sky at night. “This hot springs, spreading over a wide basin, is an important spot visited by many people from surrounding […]
Sivas knife maker Emre Göçeri has made a handcrafted sword from Damascus steel, completing the intricate piece in 11 days. The sword, known for its veined appearance, sharpness, and flexibility, is priced at 110,000 TL ($3100.) Forged 275 times for strength and texture, the sword features a copper handle and showcases the centuries-old tradition of […]
A fire broke out in one of the warehouses of a vegetable oil factory in the city of Nishapur, in the Razavi Khorasan province of Iran yesterday morning, causing an explosion. The Emergency Service of Nishapur Hospital reported that 4 people died of suffocation and 1 person was injured due to heavy smoke. An investigation […]
The Syrian National Army (SNA) took control of the Kuwairis Military Airport, east of Aleppo, which was controlled by opposition groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), on December 1. It was reported that there were approximately 30 warplanes and 10 helicopters at the airport. “Thank God, we cleared Kuwairis, we took the helicopters and […]
Excavations at Tavşanlı Mound in Kütahya, Türkiye, have uncovered 3,200-year-old artifacts, including a stone bull-shaped pendant, a piercing tool, and bronze tweezers. The discoveries, preserved due to fire exposure, offer insights into the lives of ancient civilizations. Supported by Tavşanlı Municipality and a porcelain company, the site is gaining recognition as a significant archaeological location […]
The Israeli army launched an airstrike last night on tents housing displaced Palestinians in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, which was designated as a safe zone, in the Gaza Strip. According to initial reports, 20 people were killed in the attack. Local sources reported that the attack was carried out without warning and that […]
Police in Georgia raided opposition party offices and detained Nika Gvaramiya, leader of the Droa party, amid ongoing protests against the government’s decision to halt EU accession talks until 2028. Authorities claimed the raids targeted locations storing fireworks allegedly used against police. Gvaramiya was detained following a verbal altercation during the raid, with the Ministry […]
For the first time since 1962, a French government failed to secure a vote of confidence in the National Assembly, leading to the collapse of Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s administration. The center-right minority government, in office for just three months, was brought down by 331 votes, with far-right and left-wing deputies uniting against it. The […]