A forest fire that broke out in Hamyang, South Gyeongsang province, South Korea, has been burning for three days, destroying at least 190 hectares of land. The Korea Forest Service said only 32 percent of the blaze had been contained as of early morning. More than 600 personnel, dozens of fire trucks and 51 […]
Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho” and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed in a military operation in Jalisco, Mexico, according to Mexican media. The CJNG is considered one of the country’s most powerful criminal organizations. Following the operation, cartel members set vehicles on fire in several cities and clashes were reported […]
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Talal Chaudhry said Pakistani forces carried out airstrikes on seven targets in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 70 militants linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and ISIS-K. He said the strikes were intelligence-based and claimed most of those killed were Pakistani nationals. Afghan authorities said 25 people, mostly civilians, were killed in the provinces […]
Police in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok, Thailand, arrested a 33-year-old burglary suspect by disguising themselves in traditional lion dance costumes during Lunar New Year celebrations at a temple. Officers used the crowd to approach the man, and one leapt from inside the costume to detain him. Authorities said the suspect had broken into a Bangkok […]
Around 80,000 Muslims performed the first Friday prayer of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Israeli-occupied Jerusalem, according to local authorities. Palestinians from the West Bank lined up at checkpoints, including Qalandiya, to enter the city. Israeli authorities imposed entry restrictions, applying a 10,000-person quota and limiting access based on age and permit status. Many […]
Turkis President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s official visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, gained unexpected attention online as footage of his motorcade highlighted the city’s wide boulevards and modern layout. Images of the Ethiopian capital’s orderly streets and architecture quickly went viral on social media. Users from various countries compared Addis Ababa’s urban planning to their own […]
Snowfall blanketed Gölcük Nature Park in Bolu, northwestern Türkiye, creating striking winter landscapes. The snowfall, which intensified overnight, covered pine forests and surrounding areas in white. Aerial footage captured the snow-covered scenery, drawing attention from visitors and photography enthusiasts. The park remains one of the region’s most popular natural attractions.
Construction of a security wall along the Türkiye-Iran border in Van, eastern Türkiye, is nearing completion, with 142.5 kilometers finished in the Başkale district. The project, launched in 2021, covers part of the 302-kilometer border line. Authorities use two systems depending on terrain, combining concrete and steel barriers topped with barbed wire. The wall […]
US President Donald Trump visited a fast-food restaurant in Rome, Georgia, where he met employees and local voters. Trump ordered hamburgers to take aboard Air Force One and posed for photos with staff. He spoke with long-time employee Joe Bailey, who has worked at the restaurant for 50 years, and discussed tipping laws with workers, […]
Two people were detained during a pro-Palestinian protest outside the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., where the first Gaza Peace Committee meeting was being held. Demonstrators chanted “Free Palestine” and carried banners targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Police had tightened security around the building and set up barriers due to the […]