Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Türkiye and Belarus could play a “constructive mediator role” in resolving the Ukraine conflict. Speaking after talks with his Belarusian counterpart, Lavrov said President Putin discussed the issue with Turkish President Erdoğan, who expressed willingness to help and use Istanbul as a negotiation platform. Lavrov criticized French President Emmanuel […]
The United Nations Human Rights Office reported that at least 127 civilians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since a ceasefire was declared on November 27, 2024. Speaking in Geneva, UN spokesperson Thameen El-Kheetan said Israel continues to escalate strikes, damaging civilian areas and raising the risk of a wider conflict. The ceasefire […]
In northern Türkiye’s Çankırı province, the forests around the Ilgaz Mountains have transformed into vibrant shades of yellow, red, and brown as temperatures drop. The colorful landscapes have drawn visitors and photographers, with aerial shots highlighting the region’s striking natural beauty. Visitor Şevval Gül Yalçın said she came to photograph the “magical atmosphere” of […]
In Manaus, Brazil, one worker died when a crane carrying a Christmas tree toppled over during New Year preparations. The worker assembling the tree was killed, while the crane operator escaped unharmed. The incident, captured on amateur video, occurred as crews were installing decorations on a city street in the Amazonas state capital.
China has launched the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on its first-ever emergency mission to return three astronauts stranded at the Tiangong Space Station. The Long March-2F Y22 rocket lifted off from the Jiuquan Launch Center at 12:11 p.m. local time, with Shenzhou-22 entering orbit about 10 minutes later. The uncrewed spacecraft is carrying food, medical supplies, […]
Russian missile and drone attacks hit residential areas and energy sites in Kyiv, killing six people and injuring 13. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched 22 missiles and more than 460 drones, also striking Odessa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Cherkasy. He noted that four drones entered Moldova and Romania. Zelenskyy urged partners to […]
In northern Gaza’s Jabalia Refugee Camp, Palestinian resident Ismail al-Najjar is living with his family in a small cave-like space he dug beneath the rubble of their home, destroyed in Israeli airstrikes. With winter approaching and almost no intact housing left, al-Najjar says he has no choice but to stay under a roof “ready to […]
A major Ukrainian drone offensive struck southern Russia, killing three people and injuring 16 in Novorossiysk, Rostov-on-Don, and the Krasnodar region. Rostov Governor Yuri Slyusar reported damage to a paint shop, a warehouse, four apartment buildings, and 12 houses. Krasnodar Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said the region faced “one of the longest and largest attacks” and […]
The Hayli Gubbi Volcano in northeastern Ethiopia’s Afar region has erupted for the first time in roughly 12,000 years. No casualties or structural damage were reported, though several villages were covered in ash. Authorities said the ash and smoke plume is drifting toward Yemen, Oman, India, and Pakistan. The Smithsonian’s Global Volcanism Program noted that […]
In the Gaza Strip, where Israel continues to block humanitarian aid, widespread hunger is forcing people to search for food in garbage piles. In Deir el-Balah, residents — including children — were seen collecting discarded chickens to survive. Local authorities said the chickens were destroyed earlier in the day because they were unsafe to eat […]