The trial of Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has begun in Oslo, the capital of Norway. The 29-year-old faces 38 charges, including the alleged rape of four women, violence against former partners, drug possession, and death threats. The court said hearings would partly be held behind closed doors due […]
Only five Palestinian patients and seven accompanying persons crossed from the Gaza Strip into Egypt on the first day of the two-way reopening of the Rafah border crossing, located on Gaza’s southern border with Egypt. The crossing, closed by Israel in 2024, reopened after nearly two years, despite an initial daily cap of 50 […]
A fire broke out at a covered neighborhood market in Tehran, Iran, spreading rapidly through the area. Tehran Fire Department spokesperson Jalal Maleki said the blaze started at 09:55 local time in the Jannat Neighborhood Market in the Jannatabad district. Maleki said the 2,000-square-meter market, filled with stalls made of flammable materials, was quickly engulfed, […]
Flamingos were spotted at Büyükçekmece Lake in Istanbul, Türkiye, creating striking scenes over the natural wetland. Drone footage filmed in the morning showed the birds feeding, walking in groups across the lake’s surface, and taking flight. The images of flamingos at Büyükçekmece Lake drew attention on social media, highlighting the area’s natural beauty and […]
Wildfires in Argentina’s Patagonian province of Chubut have destroyed around 50,000 hectares of land, as fires continue to spread across the drought-hit region. The worst damage has been reported in the UNESCO-listed Los Alerces National Park, home to ancient alerce trees, with helicopters supporting ongoing firefighting efforts. The fires have also affected the Patagonian […]
The Palestinian Ministry of Health said the death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 71,800 since Israel’s attacks began on October 7, 2023. In a statement issued during the ongoing ceasefire, the ministry said five bodies, including two recovered from rubble, and four injured people were brought to hospitals in the past 24 […]
A bright fireball meteor was captured on camera streaking across the sky above Mount Fuji in Japan, creating a rare visual spectacle. The footage, recorded at 9:05 p.m. on February 1, shows the meteor glowing green as it rapidly descended toward the Hoei Crater. The dramatic images quickly spread on social media, drawing thousands of […]
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 […]