Protests that began after four villages were returned to Azerbaijan continue in Armenia. A crowd that gathered in the capital, Yerevan, held a rally in front of the Parliament, slamming Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenia returned the Baghanis Ayrum, Lower Voskepar, Dağ Qızılhacılı and Kheyrimli villages of Gazakh district, which were occupied during the 1st […]
US Central Command (CENTCOM) reports that Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen attacked a Liberian-flagged ship, operated by a Greek company, in the Red Sea. The ship was hit using an unmanned surface vehicle (USV), causing damage to its engine room and water intake. Additionally, Houthis launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles in a separate attack. Houthi military […]
The Santa Ruins, located in Dumanlı village near Gümüşhane, Türkiye, offer a blend of historical and natural beauty. This site, often called “Heaven in the Valley,” features centuries-old stone buildings, churches, fountains, and waterfalls. With origins tracing back to the 17th century, the ruins comprise seven neighborhoods, each showcasing unique civil architectural features from […]
Tension rose in the Italian parliament during the discussions on the bill that provides for more autonomy for regional governments, prepared by the right-wing coalition government led by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. After Five Star Movement (M5S) MP Leonardo Donno reacted to the bill by unfurling the Italian flag, MPs from the ruling parties […]
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced Armenia’s intention to withdraw from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), criticizing the alliance for failing its responsibilities during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Azerbaijan. Pashinyan accused CSTO members of colluding with Azerbaijan against Armenia, stating, “We will decide when to leave. We are moving towards a sovereign, peaceful, and […]
A massive fire broke out at an oil refinery in Erbil, within the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (KRG). The blaze erupted in the evening, affecting the refinery, fuel distribution facility, and bitumen warehouse on the Erbil-Guyer road. Firefighters managed to contain the fire, preventing it from reaching fuel tanks. There were no casualties reported, as […]
The withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers from Azerbaijan’s Karabakh region has been completed. The Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense confirmed the completion of the process, stating that after the departure of Russian forces, the Azerbaijani flag was raised at former peacekeeper bases. This marks the end of the Russian peacekeeping mission that began after the 44-day war […]
El Salvador’s fight against gang violence escalates as over 2,000 gang members were transferred to the Center for the Containment of Terrorism (CECOT), the largest prison in the Americas, with a capacity of 40,000. President Nayib Bukele announced the transfer from Izalco, Ciudad Barrios, and San Vicente prisons. The new inmates were shown being transported […]
Palma Airport on the Spanish island of Majorca faced severe flooding after a storm dropped over 50 liters of rain per square meter. The storm caused chaos as rain leaked through the ceiling and windows, halting flights and stranding passengers. An emergency plan was enacted, redirecting flights to other airports temporarily. Today, an airport spokesperson […]
A forest fire in the Vidauban commune of France’s Var region has destroyed 600 hectares of land. The blaze, which began yesterday, is being battled by 760 firefighters and 200 vehicles. Authorities have evacuated around 100 residents as a precaution. Despite the extensive damage, there have been no reported casualties or injuries. Efforts to contain […]