Families have gathered near Al-Aqtan Prison in Raqqa, northern Syria, waiting for the release of prisoners who were previously used as human shields by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Local sources said around 3,000 detainees were held at the prison during the standoff as Syrian army operations continued in the area. Relatives have been waiting […]
World Turkic Language Family Day was marked with a special event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, jointly organized by Türkiye’s Permanent Mission to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and its consulate. Speaking at the event, Türkiye’s OIC envoy Cenk Uraz said Turkic languages are spoken by around 300 million people across a vast region from […]
The Stone Road in Kemaliye, eastern Türkiye, known as one of the world’s most challenging roads, has frozen due to extreme winter temperatures. Located between Kemaliye and Divriği, the 7-kilometer route carved into the Dark Canyon is lined with tunnels, sharp bends, and steep cliffs. The road, completed in 2002 after 132 years of construction, […]
Four people have died in Tunisia after the country was hit by its heaviest rainfall since 1950. The fatalities were reported in Moknine, in the eastern province of Monastir, where record rain caused severe flooding. Authorities issued a red alert for several regions, suspended education in eight governorates, and closed major roads. President Kais […]
Antonio Costa said the European Union will defend itself against all forms of pressure while protecting the rules-based international order. Speaking at the European Parliament, the EU Council President said the bloc has the power and means to protect its members, citizens, and companies. “We cannot accept the law of the strongest prevailing over the […]
Azerbaijan said it has accepted US President Donald Trump’s invitation to become a founding member of the Board of Peace, part of Trump’s 20-point Gaza Peace Plan. Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry said it will send an official confirmation letter and complete the necessary procedures, adding that Baku is ready to support international peace and stability. Separately, […]
The US Southern Command announced the seizure of the oil tanker Sagitta in the Caribbean for allegedly violating US sanctions linked to Venezuelan oil. The command said the operation was carried out with support from the Department of Homeland Security and was completed without incident. US officials said the tanker breached the embargo imposed by […]
Donald Trump questioned NATO’s commitment to the US during a press conference marking one year since his return to the White House. “NATO is only as good as we are,” Trump said, adding he was unsure allies would come to America’s aid. He highlighted achievements over the past year, including lower inflation, tighter border controls, […]
Ursula von der Leyen said the territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland is non-negotiable, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos. She said Europe will work with the United States and partners to strengthen Arctic security, calling it a shared interest. Von der Leyen stressed the need for European strategic independence, simpler business rules, […]
The death toll from a high-speed train derailment in southern Spain has risen to 41, prompting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to declare three days of national mourning. The derailment occurred near Adamuz in Córdoba province when a Malaga–Madrid train left the tracks and struck another train heading toward Huelva. Rescue teams continue searching the […]