Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara visited the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington during his talks with US President Donald Trump. He was welcomed by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. Georgieva said on social media, “It was a privilege to host President Al-Shara at the IMF. We discussed the economic transformation Syrians need and […]
The founder of the Republic of Türkiye, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, was commemorated in Azerbaijan on the 87th anniversary of his passing. The ceremony, held at the Two States, One Nation Park in Baku, was attended by Turkish Ambassador Birol Akgün, TRNC Representative Ufuk Turganer, military officials, diplomats, and students. Ambassador Akgün praised Atatürk as “a […]
At least 18 people were injured when two passenger trains collided on a suburban line between Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava, and the nearby town of Pezinok. The injured were taken to four hospitals under Bratislava University Hospital. Authorities said the cause of the crash remains under investigation, and Slovak Railways has launched an inquiry. The incident […]
Children in Gaza have returned to school after two years of Israeli bombardment, studying in buildings reduced to rubble. With shattered windows, broken doors, and no desks, students sit on the floor as teachers struggle to continue lessons with limited materials. UNRWA spokesperson Adnan Abu Hasna said around 30,000 students have resumed classes in agency-run […]
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a city that never sleeps. It pulses with energy, color, and contrast, where ancient temples rise beside modern skyscrapers and street food vendors share space with luxury malls. Known locally as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon in the Thai language, Bangkok is not only Thailand’s political and economic hub but […]
Pro-Palestinian activists from the group Ende Gelände blocked Germany’s Port of Hamburg to protest Berlin’s arms exports to Israel and its support for the Gaza war. The group disrupted railway access to the port, with some protesters chaining themselves to the tracks. Activists accused Germany of “complicity in war crimes” and demanded an immediate […]
Settled by Urartians and later used in Byzantine and Ottoman eras, Altıntepe Castle in Erzincan’s Üzümlü district has drawn fresh attention after new drone footage showcased its hilltop ruins. Scientific digs begun in 1959 revealed a citadel gate, temple-palace, apadana, storage buildings, and stone tombs, marking Altıntepe as one of the westernmost Urartian centers. […]
A man in his 50s suffered burns to his legs and fingers after a portable charger in his pocket overheated and caught fire at a Qantas Airways lounge in Melbourne, Australia. The blaze filled the lounge with smoke, prompting the evacuation of about 250 people. The injured passenger was treated at the scene and later […]
An explosion during Friday prayers at a mosque inside a school complex in Jakarta, Indonesia, injured 54 people, police said. Emergency teams rushed the wounded to nearby hospitals. Police Chief Asep Edi Suheri said the cause is under investigation. Local media reported that items found at the scene—such as vests, firearms, and bomb materials—may be […]
The US military struck a vessel suspected of drug smuggling in international waters of the Caribbean, killing three people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. Hegseth said the strike was carried out at President Trump’s direction and shared a short video of the strike. He warned that similar operations will continue against groups moving illegal drugs. […]