Thousands protested across Brazil against a bill that would reduce the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro and his supporters. Demonstrations were held in major cities, including São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with crowds chanting “No amnesty” and accusing Congress of undermining democracy. Protesters said the bill threatens democratic accountability. President Luiz […]
A Moroccan-Belgian restaurant owner in Charleroi, Belgium, has faced racist and Islamophobic attacks after deciding to stop serving alcohol at his family restaurant. Owner Benachir Btissam said the move was a personal choice based on his beliefs and did not restrict anyone’s freedom. Belgian media described the backlash as “pure Islamophobia,” amid concerns over […]
Syria’s Interior Ministry said five suspects were detained in an operation against ISIS following an attack in the Palmyra region that killed three US citizens, including two soldiers. The raid was carried out in Homs province in coordination with Syrian intelligence and international coalition forces. Authorities said the attack targeted a joint patrol and […]
At least 16 people were killed and 40 injured in a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, according to New South Wales police. Victims range in age from 10 to 87, and two police officers are among the injured. Police said one suspect was shot dead during a confrontation, while a second suspect was […]
Peshawar, with its old bazaars and narrow lanes, makes history speak, and a sound is born which expresses the pulse of the Pashtoon nation, the Rubab. It starts as a humble mulberry log in the workshop of a woodcutter long before its warm tones can be heard in distant concert halls in New York, Riyadh, […]
Polish border guards said 180 illegal migrants crossed from Belarus into Poland through a tunnel dug under the border. More than 130 people have been detained, while searches continue for the rest. The tunnel was discovered near the Narewki area. Authorities said the migrants are from Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Two suspected […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, on the sidelines of the International Peace and Security Forum. The closed-door meeting followed bilateral talks and was attended by senior Turkish and Russian officials. Erdoğan and Putin last met in person in China in September and spoke by […]
In Finland, three 15-year-old FC Haka fans set fire to the Tehtaan Kenttä stadium in Valkeakoski following the club’s relegation, destroying a grandstand and part of the pitch. FC Haka president Marko Laaksonen said the damage will be costly. While Finnish law bars criminal charges for under 15s, police said the teens may still face […]
A natural gas explosion in a residential area of California’s San Francisco Bay Area injured six people and destroyed three homes, according to fire officials. The blast triggered a fire and caused extensive damage in the neighborhood. Authorities believe a construction crew may have damaged an underground gas pipeline, leading to the explosion.
Antalya in southern Türkiye saw summer-like conditions in December as temperatures rose from 8°C at night to 24°C during the day. While much of the country faced cold and rainy weather, locals and visitors flocked to the beaches. At Konyaaltı Beach, people sunbathed, swam, walked, and fished, with sea temperatures reaching 21°C. Snow-covered Beydağları mountains […]