Gaza Residents Repair Old Banknotes Amid Severe Cash Shortage

With most banks destroyed in Israel’s attacks and new currency blocked from entering Gaza, residents are repairing torn and worn-out banknotes to keep them in circulation. Displaced resident Ahmed al-Kafarna said he began fixing his own damaged money before others started requesting the service. “People are struggling, and this helps them overcome,” he said. According […]

Türkiye’s KIZILELMA to Use Embedded Targeting System

  Türkiye’s Bayraktar KIZILELMA unmanned combat aircraft has become the world’s first UCAV to fly with an embedded electro-optical targeting system. The TOYGUN EOTS, developed by ASELSAN, was successfully integrated and tested at the AKINCI Flight Training and Test Center. Flight tests confirmed stable imaging, long-range tracking, and precise laser targeting. Unlike external pods used […]

Two Dead in 13-Vehicle Pileup on South Korea Highway

  A 13-vehicle pileup on the Sangju–Yeongcheon highway in Yeongcheon killed two people and injured four. The crash occurred after a fuel tanker hit a cargo truck at 3:12 a.m. local time, triggering fires in three vehicles, including the tanker. Fire crews brought the blaze under control after 2.5 hours. Authorities said fuel leaked into […]

U.S. Forces Kill Three in Eastern Pacific Operation

U.S. Southern Command said its Operation Southern Spear task force targeted a drug-carrying vessel in international waters in the Eastern Pacific on November 15. The strike, authorized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, hit a boat identified as belonging to a criminal network designated as a terrorist organization. SOUTHCOM reported that intelligence confirmed the vessel was […]

Mine Collapse in DRC’s Lualaba Province Kills 32

A copper mine collapse in the Kalando area of Lualaba province in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 32 people, officials said. Interior Minister Roy Kaumba Mayonde warned that more miners may still be trapped. Authorities said illegal miners entered the site despite access being banned due to heavy rain and landslide risks. A […]

Rewri: The Sweet Winter Craft of Punjab, Pakistan

From Gujranwala to Multan, in the center of Punjab, Pakistan, there is a sweetness that has spread throughout the world. Made from sugar, jaggery, and sesame seeds, rewri is a traditional dry sweet that tells a tale of trade, community, and craftsmanship. These workshops come to life each winter. The smell of toasted sesame and […]

Death Toll Rises to Six in Russian Strikes on Kyiv

  The death toll from Russia’s overnight missile and UAV attacks on Kyiv has risen to six, Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed. Thirty-five people were injured as Russian forces targeted energy sites, civilian infrastructure, and residential areas.

China Returns Three Astronauts After Crack Delays Space Station Departure

Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth after a nine-day delay caused by a cracked window in their Shenzhou-20 return capsule, which was struck by space debris. The crew, Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie, completed a six-month mission on the Tiangong Space Station and landed safely in Inner Mongolia aboard the backup Shenzhou-21 craft. […]

Families of Sarajevo Victims React to Foreign “Sniper Tourism”

Fikret Grabovica, head of the Association of Families of Children Killed During the Siege of Sarajevo, said families were “shocked” to learn that foreigners allegedly paid Serb forces to shoot civilians, including children, during the Bosnian War. His remarks follow an Italian investigation into possible involvement of Italian nationals in these so-called “manhunts.” Grabovica said […]

Russian Strikes on Kyiv Kill Three, Injure 26

  Russia hit Kyiv overnight with missiles and drones, targeting energy sites, civilian infrastructure, and residential areas. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said three people were killed and 26 injured, including two children. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reported damage to around 30 homes and urged G7 countries to quickly implement tougher measures, including freezing Russian assets. […]