A 22-year-old Finnish man who converted to Islam in 2021 has memorized the entire Quran and will lead Tarawih prayers this Ramadan. The young man, who took the name Haldun As-Sanaa, said he “couldn’t even imagine” becoming a hafiz within five years. In a Ramadan message shared on social media, he described the achievement as […]
Severe flooding in Juiz de Fora, in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state, has left 25 people dead and 43 missing, authorities said. The municipality confirmed 18 deaths in Juiz de Fora and seven in the nearby city of Ubá, as rescue teams continue searching through mud and debris. More than 440 people have been left […]
An F-16 fighter jet that took off from the 9th Main Jet Base in, western Türkiye, crashed during a night mission, killing the pilot. Radio contact with the aircraft was lost shortly after 00:50, and the wreckage was later found in a rural area near Naifli village. Balıkesir Governor İsmail Ustaoğlu confirmed the pilot’s death, […]
As the snow melts in Muş, eastern Türkiye, crocuses have begun to bloom across the Muş Plain, signaling the arrival of spring. The colorful flowers created a striking contrast against the remaining snow, especially near Donatım village. The natural scenery attracted photographers and visitors to the area. Locals described the landscape as both peaceful […]
The Grand Mosque and the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, are witnessing the largest Ramadan Umrah pilgrimage in history. More than 11 million Muslims have visited the Kaaba so far this Ramadan, with the courtyard around the shrine filled to capacity, according to officials. Saudi authorities said the surge follows the quota system applied […]
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, launched on February 24, 2022, has entered its fifth year, becoming Europe’s largest conflict since World War II. Despite limited front-line changes, millions have been displaced and hundreds of thousands of soldiers killed or wounded, according to Western estimates. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia failed to achieve its goals, […]
Seven people were found dead after an ambulance aircraft crashed in Ranchi, Jharkhand state, eastern India, authorities said. India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed that two of the victims were crew members. The plane had requested a route change at 19:11 local time due to bad weather before losing contact and disappearing from […]
Mexico has sent 2,500 additional troops to Jalisco state following deadly violence triggered by the killing of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera, bringing total deployments to about 9,500, Defense Minister Ricardo Trevilla said. Oseguera was killed in a military operation in Tapalpa, after which cartel members launched attacks across multiple states, setting fires and blocking […]
A military training helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in Dorcheh, Isfahan province, Iran, killing four people. Authorities said the pilot, co-pilot and two market vendors died in the incident. The crash occurred at 09:09 local time and triggered a fire, which was later brought under control. Officials said the accident was caused […]
A wildfire in Miryang, South Gyeongsang province, South Korea, burned 143 hectares—about 200 football fields—before being brought under control after 20 hours. The Korea Forest Service said more than 50 helicopters and 1,500 personnel were deployed to fight the blaze. No casualties were reported, but 156 residents were evacuated as a precaution. Authorities issued […]