Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said at least 30 people were injured after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture, prompting tsunami alerts. One residential fire was also reported. Authorities urged residents to stay alert for a week and continue earthquake preparations. Disaster Management Director Tsukasa Morikubo warned that a stronger quake of […]
Thousands gathered in Umayyad Square in Damascus, Syria, to celebrate the first anniversary of the Assad regime’s overthrow after 14 years of civil war. Festivities included fireworks, concerts, dancing, and a paramotor show over the square. A giant image of Abdulbasit Sarout — a symbol of the Syrian revolution — was projected onto the […]
One person was injured in Bnei Brak, Israel, after a vehicle drove into a crowd of Ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting compulsory military service. Demonstrators had blocked traffic, and police initially did not intervene. The driver fled but was later detained. Police said a motorcyclist also attempted to ram the crowd and was arrested.
Tourists visiting Konya, Türkiye, for the 752nd Şeb-i Arus, the annual commemoration of the death of the 13th-century Sufi poet Jalal al-Din Muḥammad Rumi, also flocked to major Selçuklu attractions. Nearly 10,000 visitors toured the Tropical Butterfly Garden, Sille, Hagia Elenia, the Time Museum, and the Sille Museum on the first day. Selçuklu Mayor […]
Dense morning fog covered the ancient city of Diyarbakır, Türkiye, obscuring iconic sites such as the Ulu Mosque, İçkale Museum, Süleyman Mosque, and the Four-Legged Minaret. Residents captured the striking scenes on their phones as the Sur district took on a timeless, misty appearance. Streets remained quiet due to the cold weather. Rain is expected […]
In Izmit, Türkiye, an antique shop owner is exhibiting a striking collection of 5,000 doll heads purchased from an elderly collector in Kütahya. The late collector spent nearly 50 years gathering discarded doll parts and storing them in jars and aquariums. Shop owner Hamdi Dinibütünoğlu says the collection is likely unique in Türkiye. He […]
Syria held a large military parade in Damascus as celebrations continued for the first anniversary of the Assad regime’s collapse. President Ahmed al-Shara, wearing his military uniform, joined crowds at the Umayyad Mosque before the new army staged a show of force featuring tanks, special forces, snipers, mine-clearance teams, and helicopter flyovers. Helicopters dropped leaflets […]
A South Korean court sentenced a woman to four years in prison for blackmailing football star Son Heung-min by falsely claiming she was pregnant and extorting $200,000. Her partner, who threatened Son 15 times during the scheme, received a two-year sentence. Prosecutors said the woman planned the crime “meticulously” and later demanded more money. […]
A 59-year-old firefighter died after a falling tree struck him while he was battling wildfires in Bulahdelah, New South Wales, where fires are burning in more than 50 locations and have destroyed 20 homes. In Tasmania, 19 houses have also been lost. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the death a reminder of the […]
Syrians gathered at Damascus’s Umayyad Mosque to mark one year since the fall of the Assad regime. President Ahmed al-Shara, wearing military fatigues, joined morning prayers and was warmly welcomed by the crowd. In a brief sermon, al-Shara called for unity in rebuilding the country, saying, “With God’s permission, we will overcome all difficulties […]