A long-dry waterfall in Spil Mountain National Park in Manisa, western Türkiye, began flowing again after recent heavy rains and melting snow. The waterfall, cascading about 50 meters down the cliffs, created striking views at the 1,517-meter-high site. Snowdrops and crocuses, endemic to the park, have also bloomed following snowfall. Authorities said damaging these […]
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Seoul Central District Court after being convicted of leading an insurrection over his 2024 declaration of martial law. Prosecutors had sought the death penalty. The court ruled that deploying troops to the National Assembly and attempting to obstruct its powers […]
A worker was killed in a landslide at a nickel processing plant on Sulawesi Island, Indonesia, following heavy rainfall. The incident occurred at the mining waste area of the facility operated by PT Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park. Company spokesperson Dedy Kurniawan said the landslide swept away construction machinery and operations at the site have been […]
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un unveiled 50 completed 600mm multiple rocket launcher systems at a ceremony in Pyongyang, describing them as a “perfect weapon.” He said the system combines the precision of tactical ballistic missiles with rapid-fire capability. Kim stated the launchers are equipped with AI-assisted guidance and warned that, if used, an enemy’s […]
Worshippers filled the historic Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, northwestern Türkiye, for the first Tarawih prayer of Ramadan after four years of restoration work. Residents from Edirne and nearby provinces gathered for the evening prayer, with the mosque’s interior, courtyard and surrounding area reaching capacity. Emotional scenes unfolded as prayers and Quran recitations echoed under […]
Muslims gathered at Tokyo Mosque in the Yoyogi district of Tokyo, Japan, for the first Tarawih prayer of Ramadan. Dozens of worshippers from Tokyo and surrounding areas, including members of the Turkish community, attended the prayer. The Tarawih prayer was led by Abdullah Özkan, former imam of Istanbul’s Taksim Mosque, who was assigned to […]
An explosion at a fireworks and firecracker shop in Xiangyang, Hubei province, China, killed 12 people. The blast triggered a fire that destroyed about 50 square meters of the store. Authorities said the cause of the explosion is under investigation. Fireworks-related accidents are relatively common in China, including a deadly factory blast in Hunan province […]
The Second International Namangan Automobile Festival brought modified and custom-designed vehicles to Namangan, eastern Uzbekistan, attracting participants from across the country as well as Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The event, organized by the Namangan Governorate, featured a city parade followed by a two-day exhibition. Awards were presented in categories including Best Retro Car and Best […]
The second day of US-mediated trilateral talks between Russia and Ukraine has begun in Geneva, Switzerland, aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Rustem Umerov, head of the Ukrainian delegation, said working groups are refining the political and military parameters discussed on the first day. US envoy Steve Witkoff described the initial six-hour session as […]
Wildfires have scorched 153,300 acres across Oklahoma, USA, forcing evacuations in parts of Woodward County. According to the Oklahoma Forestry Service, the Ranger Road fire in Beaver County alone burned 145,000 acres and spread into neighboring Kansas due to strong winds. Governor Kevin Stitt urged residents to remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders as high […]