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Japan Snowstorms Death Toll Rises
The death toll from severe snowfall and cold weather across Japan since January 20 has risen to 27, with 290 people injured, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA). Niigata prefecture recorded the highest number of…
Rafah Crossing Reopens After Ceasefire
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened in both directions for the first time since its closure by Israel in 2024, marking a key step under the second phase of the Israel–Hamas ceasefire. An Israeli security official…
US Grammy Awards Spotlight Music and Politics
The 68th Grammy Awards were held in Los Angeles, United States, at the Crypto.com Arena, with comedian Trevor Noah hosting the ceremony. Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny won Album of the Year for Deb Tirar Ms Fotos, becoming the first…
Italy Turin Protest Turns Violent
Clashes erupted in Turin, Italy, during a protest against the closure of the left-wing Askatasuna Cultural Center, leaving 11 police officers injured. Around 20,000 people took part in the demonstration before violence broke out, with…
Pakistan Boycotts India Cricket Match at T20 World Cup
Pakistan announced it will not play its February 15 match against India at the Men’s T20 World Cup organized by International Cricket Council. The Pakistani government approved the team’s participation in the tournament but confirmed it…
Slovak PM’s Advisor Resigns Over Epstein Messages
Miroslav Lajčák, national security advisor to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, resigned after US Justice Department files revealed past correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein. Lajčák said he stepped down to avoid harming the…
Turkish-American Officer Makes NYPD History
Ali Hammutoğlu became the first Turkish-American to be promoted to lieutenant and appointed to a management post within New York’s subway police, marking a milestone for the Turkish community in the New York Police Department.…
Truck Protests Block EU Borders Over Schengen Visas
Truck drivers transporting goods from Western Balkan countries to Europe blocked more than 20 European Union border crossings to protest Schengen visa restrictions, causing kilometers-long queues. Hundreds of drivers, including those from…
SDF and Damascus Agree on Ceasefire and Integration
Syrian Democratic Forces said it has reached a comprehensive ceasefire and integration agreement with the Syrian government in Damascus. Under the deal, SDF elements will withdraw from front lines, while government forces will deploy to the…
Gold Worth €150,000 Seized on Bus From Türkiye to Kosovo
Bulgarian customs officers seized nearly 912 grams of undeclared gold, valued at about €150,000, from a Turkish-registered passenger bus traveling from Türkiye to Kosovo. The bus was stopped for a detailed inspection at the…