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Late Turkish Artist Honored at Hi Jolly Memorial in Arizona
Turkish artist Mertcan Türkoğlu, who died in the United States on December 11, was commemorated at the memorial tomb of Hadji Ali (Hi Jolly) in Quartzsite. The ceremony marked the subject of Türkoğlu’s final book, Last Camp, and…
French Farmers Block Paris With Tractors Over EU-Mercosur Deal
More than 350 tractors entered Paris as French farmers protested near the National Assembly against the planned European Union trade agreement with Mercosur countries. Demonstrators warned the deal would expose French…
Syrian Army Launches Major Deployment to Protect Aleppo From SDF Attacks
The Syrian army has deployed large-scale forces around Aleppo and nearby rural areas to prevent potential attacks by the SDF, the Syrian branch of the PKK/YPG. According to state media, army units reinforced front lines near Meskene and…
One-year-old Child Died in Gaza Amid Severe Cold
Freezing temperatures in the Gaza Strip have killed a one-year-old child in the past 24 hours, raising the number of children who have died from extreme cold this winter to seven, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. The…
Japanese Astronaut Captures Aurora From ISS
Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui has recorded the aurora borealis from aboard the International Space Station. Sharing the footage on social media, Yui said he was happy to capture the moment and hoped the images would bring joy to viewers.…
Germany’s Merz Says Iran Regime Near Collapse
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said during a visit to India that the Iranian leadership is nearing its end amid ongoing protests in Iran. “If a regime can only remain in power through violence, it has effectively come to an end,” Merz…
Mount Mayon Erupts in the Philippines
Lava erupted up to 100 meters from Mount Mayon on Luzon Island, Philippine authorities said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported the eruption lasted about 35 seconds, with the volcano remaining at Alert Level 3,…
Russian Airstrikes Kill Civilians Across Ukraine
Russian overnight airstrikes killed four people and injured at least 13 across Ukraine, including in Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Odessa, Ukrainian officials said. Authorities reported damage to civilian infrastructure, including a…
South Korea Completes KF-21 Fighter Jet Flight Tests
South Korea announced it has successfully completed all planned flight tests of its domestically developed KF-21 fighter jet. The Defense Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA) said around 1,600 test flights have been conducted since…
Life Resumes in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud After SDF Withdrawal
Residents of the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo have begun returning home after the Syrian army regained control following operations against the SDF, the Syrian affiliate of the PKK/YPG. Local authorities say cleanup and…