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Syrian Embassy Reopens in London After 13-Year Closure
The Syrian Embassy in London reopened after 13 years during a ceremony attended by Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaybani. The embassy had been closed since 2012 following the outbreak of the Syrian civil war.
Raising the…
Six Roman-Era Statues Stolen From Damascus National Museum
Six Roman-era statues were stolen from the National Museum in Damascus after staff discovered interior doors broken early Monday. Syrian authorities said the theft targeted several archaeological pieces, including a Venus-themed sculpture.…
Vehicle Crashes Into South Korea Market, Killing Two
Two people were killed and 18 injured after a driver lost control and crashed into Jeil Market in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province. The incident occurred at 10:55 a.m. local time, prompting firefighters to deploy 21 vehicles and 60 personnel.…
Chinese EV Damages Tianmen Mountain Stairs During Stunt
A Chery test vehicle attempting to climb the 999 steps of Tianmen Mountain in China slipped during the promotional stunt and damaged part of the historic structure. The vehicle broke a section of the guardrail after losing power when its…
Russia’s First Humanoid Robot Falls During Launch Event
Russia introduced its first AI-powered humanoid robot, AIdol, at a technology event in Moscow, but the 95-kilogram robot fell seconds after stepping on stage. Engineers said the fall was caused by calibration and lighting issues, noting the…
US Government Reopens After 43-Day Shutdown
The 43-day US government shutdown ended after President Donald Trump signed a temporary budget bill approved by the House of Representatives. The funding measure passed 222–209, allowing federal agencies closed since October 1 to resume…
France Suspends Pension Reform After National Assembly Vote
France’s National Assembly voted 255 to 146 to suspend the controversial pension reform that would have raised the retirement age from 62 to 64. The measure will remain on hold until January 2028.
The suspension was backed by the Socialist…
Trump Gifts His Own Cologne to Syrian President
US President Donald Trump presented his “Victory 45-47” cologne to Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara during their meeting at the White House. Trump sprayed the cologne on al-Shara and Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaybani before…
Typhoon Fung-wong Hits Taiwan After Philippines
Typhoon Fung-wong struck southern Taiwan after battering the Philippines, injuring 51 people and forcing more than 8,000 to evacuate. Authorities said the storm brought strong winds and heavy rain, cutting power to over 11,000 homes and…
Earthquake Off Cyprus Felt Across Region
An earthquake struck off the coast of Paphos in the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus, shaking parts of Türkiye, Israel, Lebanon, and Syria. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said the 5.2-magnitude quake…