A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the town of Sindirgi in western Turkey on Sunday evening, according to the Turkish disaster management agency (AFAD). The tremor, which hit at 7:53 p.m. local time (1653 GMT), was felt across several cities, including Istanbul and the popular tourist destination of Izmir. Turkish media reported that several buildings collapsed…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he expects a planned new offensive in Gaza to be carried out “fairly quickly,” even as the United Nations Security Council renewed calls to end the suffering in the Palestinian enclave. Speaking on Sunday, Netanyahu defended his security cabinet’s approval of a controversial plan to take control of…
A large fire has broken out on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, sending thick smoke billowing into the sky and drawing attention from across the city. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed on Sunday afternoon that crews are on the scene tackling the blaze, which has prompted safety warnings for residents and visitors. Located in…
Jewish community groups gathered in London to protest against the UK government’s proposal to recognise a Palestinian state this September, unless Israel fulfills specific conditions. The demonstrators voiced strong opposition to the move, warning it could undermine Israel’s security and reward what they see as a lack of progress in peace negotiations. READ ALSO: UK…
A UK Royal Air Force F-35B stealth fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at Japan’s Kagoshima Airport after experiencing a mechanical issue during flight, according to local media reports. The incident, which occurred around 11:30 a.m., prompted the temporary closure of a runway for 20 minutes, causing delays to several commercial flights….
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel has “no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas,” defending a planned military offensive in Gaza despite mounting criticism at home and abroad. Speaking to foreign media in Jerusalem, Netanyahu stressed that the objective is not to occupy Gaza but to…
Firefighters in Italy are battling a fierce wildfire sweeping across the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, prompting authorities to shut down all hiking routes to the iconic volcano near Naples. The blaze, which has been burning through the Vesuvius National Park since Friday, has intensified over the weekend, forcing emergency teams into a race against time…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has firmly ruled out any possibility of ceding Ukrainian land, dismissing suggestions from Washington that a potential peace deal with Russia could involve territorial swaps. His remarks come as the United States and Russia prepare for high-stakes talks aimed at ending the war. The diplomatic push gained momentum after U.S. President…
Germany has announced it will suspend all exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, in response to Israel’s newly approved plan to take control of Gaza City. The move, revealed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday, marks a significant policy shift for Berlin, which has long been regarded…
Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a series of high-level calls on Friday with the leaders of China, India, and three former Soviet states, briefing them on his recent contacts with the United States regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. The diplomatic flurry comes just days after Putin met in Moscow with Steve Witkoff, the…
