Middle East
Massive fire breaks out near Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar in Eminonu
A major fire erupted near Istanbul’s historic Spice Bazaar in the Eminonu district on Thursday, quickly spreading to nearby buildings. Emergency teams, including firefighters and medical personnel, were dispatched to control the blaze and ensure public safety.
Two years after devastating quake, Türkiye's recovery remains slow and painful
Two years after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated southeastern Türkiye, killing over 55,000 people, rebuilding efforts remain incomplete, with hundreds of thousands still living in temporary housing.
U.S. drafts plan to withdraw all its troops from Syria
The U.S. Department of Defense is developing plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria, NBC News reported on Wednesday, citing two U.S. defense officials.
Hamas visits Moscow, promises to release Russian hostages
Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk promises a release of two Russian natives kidnapped from the Nova festival on October 7, 2023 amid his upcoming talks in Moscow.
Pakistan President Zardari embarks on state visit to China amidst shifting regional dynamics
Netanyahu's wife faces criminal investigation
Israeli police has launched a criminal investigation into Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the public announcement made by the state attorney’s office on Sunday.
Israel and Hamas prisoner exchange continues
On Saturday, February 1, as part of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, a bus carrying Palestinian prisoners released from Israel's Ofer Prison departed from the occupied West Bank. According to Hamas, Israel was to release a total of 182 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
Iran unveiled heavy-lift combat drone
Iran's Aerospace Force has unveiled a heavy-lift drone named "Gaza" to honour the Palestinian people's struggle against Israel.
30 suspected militants killed in northwest Pakistan
Pakistan army kills 30 militants in major operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as the country faces its deadliest year of terror attacks in nearly a decade.
Opinion: New phase in Saudi-Lebanon relations: what to expect from the Saudi envoy’s visit to Beirut?
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