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The oldest person in the world, Tomiko Itooka, has passed away at the age of 116 in Japan.

The oldest person in the world according to Guinness World Records has died at the age of 116 in southern Japan.

A fire broke out at a food market in Hebei province, China, resulting in 8 deaths and 15 injuries. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

A bus carrying around 40 passengers fell into a river in Peru, resulting in at least 6 fatalities, 32 injuries, and 6 individuals still missing.

In the Caribbean country of Haiti, over the past few days, more than 11,000 people have been forced to leave their homes due to gang violence. The situation has also led to food insecurity in the region.

Israeli military continues its attacks in Gaza Strip, causing casualties and targeting hospitals and refugee camps.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declares a wealth of $400 million, including over 200 luxury bags worth $2 million and at least 75 luxury watches worth $5 million.

The Pentagon denies allegations of establishing a military base in Ayn el-Arab, also known as Kobani, at the Turkey-Syria border.

Tel Abyad tribes in northern Syria, within the scope of the Peace Spring Operation, highlighted that the terrorist organization PKK/YPG has left the local people in poverty by looting the region's resources and seek support from the country's new administration.

A chain reaction accident involving 95 vehicles occurred in Kazakhstan as a result of a snowstorm. Authorities reported that 11 people were injured in the accident caused by severe snowstorm in the northern and eastern regions of Kazakhstan.

The latest developments on Israeli air strikes targeting defense factories in Syria and the diplomatic efforts to ensure stability in the region.

Syria's new leadership made its first official foreign visit to Saudi Arabia, aiming to establish a new chapter in Syria-Saudi relations.

A recent discovery in England reveals dinosaur footprints estimated to be 166 million years old, shedding light on the behavior and environments of these prehistoric creatures.

A Chinese underwater drone suspected to be of Chinese origin was recovered in the sea around the Philippines, raising concerns for state security. The drone, marked as HY-119, was found by local fishermen and handed over to authorities.

Gazans welcomed the new year under the bombardment of the Israeli army, with 20 people losing their lives in the attacks in the first hours of 2025. Heavy rain has caused flooding in the area, leaving Palestinians struggling to deal with the winter conditions.

KKTC President Tatar stated that 2024 was a year of recovery for KKTC despite attacks by Greek Cypriots in the fields of economy, tourism, and education.

Asian countries celebrated the new year of 2025 with impressive fireworks and light shows. Find out how different countries marked the beginning of the year.

A summary of the deadliest plane crashes that occurred in various countries in 2024 resulting in a total of 282 fatalities.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been successful in the geopolitical arena, particularly in Syria, Libya, and Nagorno-Karabach.

The world is starting to celebrate the arrival of 2025. The Pacific island nation of Kiribati became the first country to usher in the new year. The first country to enter 2025 was Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island. The island nation welcomed the new year at 00:00 local time (13:00 GMT). Following Kiribati in the central Pacific Ocean, New Zealand and Australia are expected to enter the new year next. DETAILS ARE COMING...

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized the need for Turkey-EU relations to return to the pre-Sarkozy era, highlighting the importance of a merit-based membership path for Turkey to become a more effective regional power in partnership with Europe.

A Dutch sailboat was seized with 2.2 tons of cocaine on board in the waters of the Canary Islands, leading to significant prison sentences and fines for the crew.

Around 800,000 people in the southeast of France are experiencing a loss of mobile phone services and limited television reception due to a suspected act of sabotage on a communication tower near Lyon.

A passenger plane belonging to Jeju Air crashed while attempting to land at Musan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, resulting in the loss of 179 lives. The aircraft had been chartered by a travel agency and made 13 flights to 6 countries within 48 hours before the tragic accident.

Ahmed es-Shera, the new leader of Syria, stated that the country will not allow itself to become a 'attack base for the terrorist organization PKK/YPG'.

According to Israel's state television KAN, the terrorist organization PKK/YPG, which occupies northeastern Syria, is seeking assistance from Israel to persuade the US administration to stay in the region in case of a possible withdrawal of American forces. An unnamed PKK/YPG terrorist, speaking to KAN, mentioned that political support from Israel on international platforms could be a turning point for PKK/YPG and Israel relations.

According to a recent report by the New York Times, Israel has been applying engagement rules that ignore civilian casualties in its attacks on Gaza since October 2023.

The damage to energy and communication cables under the Baltic Sea has intensified discussions of 'hybrid warfare' in the region.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on China to exert necessary pressure on North Korea to prevent them from losing their lives in European wars.

Russian foreign intelligence service accuses the Anglo-Saxon alliance of planning to attack Russian bases in Syria to create chaos.