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Fire at Turkish Ski Resort Hotel Claims 66 Lives, Injures 51
A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort, located in northwestern Turkey, has claimed at least 66 lives and left 51 injured. The tragedy, which unfolded in the early hours of Tuesday, has shocked the nation and raised questions about safety measures at the popular tourist destination. 
A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort, located in northwestern Turkey, has claimed at least 66 lives and left 51 injured. The tragedy, which unfolded in the early hours of Tuesday, has shocked the nation and raised questions about safety measures at the popular tourist destination. -
Houthis Pledge to Target Only Israeli Ships After Ceasefire in Gaza
Yemen's Houthi rebels have announced they will limit their attacks in the Red Sea to Israeli-linked vessels, provided a fragile Gaza ceasefire is fully implemented. The decision, communicated through the Houthi-controlled Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC), marks a shift in the group's maritime campaign, which has disrupted critical global shipping routes since November 2023. 
Yemen's Houthi rebels have announced they will limit their attacks in the Red Sea to Israeli-linked vessels, provided a fragile Gaza ceasefire is fully implemented. The decision, communicated through the Houthi-controlled Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC), marks a shift in the group's maritime campaign, which has disrupted critical global shipping routes since November 2023. -
Ukrainian Drones Reportedly Target Russian Nuclear Aviation Plant in Kazan
A Ukrainian drone attack early Monday targeted the Kazan Aviation Plant, one of Russia's largest defense manufacturing facilities, triggering explosions and a large fire in the region. The plant, located in Kazan, the capital of Russia's Tatarstan Republic, is a key site for producing nuclear-capable Tupolev Tu-160 bombers, which have been used extensively in Russia's war against Ukraine. 
A Ukrainian drone attack early Monday targeted the Kazan Aviation Plant, one of Russia's largest defense manufacturing facilities, triggering explosions and a large fire in the region. The plant, located in Kazan, the capital of Russia's Tatarstan Republic, is a key site for producing nuclear-capable Tupolev Tu-160 bombers, which have been used extensively in Russia's war against Ukraine. -
Hamas Releases First Hostages as Fragile Ceasefire Begins Between Israel and Gaza
The first phase of a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas commenced Sunday, bringing a temporary halt to 15 months of intense conflict. Amid the truce, Hamas released three female hostages, now safely back in Israel. The exchange marks the initial step in a deal that will see dozens of hostages freed and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners released. 
The first phase of a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas commenced Sunday, bringing a temporary halt to 15 months of intense conflict. Amid the truce, Hamas released three female hostages, now safely back in Israel. The exchange marks the initial step in a deal that will see dozens of hostages freed and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners released. -
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Fights Arrest as Court Weighs Rebellion Charges
South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, appeared before a Seoul court on Saturday to argue for his release from custody as the judiciary deliberates on a formal arrest warrant. The request, filed by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, stems from allegations that Yoon orchestrated a rebellion through his controversial imposition of martial law in December. The decree triggered South Korea's gravest political crisis since the country's democratization in the 1980s. 
South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, appeared before a Seoul court on Saturday to argue for his release from custody as the judiciary deliberates on a formal arrest warrant. The request, filed by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, stems from allegations that Yoon orchestrated a rebellion through his controversial imposition of martial law in December. The decree triggered South Korea's gravest political crisis since the country's democratization in the 1980s. -
Mysterious Airstrip Emerges on Yemeni Island, Raising Geopolitical Questions
A newly constructed airstrip on Yemen's Abd al-Kuri Island, located near the Gulf of Aden, has drawn significant international attention, with satellite images revealing its near completion. The airstrip's emergence on this remote and strategically vital island has intensified speculation about its purpose and the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) military and humanitarian roles in the region. 
A newly constructed airstrip on Yemen's Abd al-Kuri Island, located near the Gulf of Aden, has drawn significant international attention, with satellite images revealing its near completion. The airstrip's emergence on this remote and strategically vital island has intensified speculation about its purpose and the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) military and humanitarian roles in the region. -
Russia and Iran Seal Landmark Partnership Treaty Days Before Trump’s Return to White House
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty aimed at bolstering cooperation across various sectors, including trade, energy, and military collaboration. The pact, announced Friday during Pezeshkian's first official visit to Moscow, underscores the growing alignment between two nations facing intensifying Western sanctions. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty aimed at bolstering cooperation across various sectors, including trade, energy, and military collaboration. The pact, announced Friday during Pezeshkian's first official visit to Moscow, underscores the growing alignment between two nations facing intensifying Western sanctions. -
Israel Security Cabinet Approves Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Exchange Deal
In a pivotal development, Israel's security cabinet has ratified a ceasefire agreement that includes a hostage exchange with Hamas, marking a temporary pause in the 15-month-long conflict that has devastated Gaza and claimed tens of thousands of lives. The agreement now moves to the full cabinet for final approval, with the implementation expected to begin Sunday. 
In a pivotal development, Israel's security cabinet has ratified a ceasefire agreement that includes a hostage exchange with Hamas, marking a temporary pause in the 15-month-long conflict that has devastated Gaza and claimed tens of thousands of lives. The agreement now moves to the full cabinet for final approval, with the implementation expected to begin Sunday. -
Israeli Airstrikes Kill at least 82 in Gaza as Ceasefire Deal Awaits Implementation
In a development that underscores the volatility of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed at least 82 people on Thursday, hours after a long-awaited ceasefire agreement was announced. According to Gaza's health ministry, the death toll includes 18 individuals killed in a single strike on a residential area near the Engineers Union Building in Gaza City. 
In a development that underscores the volatility of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed at least 82 people on Thursday, hours after a long-awaited ceasefire agreement was announced. According to Gaza's health ministry, the death toll includes 18 individuals killed in a single strike on a residential area near the Engineers Union Building in Gaza City. -
Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal
Israel and Hamas have reached a pivotal agreement to implement a ceasefire and release hostages held in Gaza, marking a potential turning point in the devastating conflict that has spanned over 15 months. The deal, brokered through intense negotiations involving U.S., Qatari, Egyptian, and Israeli officials, is set to go into effect Sunday, pending approval by Israel's cabinet. Israel and Hamas have reached a pivotal agreement to implement a ceasefire and release hostages held in Gaza, marking a potential turning point in the devastating conflict that has spanned over 15 months. The deal, brokered through intense negotiations involving U.S., Qatari, Egyptian, and Israeli officials, is set to go into effect Sunday, pending approval by Israel's cabinet.
