Turkish police detained nearly 300 PKK suspects individuals allegedly connected to the outlawed militant group, the government announced on Tuesday. Among those apprehended are journalists, politicians, and academics, highlighting the broad scope of the crackdown that has drawn widespread concern. Over the past five days, police raids have targeted various locations across the country, reflecting the Turkish government’s intensified efforts to dismantle alleged networks associated with the PKK. This surge…

Lebanon has formally demanded that Israel withdraw all its military forces from Lebanese territory, stressing that any remaining troop presence would constitute an “occupation.” This urgent call comes as Tuesday marked the deadline for Israel to complete its withdrawal under a U.S.-brokered agreement aimed at ending a devastating offensive in southern Lebanon. The conflict, which began in September, followed months of cross-border skirmishes between Israel and the militant group Hizbollah.…

Tech billionaire businessman and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) created by President Donald Trump to cut federal government spending and wastage, Elon Musk has launched Grok 3, the latest artificial intelligence chatbot from his company, xAI. According to reports, the launch coincides with Musk leveraging former President Donald Trump’s influence to restructure and potentially eliminate bureaucratic hurdles within federal agencies. This move has raised concerns over possible…

Protesters against President Donald Trump and his policies braved frigid temperatures in parts of the U.S. Monday, shouting “No kings on Presidents Day” in East Coast cities and attempting to enter the Arizona Statehouse to oppose a bill that would bolster fast-changing federal immigration enforcement. In Florida and California, local media outlets reported on hundreds of protesters carrying out “Not My Presidents Day” protests. The “No Kings” theme was orchestrated…

Delta flight flips upside down during its landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, resulting in injuries to 18 of the 80 individuals on board. The incident occurred amid challenging weather conditions, following a recent snowstorm that left the area experiencing strong winds, according to officials. The flight, identified as DL4819, was traveling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport when the accident took place. Among the injured, three individuals, including a…

North Korea’s foreign ministry declared on Tuesday its intention to continue bolstering its nuclear capabilities, sharply criticizing a recent joint commitment made by the United States, South Korea, and Japan aimed at denuclearization The tension escalated following discussions held on Saturday among U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, and Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi at a security conference in Munich. During this meeting, the…

Mexico has threatened that it will take legal action against Google if the tech giant continues to label the entire Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” for US-based users. President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that the renaming follows an order by US President Donald Trump but argued that the directive only applies to the portion of the continental shelf under US jurisdiction. Talking to reporters on Monday, Sheinbaum…

The top diplomats from Russia and the U.S. met Tuesday in Saudi Arabia to discuss improving ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine — talks that represented a rapid and major change in American foreign policy under President Donald Trump. No Ukrainian officials were present at the meeting, which comes as the beleaguered country is slowly but steadily losing ground against more numerous Russian troops in a…

On Tuesday, Japan announced an ambitious plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent from 2013 levels by the fiscal year 2035. However, climate activists argue that this target does not meet the necessary benchmarks outlined in the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming. Under the Paris accord, each nation is expected to submit a headline figure to the United Nations for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by…

On Monday, a military spokesperson announced that Israel will retain troops at several posts in southern Lebanon beyond the February 18 deadline for withdrawal. This decision comes as Israeli leaders aim to reassure residents in the northern regions that it is safe for them to return home. The initial withdrawal timeline was established under a truce agreement brokered by Washington in November, which granted Israeli forces 60 days to withdraw…

For the first time in over a year, families of Israeli hostages in Gaza have received reassuring signs of life from their loved ones, thanks to recent releases of captives during a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. In the past few weeks, the messages have come from some of the 19 Israeli hostages freed since the ceasefire took effect on January 19, bringing renewed hope and anxiety to their loved ones.…

President Donald Trump’s administration has formally requested the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in its efforts to dismiss the head of an independent agency dedicated to protecting government whistleblowers. This marks the administration’s first legal confrontation involving Trump’s authority since he took office in January, spotlighting the ongoing tensions between the executive branch and judicial oversight. The Justice Department’s appeal seeks to overturn a federal judge’s order issued on February…