In Turkey, a mosque recently surprised children who attended the Fajr prayer in congregation, recognizing their dedication and enthusiasm for worship at an early hour. The thoughtful gesture involved appreciating the children’s commitment, making them feel valued for their effort and devotion.

A special aerial flypast was organized to commemorate Victory Day, featuring helicopters displaying the national flags of Pakistan, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan together in a striking formation. The demonstration symbolized the strong friendship, strategic partnership, and mutual cooperation shared among the three nations.

Dubai is set to add another architectural marvel to its skyline with the launch of the Duma Dubai Museum of Art — a floating museum that will rest gracefully on the waters of Dubai Creek. Announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the project represents Dubai’s ongoing commitment to fostering creativity, celebrating art, and strengthening its position as a global cultural

Qatar and Bahrain have inaugurated a new maritime passenger route connecting Al-Ruwais Port in Qatar with Saadah Marina on Muharraq Island in Bahrain, offering a 50-minute journey between the two Gulf states. This marks the first ferry service of its kind linking the countries and was officially launched at Al-Ruwais Port with the presence of ministers and senior officials from both nations.

The United Nations has issued a stark warning that 2025 is set to become one of the hottest years on record, signaling yet another alarming milestone in the global climate crisis. According to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), this year is expected to rank as the second or third hottest since records began 176 years ago, just behind 2024, which remains the warmest year

The United Nations has reported that Israeli authorities have rejected 107 requests for the entry of essential aid into the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire on October 10. According to UN spokesperson Farhan Haq, the blocked relief shipments included blankets, winter clothing, and materials necessary to maintain water, sanitation, and hygiene services.

Germany has announced a two-step increase in its hourly minimum wage, set to reach €14.60 per hour by 2027. The first adjustment will take effect at the beginning of 2026, raising the wage from the current €12.82 to €13.90 per hour. This decision follows recommendations from a government commission comprising both employer and trade union representatives, aiming to improve earnings for

New York’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has appointed Lina Khan, a prominent Pakistani-American legal expert and former chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to play a key role in his transition team. Khan, 36, is widely recognized for her advocacy against corporate monopolies and her efforts to protect consumer rights, making her a high-profile addition to Mamdani’s team as he

Turkey has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several senior officials in his government over alleged genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the war in Gaza, escalating tensions between the two nations. The Istanbul prosecutor’s office confirmed that a total of 37 individuals were targeted, including Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz,

U.S. airlines and passengers faced another difficult day of disruptions as flight cancellations continued nationwide due to the ongoing government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered airlines to reduce 4 percent of flights on Saturday across 40 major airports, with the cuts expected to increase to 6 percent by Tuesday and reach 10 percent by November 14.