Turkey: Death toll in ski resort fire rises to 66
Some guests died after jumping out of windows to escape the fire. The hotel was close to capacity with guests taking advantage of the school holidays. At least 66 people have died and
Colombia to declare state of emergency after rebel violence
The move comes after over 100 were killed and thousands forced to flee. The conflict stems from battles over control of strategic drug trafficking routes between the left-wing rebel ELN and remnant
Fire in L.A.: How does the pink flame retardant work?
Flame retardants like ones used in wildfires are also used in cladding and electrical appliances. Some are toxic for humans and the environment. When the infamous, hairdryer-like Santa Ana winds weaken, the devastating fires in
Colombia rebel violence kills more than 100
The conflict stems from battles over control of strategic drug trafficking routes between the left-wing rebel ELN and remnant factions of FARC. A surge in guerrilla violence in northeastern Colombia that has left over 100 people
South Africa police search for gold mine gangster ‘Tiger’
A gang leader suspected of running illegal gold mining operations in South Africa has escaped police custody. An investigation and manhunt have been launched to find him and those who helped him
Israel releases 90 Palestinians as part of ceasefire deal
Scores of Palestinian detainees have been freed as Israel’s truce deal with Hamas takes hold. Meanwhile, the three female Israeli hostages released by Hamas are said to be in a stable condition.
China executes 2 men for ‘revenge on society crimes’
Two men who committed mass killings apparently out of personal frustration have been executed in China. The two attacks took place within days of one another but were not said to have
Syria: Nationalist education dropped, but what comes next?
Despite protest over Syria’s more “Islamic” curriculum changes, there are parallel priorities, observers say. After 14 years of war, millions of children remain out of school, and schools need to be restored.
India: Man jailed for life in doctor rape, murder case
An Indian court has sentenced a man convicted of the rape and murder of a young female doctor to life in prison. The woman had been on duty in a hospital and
Interpol cooperates with Russia: freedom fighters are declared terrorists
The Caucasus Union and the Dagestan National Center have strongly criticized Interpol for its cooperation with Russia, which endangers the lives of fighters fighting for freedom and justice. The Russian authorities use
Dzhabrail Mirzoyev: unity of the Caucasus is the path to freedom and prosperity
At the end of 2024, Dzhabrail Mirzoyev, leader of the Caucasus Union, addressed an international conference on national self-determination. His address was a vivid call for the consolidation of the Caucasian peoples