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Residents of Keshan village near the Turkish border celebrated their annual festival for the first time in decades after a ceasefire ended years of conflict between the Kurdistan Workers' Party and Turkey. Walat Haji, a 40-year-old farmer, said he witnessed the event for the first time in 40...

Lake Razzaza in Karbala Province faces total depletion after its water volume dropped to below 20.5 billion cubic meters from 23.5 billion cubic meters in 2018. Abdul Amir al-Kharsan, the director of water affairs in Karbala, stated that the lake received its last major water release of one...

Farmers in Sardasht face severe economic hardships as they struggle to market their world-renowned black grapes due to the absence of cold storage facilities and wholesale markets. Local orchard owners report being forced to sell their high-quality produce at drastically reduced prices to...

Syrian Democratic Forces repelled three consecutive attacks by pro-government units near Resim al-Kirom village in the Deir Hafir district of eastern Aleppo countryside on Friday, as tensions escalated across northern Syria. The assaults involved drone support and heavy bombardments, but no SDF...

The United States military killed four people on Friday in another strike targeting a suspected drug-smuggling vessel off Venezuela's coast, and War Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed the operations would persist until attacks on Americans cease. The action marks the fourth lethal strike against...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino resisted mounting pressure on Thursday to ban Israeli teams from global competitions, arguing the football body cannot resolve geopolitical disputes but must champion peace through sport. European football federations from Norway and Turkey had pushed UEFA toward...

Rookie Connor Zilisch secured his 10th victory of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity season on Sunday at the Roval, leading most laps after starting from pole position. The race concluded under caution on the final lap after Alex Labbe and Brennan Poole collided, but officials determined Sammy Smith had...

NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick competes in the playoff Round of 12 while his four-month-old son, Rookie, remains hospitalized at Levine Children's Hospital with severe heart complications. The infant receives treatment in the cardiovascular intensive care unit after doctors diagnosed heart failure...

Marco Bezzecchi and Marc Márquez collided in Sector 2 of the Indonesian Grand Prix on Sunday, eliminating both riders from competition at Mandalika. Bezzecchi appeared to make contact with Márquez's Ducati while attempting an overtake, and both motorcycles tumbled through the gravel after the...

Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold joined the Carolina Panthers as former top draft picks seeking fresh opportunities after struggles with their original teams. The Panthers traded for Darnold on April 5, 2021, but he posted a 4-7 record as a starter in his first season while recovering from a...

Houston visits Baltimore on Sunday with both teams holding 1-3 records as they attempt to reverse their early struggles. The Texans defeated Tennessee in their most recent contest, but quarterback C.J. Stroud faces pressure behind an offensive line that has failed to provide consistent...

Quarterback Jaxson Dart guided the Giants to their first victory of the season with a performance that demonstrated accuracy and composure. His ability to read defensive formations and deliver precise passes allowed the team to sustain offensive drives and control the tempo of the contest. Dart...

The Philadelphia Eagles seek to preserve their undefeated status when they meet the Denver Broncos after winning four consecutive games by narrow margins. Each contest has required the team to demonstrate resilience under pressure as they navigate tight finishes. Denver's defense and offensive...

The Atlanta Falcons enter their Week 5 bye after defeating the Washington Commanders, with rookie running back Bijan Robinson emerging as the team's primary offensive weapon. Quarterback Michael Penix has posted 918 passing yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions through four games...

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has returned to form after substantial weight loss, delivering performances that highlight his athleticism and skill. The transformation has affected both his physical conditioning and his play on the court. Williamson navigates through defenders...

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has expressed frustration with his role despite the team's 4-0 record, and NFL insider Dianna Russini reported teammate DeVonta Smith shares similar concerns. Brown recorded 14 receptions for 151 yards and one touchdown through four games, prompting...

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 3-2 in 11 innings on Saturday night in Game 1 of the American League Division Series. The contest remained tied at 2-2 after nine innings before both teams traded scoreless frames in the 10th. Spencer Torkelson drew a walk to open the 11th inning...

The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the AFC North with a 3-1 record after defeating the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 on Sunday in Ireland. Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers has guided the offense as Mike Tomlin's team has exceeded expectations through the first month of the season. The Steelers enter their...

The Chicago Bears received a bye week on Sunday as the National Football League trade deadline approached. Running back Breece Hall of the New York Jets emerged as a potential trade candidate after his performance against the Miami Dolphins, and speculation increased about his availability for...

The Minnesota Vikings will face the Cleveland Browns in London after completing the first National Football League game in Dublin earlier in the week. Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for Minnesota in the Week 5 international matchup. The Vikings traveled from Ireland to England for the...