Day: January 2, 2026

United States President Donald Trump warned on Friday that his country is prepared to step in and protect Iranian protesters if their government starts shooting at them and killing them, Azernews reports.

A deadly confrontation unfolded in Türkiye’s Yalova province during a pre-planned security operation against the ISIS terrorist organization, resulting in the tragic deaths of three police officers and injuries to eight others, including one security guard. The incident occurred in the village of Elmalık, approximately nine kilometers from Yalova’s city center, when armed suspects opened fire on law enforcement personnel.

Free e-visas, zero paperwork: Türkiye and Armenia’s new visa easing rules explained  Times of India

The upward trend was largely driven by the early and active filling of gas storage facilities ahead of the winter season. This process was supported by record volumes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, which played a key role in ensuring supply security across the continent.

The U.S. Department of Defense has increased its order of Tomahawk cruise missiles to 350 units under an updated contract with Raytheon, Azernews reports.