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Afghanistan's Defense Ministry has condemned Pakistani airstrikes on its territory as a violation of sovereignty and international law, vowing an "appropriate and measured response" at a "suitable time." Islamabad says the strikes targeted terrorist hideouts in retaliation for recent suicide bombings and the killing of two security personnel.Afghanistan's Defense Ministry has condemned Pakistani airstrikes on its territory as a violation of sovereignty and international law, vowing an "appropriate and measured response" at a "suitable time." Islamabad says the strikes targeted terrorist hideouts in retaliation for recent suicide bombings and the killing of two security personnel.Turkish Foreign Minister met Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Vietnamese counterpart Le Hoai Trung in Washington on Friday. No details released as Türkiye deepens Asia-Pacific engagement through "Asia Anew Initiative."President Trump lauded Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa for stabilizing the war-torn nation and treating Kurds "very good," adding that "a choir boy couldn't do it." The remarks signal Washington's growing engagement with Damascus.President Erdoğan led the Defense Industry Executive Committee at the Presidential Complex, reviewing 2025 achievements, export performance, and critical projects. The committee affirmed commitment to domestic and national technologies.

Afghanistan's Defense Ministry has condemned Pakistani airstrikes on its territory as a violation of sovereignty and international law, vowing an "appropriate and measured response" at a "suitable time." Islamabad says the strikes targeted terrorist hideouts in retaliation for recent suicide bombings and the killing of two security personnel.Afghanistan's Defense Ministry has condemned Pakistani airstrikes on its territory as a violation of sovereignty and international law, vowing an "appropriate and measured response" at a "suitable time." Islamabad says the strikes targeted terrorist hideouts in retaliation for recent suicide bombings and the killing of two security personnel.Turkish Foreign Minister met Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Vietnamese counterpart Le Hoai Trung in Washington on Friday. No details released as Türkiye deepens Asia-Pacific engagement through "Asia Anew Initiative."President Trump lauded Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa for stabilizing the war-torn nation and treating Kurds "very good," adding that "a choir boy couldn't do it." The remarks signal Washington's growing engagement with Damascus.President Erdoğan led the Defense Industry Executive Committee at the Presidential Complex, reviewing 2025 achievements, export performance, and critical projects. The committee affirmed commitment to domestic and national technologies.

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Rising Maritsa River waters flood agricultural lands near Edirne after heavy rains

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15:06, 19/02/2026, Thursday

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Rising Maritsa River waters flood agricultural lands near Edirne after heavy rains

Gökhan BalcıAnadolu Ajansı

EDIRNE, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 19: An aerial view shows water levels rise in the Maritsa River after recent heavy rainfall in Edirne, Turkiye on February 19, 2026. After the Maritsa River’s discharge reached 1,273 cubic meters per second, water began spreading into agricultural lands around Bosnakoy village.

An aerial view captured swollen waters spreading into farmland around Bosnakoy village as the Maritsa River's discharge reached 1,273 cubic meters per second following recent heavy rainfall in northwestern Türkiye.

An aerial photograph taken February 19, 2026, shows elevated water levels in the Maritsa River near Edirne after recent heavy rainfall inundated the region. The river's discharge reached 1,273 cubic meters per second, causing water to spread into agricultural lands surrounding Bosnakoy village.

Impact on Farmland

The rising waters have begun encroaching onto agricultural areas, threatening crops and farmland in the Bosnakoy vicinity. Local authorities are monitoring the situation as the Maritsa River, which forms part of the border between Türkiye and Greece, continues to carry high volumes of water from upstream precipitation.

Regional Weather Context

The flooding follows a period of intense rainfall across northwestern Türkiye, affecting river systems in the region. The Maritsa, known as Meriç in Turkish, is prone to seasonal flooding, and current water levels are being closely observed for potential impacts on nearby communities and agricultural production.

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