Lavrov Meets Xi Ahead of Putin’s Visit to China

Lavrov Meets Xi Ahead of Putin’s Visit to China

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Lavrov conveyed President Vladimir Putin’s greetings and discussed preparations for Putin’s visit to China in September. Xi expressed a commitment to deepening strategic ties with Russia. Putin is expected to attend the SCO summit […]

Flood Death Toll in Texas Rises to 131

Flood Death Toll in Texas Rises to 131

  The death toll from the July 4 floods in Texas, USA, has climbed to 131, with 97 people still missing. Governor Greg Abbott said most fatalities occurred in Kerrville, particularly at Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ camp. Search efforts continue in the Guadalupe River area.

Visitors Flock to July 15 Memorial in Türkiye on Coup Anniversary

Visitors Flock to July 15 Memorial in Türkiye on Coup Anniversary

  On the 9th anniversary of the failed July 15, 2016 coup attempt in Türkiye, citizens began visiting the July 15 Martyrs’ Memorial on the iconic bridge in Istanbul from early morning. Children were among the first visitors, offering prayers and learning about the events of that night. Thirteen-year-old Arda Demir said, “The Republic of […]

Trump Threatens Harsh Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Ceasefire

  US President Donald Trump warned that Russia will face severe economic sanctions unless it agrees to a ceasefire in Ukraine within 50 days. “My call to Putin is clear. If a meaningful ceasefire is not reached, we will impose 100% secondary tariffs,” Trump said after meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White […]

Dolphin Dazzles Onlookers on Turkish Coast

A dolphin put on a spectacular show off the coast of Esenköy, a town in the Çınarcık district of Yalova, Türkiye. The dolphin approached the shore and leaped several meters into the air, drawing applause and cheers from residents watching from the beach. Sightings of dolphins are common in the area, but such displays remain […]

EU Warns US Tariffs Could Trigger De Facto Trade Ban

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned that a proposed 30% US tariff on European goods would effectively amount to a trade ban, severely disrupting transatlantic supply chains. Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Sefcovic expressed disappointment over a letter from US President Donald Trump that halted expected trade progress. “We were […]

Australia Fires HIMARS for First Time in Indo-Pacific Drill

  Australia launched the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) for the first time in the Indo-Pacific during the “Talisman Sabre” military exercise alongside the US, Japan, France, South Korea, and Singapore. Held across thousands of kilometers, the exercise involves 40,000 troops from 19 countries. Australian Brigadier General Nick Wilson said the joint HIMARS use […]

Over 30 Killed in Sectarian Clashes in Syria

Armed clashes between Druze and Bedouin groups in the southern Syrian city of Sweida have left over 30 dead and 100 injured, according to the Interior Ministry. The violence reportedly began after a series of kidnappings, including the abduction of a Druze merchant on the Damascus-Sweida highway. Authorities have deployed security forces and promised to […]

Trump’s Ukraine Envoy Keith Kellogg Visits Kyiv

US President Donald Trump’s Ukraine Representative, Keith Kellogg, arrived in Kyiv to discuss defense, security, and bilateral cooperation. Welcomed by Ukrainian presidential adviser Andriy Yermak, Kellogg’s visit comes as tensions with Russia remain high. Yermak stated, “Russia does not want a ceasefire. We support President Trump’s principle of peace through strength.” Kellogg’s meetings are expected […]

Drone Downed Near Erbil Airport by US Defense System

A drone was intercepted and destroyed by the US C-RAM air defense system near Erbil International Airport in northern Iraq early this morning. Explosions were heard around 2:30 a.m., followed by sirens at the nearby US Consulate. Security forces quickly secured the area, increasing measures around the airport. Authorities have not disclosed the origin or […]