A massive sinkhole formed in Aceh, Indonesia, swallowing around three hectares of farmland following heavy rains. Authorities said ongoing soil movement in recent months has caused the crater to expand. Local residents reported significant damage to crops, including coffee, peppers and sugarcane. Experts warned the sinkhole could continue to grow if water flow in the […]
At least one person was killed and three others seriously injured in a shooting near the Mondawmin Shopping Mall in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The incident occurred at 2400 Liberty Heights Avenue and prompted a large police response. Local media reported that a traffic accident possibly linked to the shooting also took place nearby. Authorities […]
The Turkish Armed Forces took part in NATO’s “Steadfast Dart 2026” exercise held in Germany, the Ministry of National Defence announced. In a statement shared on social media, the ministry said Türkiye continues to strengthen cooperation and interoperability with allied forces while sharing its operational experience.
A shooting during a high school ice hockey game at the Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA, left three people dead, including the suspected gunman, and three others seriously injured. Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said the suspect is believed to have taken his own life and that one victim died in […]
A car bomb attack killed 10 people and injured two others at a security checkpoint in the Bajaur region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwestern Pakistan, near the Afghan border. The blast destroyed the checkpoint, leaving some security personnel trapped under the rubble. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and authorities have not identified those responsible. […]
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched a military exercise called “Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz” in the Strait of Hormuz ahead of indirect talks with the United States set to take place in Geneva, Switzerland. The IRGC said the drill aims to test readiness, review threat scenarios and strengthen maritime security. The Strait […]
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi in Geneva, Switzerland, ahead of a second round of indirect negotiations with the United States. Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the talks focused on technical cooperation, including IAEA inspections of Iran’s nuclear program and legal frameworks adopted by Tehran. Grossi said […]
An explosion near the Miryan Police Station in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, killed two people, including a child, and injured at least 14 others. Police said a homemade explosive device placed on a motorcycle detonated near the station’s main gate. Authorities cordoned off the area and launched an investigation. Bannu District Police Chief […]
Hot air balloon tourism remained strong in Cappadocia in Nevşehir, central Türkiye, in 2025, with 754,098 visitors taking flights over the UNESCO-listed region. Authorities reported that balloons flew on 223 days, with 29,479 takeoffs throughout the year. Although flight days and total launches were slightly lower than in 2024 due to weather conditions, passenger […]
The United States transported a small nuclear reactor from California to Hill Air Force Base in Utah using a C-17 cargo plane, marking the first such air transfer in the country. The Ward microreactor, built by California-based Valar Atomics, was shipped without nuclear fuel. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the move shows nuclear energy […]