EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said Türkiye remains a key partner and important regional actor for the European Union during her visit to the Greek Cypriot Administration ahead of its upcoming EU presidency. At a joint press conference in Nicosia, Kallas discussed the Cyprus issue, regional security, and cooperation with Türkiye. “We have positive […]
Thailand celebrated its traditional Loy Krathong, or Floating Lantern Festival, with dazzling colors and lights on November 5. Locals gathered by rivers and lakes to release handmade lanterns, or “krathongs,” into the water with prayers. This year’s celebrations highlighted eco-friendly designs, with bread and chip-based lanterns that don’t harm aquatic life. Tourists also joined […]
A rare “supermoon” — when the Moon comes closest to Earth — lit up Japan’s night sky, appearing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual. The striking view was captured by the Kitasubaru Observatory in Hokkaido’s Nayaro City and by amateur photographers across the country, creating a stunning visual spectacle for skywatchers.
The Palestinian Authority reported that Israeli forces and Jewish settlers carried out 2,350 attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank last month. According to the Commission on Colonization and Resistance to the Wall, 1,584 attacks were by Israeli forces, including home demolitions and olive tree uprooting, mostly in Ramallah, Nablus, and Hebron. Settlers […]
The US government has been shut down for 36 days after Democrats and Republicans in Congress failed to agree on a temporary budget to fund federal agencies—marking the longest shutdown in US history. Federal employees continue to work without pay, and essential services such as food aid and childcare programs face major disruptions. Transportation Secretary […]
Portuguese authorities intercepted a semi-submarine carrying over 1.7 tons of cocaine in the Atlantic Ocean, arresting four crew members—two Ecuadorians, one Venezuelan, and one Colombian. Officials said the vessel was heading toward the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal’s anti-drug chief Vítor Ananias noted that the mixed nationalities show the network operates beyond any single country. The Lisbon-based […]
The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi, which hit the central Philippines, has risen to 66, officials said. Most of the deaths occurred in Cebu, where severe flooding submerged residential areas. Six military personnel also died when a rescue helicopter crashed on Mindanao Island. More than 400,000 people were evacuated as Kalmaegi, the 20th typhoon […]
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that two people were killed in a US airstrike targeting a drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Ordered by President Donald Trump, the strike is part of Washington’s ongoing campaign against international narcotics trafficking. Hegseth said the vessel was linked to a terrorist-designated drug cartel and used […]
Forested areas in Bolu’s Mengen district have turned into a sea of yellow, orange, red, and green, offering breathtaking autumn views. The colorful scenery surrounding the villages was captured by drone, creating postcard-perfect images that highlight the beauty of the season in Türkiye.
Democrat Zohran Mamdani has won New York City’s mayoral election, becoming the first Muslim, African-born, and South Asian mayor in the city’s history. Mamdani, born in Uganda to Indian parents, secured about 54 percent of the vote against independent candidate Andrew Cuomo. Celebrating his victory, Mamdani vowed to make New York “a city for […]