The Israeli army targeted Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid at Tahlia Junction in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killing 16 and injuring 90. According to Palestinian sources, the casualties occurred as civilians queued for food. The injured were taken to Nasser Hospital, and officials warned the death toll may rise. The attack marks another deadly incident […]
Turkmens in Iraq’s Altunköprü district have blocked the Kirkuk-Erbil highway amid ongoing protests over lack of representation in local government. Demonstrators oppose the recent appointment of a municipality manager not from the district and demand inclusion in administrative roles, which they say have excluded Turkmens for two years. Zeki İbrahim of the Iraqi Turkmen Front […]
Malaysia has officially banned plastic waste imports from the United States and other non-signatories of the Basel Convention as of July 1, 2025. The ban, part of Malaysia’s broader effort to curb foreign waste, blocks shipments including electronic plastics. Only countries that have ratified the convention may export waste to Malaysia, under strict pre-inspection and […]
Türkiye has faced a major fire crisis in 2025, with 3,044 fires recorded in the first six months—1,305 in forest areas and 1,739 outside forests. Alarmingly, 624 fires broke out in just the past week. Aerial firefighting teams responded with 16,035 sorties by helicopters and planes to battle the widespread blazes in western Türkiye.
Firefighting teams continue to battle a forest fire in the Yeşilyurt Neighborhood of Muğla’s Menteşe district. Four helicopters and ground crews are intervening in the dense forest area. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Meanwhile, Izmir Governor Süleyman Elban announced that fires in Çeşme and Ödemiş have been largely contained. Visiting the fire zone […]
Amid rising tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani community leader in Yekaterinburg, Shahin Shikhlinski, and his son Mutvali were briefly detained by Russian police near Baku Plaza shopping mall on July 1. Footage of the harsh detention circulated widely on social media, sparking public outrage in Azerbaijan. Both were released later that evening after giving […]
A Russian drone attack targeted a military recruitment office in Poltava, central Ukraine, killing 2 people and injuring 11 others. Poltava Governor Vladimir Kohut confirmed that the UAV strike caused a fire and damaged nearby civilian infrastructure. Emergency teams were deployed, and residents were urged to stay in shelters during alerts. Deputy Mayor Kateryna Yamshchykova […]
Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota (28), who played for Liverpool FC in the English Premier League, died in a traffic accident in Spain along with his brother Andre. The Portuguese Football Federation expressed deep sorrow, stating, “We have lost two champions. Diogo Jota was more than a great player; he was a beloved figure in […]
A forest fire in Gohrischheide National Park, Saxony, Germany, has destroyed 600 hectares and spread into neighboring Brandenburg amid a severe heat wave. Over 100 residents were evacuated, and two firefighters were injured. A total of 480 personnel from both states are battling the blaze.
Around 5,000 people were evacuated after a forest fire broke out in Yerapatra on the Greek island of Crete, spreading to nearby homes. Four elderly residents were hospitalized with respiratory issues. Strong winds hampered firefighting, with over 230 firefighters, 46 vehicles, and 10 helicopters deployed. Additional teams were sent from Athens, and an arson investigation […]