Georgios Bartzokis, a Greek national, was detained after filming Turkish Cypriot military facilities without permission in Lefke, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Caught on June 27 while recording military housing and installations in Yedidalga, Bartzokis was taken into custody. Police found footage of other sensitive sites, including the Turkish Embassy and the TRNC Assembly. […]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed that NATO’s increased defense spending will harm the alliance and lead to its collapse. Speaking after the CSTO meeting in Kyrgyzstan, Lavrov criticized Poland’s foreign minister and said Russia would reduce its military spending, acting “with common sense” instead of reacting to “imaginary threats.” At last week’s NATO summit […]
In Türkiye’s Izmir province, wildfires between Menderes and Seferihisar forced evacuations after spreading rapidly due to strong winds. Emergency teams rescued an elderly man in a wheelchair and a citizen with his cat trapped in burning homes. Dozens of planes, helicopters, and ground crews are working to control the flames as neighborhoods like Orhanlı and […]
The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that 56,531 civilians have been killed and 133,642 injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7, 2023. In the last 24 hours alone, 28 people were killed and 223 injured. Since Israel ended the ceasefire on March 18, 2025, 6,203 people have died and 21,601 have been injured. […]
Dolphins swimming in the deep blue waters of Istanbul created stunning scenes captured from the air. Seen more frequently in summer, the dolphins appeared to dance as they hunted alone or in groups off the shores of the Bosphorus. Their elegant movements and interactions with passing ships offered a view reminiscent of a nature […]
Tensions flared in the Israeli-occupied West Bank after a 14-year-old Israeli settler was shot by an Israeli soldier. In response, dozens of Israeli settlers attacked the military base housing the Binyamin Brigade, setting fire to vehicles and clashing with Israeli security forces. Six settlers were detained. The Israeli army said the soldier mistook the youth […]
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Kyiv for the first time in his new role, stating, “The freedom and future of Ukraine are the most important task of our foreign and security policy.” Accompanied by German arms industry representatives, Wadephul condemned Russia’s attacks and reaffirmed Germany’s support with air defense systems, humanitarian aid, and economic […]
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova in Pyongyang, marking the first anniversary of the countries’ strategic partnership. Kim emphasized the importance of cultural cooperation, stating, “We should further develop interaction in culture and art to better understand and learn from each other.” Lyubimova said cultural ties were at […]
A massive forest fire between Menderes and Seferihisar districts in Izmir continues to burn, forcing evacuations and destroying homes and barns. Strong winds helped spread the flames overnight. With daylight, aerial firefighting resumed using 4 aircraft and 14 helicopters, while ground crews and volunteers continued efforts to contain the blaze. Firefighting operations remain ongoing.
Three people were killed and more than 50 injured in a stampede during the Rath Yatra religious festival in Puri, in India’s eastern Orissa state. The incident occurred near the Gundicha temple as thousands gathered for the early-morning procession. Officials blamed the tragedy on a sudden crowd surge despite security measures. Two senior police officers […]