The NATO Leaders’ Summit began in The Hague with leaders discussing plans to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP and address crises in Ukraine and the Middle East. President Erdoğan briefly met with US President Trump before the session. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called the alliance the strongest in history and praised […]
Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency reported that 18 people died and 8,603 were hospitalized due to heat stroke between June 16–22. The elderly accounted for 61.8% of cases. Tokyo, Aichi, and Saitama saw the highest hospitalizations. On June 17, temperatures exceeded 35°C at 65 locations. Experts warn the heat will continue through late […]
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan took part in the family photo with NATO leaders during the summit in The Hague. Welcomed by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, Erdoğan stood between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. His visit follows a meeting with US President […]
Iran’s parliament approved a bill suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) until the safety of its nuclear sites and scientists is guaranteed. The decision passed with 221 votes. Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf criticized the IAEA for failing to condemn recent attacks on Iran’s facilities. Lawmakers chanted anti-US and anti-Israel slogans after the […]
A deadly landslide struck Bello in Colombia’s Antioquia region, burying homes and vehicles. Governor Andrés Julián confirmed 10 dead and 15 injured. The Andes region is prone to such disasters, especially during the rainy season.
During a controlled demolition in Hatay, Türkiye, a 7-storey earthquake-damaged building collapsed onto a construction vehicle. The operator was injured and taken to hospital but is not in life-threatening condition. The incident, captured on a mobile phone, occurred during ongoing demolition and debris removal works in the quake-hit region.
Following the Israel-Iran ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a “historic victory,” stating, “We have destroyed Iran’s nuclear program.” He warned that any attempt by Iran to restart enrichment would be met with force, and praised US President Donald Trump for his role. Despite Netanyahu’s claims, US and Israeli intelligence assessments suggest the strikes […]
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with US President Donald Trump during the NATO Summit in The Hague to discuss Türkiye-US ties and regional issues. Erdoğan emphasized expanding cooperation in energy, investment, and defense to reach a $100 billion trade target. He welcomed the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran and called for lasting peace, highlighting […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, questioning Israel’s continued military actions and urging humane treatment of civilians. Speaking in the Bundestag ahead of the NATO Summit, Merz supported US President Trump’s ceasefire call between Iran and Israel and warned against further regional escalation. Merz reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to Israel’s security […]
US President Donald Trump said both Israel and Iran breached the ceasefire he announced earlier, accusing Israel of launching heavy bombings right after agreeing to the deal. Speaking before departing for the NATO Summit in The Hague, Trump stated, “I have to calm Israel down… They dropped a load of bombs – the likes which […]