US President Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50% has taken effect. Trump said the move aims to protect national security and counter low-priced foreign metals harming US industries. The UK remains exempt, with its tariffs staying at 25%. The US is the world’s largest steel […]
Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung has officially begun his 5-year term as South Korea’s president after winning early elections with 49.42% of the vote. Following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol over martial law declarations, Lee assumed office without a transition process. He took over from Acting President Lee Ju-ho, with an oath ceremony […]
İsa Demirhan, a Turkish SMA patient, has fulfilled his 16-year-long dream of performing Hajj. Despite his condition, Demirhan said his illness does not prevent him from completing the pilgrimage. Using a wheelchair, Demirhan traveled to the holy lands with his family and support from Türkiye’s Presidency of Religious Affairs. “We registered in 2009 and waited […]
The UN General Assembly has elected Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for a two-year term starting January 1, 2026. All five ran unopposed in their regional groups and received strong support: Bahrain got 186 votes, DR Congo 183, Liberia 181, Colombia […]
A 19-year-old Serbian student, Tijana Radonjic, died after falling from about 50 meters while parasailing in Budva, Montenegro. She reportedly unfastened her seat belt and removed her life jacket mid-flight, possibly due to panic. Radonjic was participating in a promotional video for a water sports agency in exchange for a free ride. Her family said […]
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced it carried out an underwater attack on the Crimean Bridge at 04:44 local time, severely damaging its supports with 1,100 kg of explosives. SBU Chief Vasyl Malyuk said, “This is the third time we’ve hit the Crimean Bridge. It’s a legitimate target used for Russian military logistics. Crimea […]
Since May 27, Israeli attacks on aid distribution points in Gaza have killed 102 people and injured 490, according to the Gaza Government Media Office. In the latest strike near an aid center in Rafah, 27 were killed and over 90 injured. Officials accused Israel and the US of turning aid centers into “mass killing […]
In Gümüşhane, Türkiye, high rainfall has turned the mountain plateaus into colorful flower fields. Thirty athletes from GÜDAK hiked an 11-kilometer route through Yücebelen village, enjoying views of yellow wildflowers, inverted tulips, and mountain peaks. Psychologist Ömer Baha Turan said, “Nature is therapy.” İlknur Çoban called the scenery “beyond expectations,” while Mehmet Tombul praised […]
Far-right leader Geert Wilders announced that his Party for Freedom (PVV) is leaving the Dutch ruling coalition after failing to gain support for his anti-refugee plan. Wilders said the coalition partners rejected his proposal to close refugee centers and repatriate Syrians. “Our asylum plans have not been signed. The PVV is leaving the coalition,” […]
A wild elephant named “Plai Biang Lek” entered a market near Khao Yai National Park in Thailand, eating snacks for 10 minutes before the shop owner chased it away with a slingshot. The incident occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Shop owner Ploy reported a loss of about 1,000 Baht, mainly rice crackers and eggs. […]