President Lee Jae Myung announced an 8.2 percent increase in the defense budget to 66.3 trillion won ($47.1 billion), stressing the need for stronger independent defense. Speaking at Armed Forces Day, Lee vowed to modernize the military with advanced systems such as AI combat robots and drones, while boosting morale and safeguarding democracy. He […]
The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying activists from 44 countries to deliver aid to Gaza, reported that an Israeli military vessel approached its lead boats, “Alma” and “Sirius,” making dangerous maneuvers and damaging their communication systems. Despite equipment losses, no injuries were reported. The flotilla said it will continue its mission to “break the siege and […]
The Mor Ahron Monastery, believed to date back to the 10th century and built by Assyrians, stands atop Mount Muşar in Elazığ’s Baskil district at 1,400 meters. Surrounded by cisterns, tombs, and ruins, it preserves traces of nearly a thousand years of history. Members of the Elazığ Mountaineering and Search and Rescue Sports Club […]
The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying over 50 ships to deliver aid and challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, is expected to reach the strip within three days. Israeli drones are reportedly monitoring the convoy. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for the mission to be terminated, warning it could spark conflict with Israel and undermine US […]
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck East Java, 32 kilometers southeast of Kalianget, at a depth of 14 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey. No casualties or damage have been reported so far. The quake follows a 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines that triggered a tsunami warning.
Environment and Urbanization Minister Murat Kurum shared images of new Housing Development Administration of Türkiye (TOKI) homes in Muğla’s Seydikemer district, built under the “My First Home” project. He said preparations are complete for 500,000 new units as part of the “Housing of the Century” initiative. TOKI has completed 4,900 homes in Muğla, with nearly […]
A suicide bombing outside the Border Guard headquarters in Quetta, Balochistan province, killed 10 people and injured more than 30. Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar confirmed the casualties, while police said the blast occurred as a vehicle turned near the compound. Security officials alleged the attack was carried out by Indian-backed militants disguised as officers. […]
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Majid al-Ansari announced that Türkiye will take part in a mediation meeting for Gaza today, as part of US President Donald Trump’s peace initiative. He said Hamas had received the plan and promised to review it “responsibly.” Al-Ansari noted that Qatar remains committed to supporting reconstruction and humanitarian aid for Gaza, stressing […]
A Russian drone attack on an apartment building in Sumy region killed two children, aged 4 and 6, along with their parents. Regional Governor Oleh Hryhorov said the strike targeted the village of Chernechchyna overnight, and the family’s bodies were recovered from the rubble.
The death toll from Typhoon Bualoi has risen to 19, with 88 injured and 21 still missing, according to government officials. The storm, the strongest to hit the country this year, damaged over 100,000 homes and flooded more than 10,000 hectares of farmland, mainly in Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces. Floodwaters have submerged […]