A boarding school in East Java collapsed during midday prayers, killing three people and injuring around 80. Authorities said 99 people were rescued, but 38 remain missing under the rubble. Disaster officials suspect the foundation could not support ongoing fourth-floor construction. Rescue teams are working cautiously without heavy machinery due to the risk of further […]
Former footballer Mesut Özil was received by Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar during his visit to the island. Tatar highlighted the ongoing push for a two-state solution based on sovereign equality. Özil called on FIFA and UEFA to lift embargoes on TRNC athletes. He also met with young people, sharing a […]
Fishermen off Trabzon’s Çarşıbaşı coast in Türkiye discovered an unidentified unmanned marine vehicle at night and towed it ashore. The vessel was taken to Yoroz Port amid suspicions it could be carrying explosives. Coast Guard and SAT teams launched an investigation, moving the vehicle to a safe area. Reports suggest it may be linked […]
North Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Kim Son Gyong accused Israel of committing “genocides and crimes against humanity that could eclipse Hitler’s” during his speech at the UN General Assembly in New York. He called on Israel to halt its actions in Gaza, withdraw from the territory, and allow the creation of an independent Palestinian state […]
US President Donald Trump announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted Washington’s 20-point Gaza Plan during their White House meeting. The plan calls for a phased Israeli withdrawal if Hamas agrees, with hostages to be released within 72 hours. Trump said Arab and Muslim countries, along with European leaders, supported the initiative, and he […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani during his White House meeting with US President Donald Trump to apologize for Israel’s September 9 attack on Doha. Netanyahu expressed regret over the violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and the death of a Qatari security officer. Diplomatic sources said Qatar noted […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced protests outside the White House during his scheduled meeting with US President Donald Trump. Demonstrators gathered on Pennsylvania Avenue, carrying photos of Palestinians killed in Gaza and Israeli prisoners. The protest was organized by Jewish groups including New Jewish Narrative, Standing Together, T’ruah, and UnXeptable. Participants demanded an end […]
Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, Numan Kurtulmuş, met with Hungarian Parliament Speaker László Kövér in Budapest and signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Interparliamentary Cooperation. Kurtulmuş stressed that Türkiye’s full EU membership would “contribute more to Europe’s institutional identity than to Türkiye itself,” highlighting Ankara’s role as both Eastern and European. He […]
Turkish athlete Defne Kurt became world champion in the women’s 100m backstroke S10 with a time of 1:06.95 at the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore. This marks her fifth gold medal of the tournament, following victories in the 50m freestyle, 100m butterfly, 200m individual medley, and 100m freestyle.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Russia is becoming “increasingly aggressive,” citing repeated violations of Polish and Estonian airspace. Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, Pistorius stressed that Moscow is testing NATO’s resolve and undermining European security. He underlined that Germany spends €9 billion annually to support Ukraine, providing Patriot systems and advanced weapons. Pistorius […]