The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains in Pakistan since June 26 has risen to 905, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA). Punjab province, the worst-hit region, has recorded 56 deaths, with 1.3 million acres of farmland submerged after three rivers overflowed. Officials said over 4.2 million people and […]
At the launch of the Syrian Development Fund in Damascus, President Ahmed al-Sha’ara announced the auction of four luxury cars once owned by Bashar al-Assad and his family, valued at $20 million. Proceeds will be used for rebuilding war-torn Syria. The vehicles included a rare Ferrari F50 worth $3 million, a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, a […]
Brussels once again burst into color with the return of FlowerTime 2025. The Belgian capital and heart of the European Union embraced its biennial celebration of flowers, scents, and design. But this year, instead of a vast carpet covering the cobblestones of the Grand Place, the blooms were moved indoors, filling the salons of the […]
Typhoon Peipah brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to Japan, leaving at least 14,450 households without power and causing property damage in several prefectures, including Shizuoka, Miyazaki, Ibaraki, Aichi, and Ehime. Local authorities reported minor injuries from flying debris and shattered windows. The storm also disrupted local train services. Japan’s Meteorological Agency warned that […]
Funeral prayers were held in New Jersey for 29-year-old Musa Çetin, who was found unconscious while in police custody in New York and later died in hospital. His death has raised serious concerns among relatives, who say negligence and delayed intervention contributed to the tragedy. The ceremony at Bergen Mosque drew members of the […]
Speaking at the 10th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is ready to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but only in Moscow. “If anyone truly wants to meet with us, we are ready. The best place is Moscow, the hero city. Security will be ensured, we give a 100% […]
In Eskişehir, 28-year-old barber Caner Yıldırım invested 1.25 million TL to convert a minibus into a solar-powered mobile barbershop. The vehicle offers full services, from haircuts and waxing to face masks, with systems for hot water, air conditioning, and waste collection. Yıldırım said he launched the project to save clients’ time after the pandemic, […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met in Beijing on Victory Day, agreeing to boost strategic cooperation and defend their countries’ common interests. Xi praised the traditional Beijing-Pyongyang friendship, calling the two nations “good neighbors and comrades,” while Kim pledged full support for China’s sovereignty and development goals. The leaders […]
The 9th Türkiye-Kyrgyzstan Turkish Film Days began in Bishkek with the premiere of Murat Fıratoğlu’s “One of the Days Hemme Died.” The event, supported by both countries’ culture ministries, brought Turkish actors and directors to Kyrgyzstan for red carpet screenings. Officials highlighted the role of cinema in strengthening cultural ties. Türkiye’s Cinema Director Birol Güven […]
French President Emmanuel Macron said 26 countries have pledged to send troops to Ukraine after a ceasefire as part of security guarantees. He stressed the plan is defensive, not a war effort, while Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky called it a “first concrete step.” US President Donald Trump urged Europe to stop buying Russian oil and press […]