Türkiye is rapidly rebuilding cities hit by the February 2023 earthquakes, with 300,000 homes now completed. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Minister Murat Kurum will hand over the keys at a ceremony in Malatya on September 6. The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change said over 304,000 independent units, including residences, workplaces, and […]
Malta, one of the world’s smallest countries with just 316 square kilometers, is overwhelmed by tourists arriving on cruise ships and flights. The island’s capital, Valletta, dazzles visitors with centuries-old architecture, Mediterranean charm, and a lively cultural scene. The Paceville district in St. Julian’s is a hub for nightlife and festivals, while world-class concerts, […]
Kazakh cellist Bagjan Oktyabr, known as his country’s cultural ambassador, enchanted audiences in Istanbul during his “Ruh Terapisi” world tour. Performing at the Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theater, he received a standing ovation for his renditions of music from popular Turkish TV series such as Aşk-ı Memnu, Kara Sevda, Yalı Çapkını, and Yaprak Dökümü. […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing on the sidelines of China’s Victory Day celebrations. The talks were held at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, where both leaders praised growing ties. Putin said relations have reached the level of “special trust and friendship,” noting North Korea’s support under their strategic […]
US President Donald Trump announced that American forces attacked a drug-laden boat linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel in the Caribbean, killing 11 suspected terrorists. He said the group, designated a foreign terrorist organization, operates under Nicolás Maduro and is responsible for crimes across the region. Trump stated the strike occurred in international waters […]
China celebrated the 80th anniversary of its victory over Japan in World War II with a large-scale military parade in Beijing on September 3. The ceremony opened with an 80-gun salute and featured displays of advanced weapons, including the DF-5C intercontinental nuclear missile, drones, and hypersonic missiles. More than 20 world leaders attended, among […]
A bomb blast struck a commemoration ceremony in Quetta, Pakistan’s Balochistan province, killing 13 people and injuring dozens. The event marked the death anniversary of Sardar Attaullah Mengal, founder of the Balochistan National Party. The Counter-Terrorism Department said the incident near Shahwani Stadium is being investigated as a possible suicide bombing. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz […]
Rescue efforts for Russian mountaineer Natalya Nagovitsina, stranded at 7,100 meters on Victory Peak in Kyrgyzstan, have been called off. The Kyrgyz Mountaineering Federation said there is no sign of her survival after days of drone searches and failed rescue attempts. Nagovitsina broke her foot during descent on August 12 and became trapped in freezing […]
A man stabbed four people in Marseille, France, before being shot and neutralized by police. Authorities said the victims’ injuries are not life-threatening, while the attacker remains in critical condition. The motive behind the attack is still unknown. Bystanders captured the moment police opened fire on video.
Heavy rains triggered a landslide in the Marra Mountains of Sudan’s Darfur region, burying a village and killing more than 1,000 people, according to the Sudan Liberation Army. Only one survivor was reported. Local sources warned that eight nearby villages with around 20,000 residents are also at risk, with many families fleeing to safer areas. […]