The death toll in Pakistan from floods and landslides caused by monsoon rains since June 26 has risen to 800, officials said. Pakistan’s disaster agency warned of more heavy rainfall lasting until September 10. In neighboring India, swollen rivers and dams forced authorities to release water, raising levels of the Sutlej and Ravi rivers. Around […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging Moscow to accept the offer. “If the Russian side does not take this step, more pressure will need to be applied. The EU is working on other sanctions,” Merz said after talks with Canadian Prime […]
Tanju Acar, head of the Düzce Chamber of Commerce and Industry Assembly, tracked down his first car “Maviş,” (blue eyed) which he sold 41 years ago, in a scrap yard in Konya. After seven months of meticulous restoration, he gifted it to his 5-year-old grandson. Acar said the car carries deep sentimental value and promised […]
Thousands of protesters across Israel blocked major highways at dawn, demanding the government accept a ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement in Gaza. Demonstrators set tires on fire, shut down Tel Aviv’s Ayalon Highway, and gathered outside the US Embassy. The protests, organized by the Forum for the Families of Hostages and Missing Persons, also […]
Typhoon Kajiki made landfall on Vietnam’s north-central coast, killing three people and injuring 10. The storm damaged around 7,000 homes, flooded 28,800 hectares of rice fields, uprooted 18,000 trees, and caused widespread power outages after toppling 331 power poles across multiple provinces. Heavy rains also flooded streets in Hanoi, disrupting traffic. The typhoon weakened […]
A firefighting helicopter crashed into a lake near Rosporden in France’s Finistère region while refilling water to battle wildfires. Authorities said the two crew members escaped unharmed, and a replacement helicopter continued operations. The crash came as France fights its largest wildfire since 1949, which has killed one person, injured 23, and burned 16,000 hectares. […]
US President Donald Trump said Israel’s war in Gaza “absolutely has to end,” predicting a “definitive conclusion in the next two to three weeks.” He spoke after meeting South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung at the White House. Trump also urged Russian and Ukrainian leaders to meet directly, calling their war “a drone war unlike […]
The White House said bruising on US President Donald Trump’s hand was caused by frequent handshakes and aspirin use, dismissing speculation about IV therapy or medical procedures. Trump’s doctor described it as a mild, harmless side effect of aspirin therapy. The issue resurfaced after Trump welcomed South Korea’s President at the White House. Officials earlier […]
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met his Iranian counterpart Abbas Arakchi in Jeddah during the 21st Extraordinary Meeting of the OIC Foreign Ministers. The two discussed regional issues and the humanitarian crisis in Palestine. Fidan also held talks with the foreign ministers of Egypt, Djibouti, and Syria, and is scheduled to meet officials from Algeria, […]
At the foot of Gabar Mountain in Türkiye’s Şırnak province, Şerefiye Waterfall has become a popular summer escape with its cool air and natural beauty. Visitors hike three kilometers through Bertür Valley to reach the site, which now attracts 150 vehicles daily. Kayaboyun Village Headman Hakan Vural urged visitors not to pollute the area […]