Russia said it hit a U.S.-made Patriot air defense system in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region with an Iskander missile, destroying key components. Despite recent ceasefire talks in Istanbul, clashes continue. Russia also claimed to have downed 105 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 35 over the Moscow region.
The roof of the Fengyang Drum Tower in China’s Anhui Province collapsed on May 19, causing panic among tourists but no injuries. Built in 1375 during the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt in 1995, the tower had been under maintenance due to structural concerns. Authorities have launched an investigation.
Severe flooding in New South Wales, Australia, has left two people dead and hundreds of homes without power following heavy rainfall. Thousands were stranded as roads closed and education was suspended across the state. Premier Chris Minns warned of more bad news ahead and apologized for delays in rescue operations. Authorities say 2,500 emergency workers […]
Violence broke out in Buenos Aires as retirees, unions, and football fans protested President Javier Milei’s austerity policies and demanded higher pensions. Clashes with police left many injured near the Congress building. Lawmakers failed to pass bills supporting pension hikes, with 133 absent during the vote. While opposition figures called the situation “unacceptable,” Milei’s […]
Pink oleander trees have transformed the mountain slopes of Kozan’s Memili Neighborhood in Adana, Türkiye, into a colorful spectacle. Despite being known as the “flower of death” due to their toxicity, the blooming trees are attracting photographers and nature lovers. Local visitor Filiz Sakin said, “Although it’s called poisonous, oleander is also used in […]
Two Israeli Embassy employees were killed in an armed attack near the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., at around 9:00 p.m. local time. The suspect, 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, was arrested at the scene after shouting “Free Palestine.” US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem condemned the attack and vowed justice, while the FBI launched […]
Israel has eased its blockade on Gaza, allowing 100 humanitarian aid trucks to enter the territory via the Kerem Shalom Crossing, according to COGAT. The trucks carried flour, baby food, and medical supplies, all inspected by Israeli authorities. However, the UN stated it has not received any of the aid and said Israeli officials have […]
During a White House meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, former US President Donald Trump described violence against white farmers in South Africa as “genocide” and showed video footage to support his claims. “If this is genocide, we need to take these people into our country,” Trump said, also referencing Elon Musk’s South […]
Andriy Portnov, former aide to ex-Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, was shot dead in Madrid’s upscale Pozuelo de Alarcon district. Spanish authorities say unidentified gunmen opened fire as the 52-year-old was dropping off his children at school, striking him in the back and head before fleeing. Portnov, a former MP and lawyer, fled Ukraine with […]
The Organization of Turkic States adopted the 71-article Budapest Declaration at its informal summit in Hungary, attended by Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other Turkic leaders. The declaration outlines steps for deeper cooperation in trade, infrastructure, security, and green energy, and highlights support for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and a two-state […]