Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Eto has resigned after backlash over a comment claiming he “never had to buy rice” due to supporter gifts. Facing criticism amid rising rice prices, Eto admitted his remark was inappropriate and stepped down. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba appointed former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi as his replacement, praising his experience […]
Iran executed Yasin Huseynzade, who killed one and injured two at the Azerbaijani Embassy in Tehran in 2023. The Iranian judiciary confirmed the execution took place early in the morning. The attack, which Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev called a “terrorist act,” triggered a diplomatic crisis. Baku withdrew embassy staff, and both countries expelled diplomats. […]
Russia claims 70 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in a missile strike on a military training center near Shostka, Sumy region. The Russian Defense Ministry said Iskander missiles destroyed an arms depot and military vehicles. Ukraine confirmed 6 dead and over 10 wounded, announcing the dismissal of the unit commander and launching an investigation. The attack […]
Nobel laureate Prof. Dr. Aziz Sancar was honored with the Ali Şir Nevai International Award during the Organization of Turkic States Informal Summit in Budapest. TDT Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliyev praised Sancar for his scientific achievements and cultural contributions to the Turkic world. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban congratulated Sancar […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was welcomed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at Budapest’s Varkert Bazar ahead of the Organization of Turkic States (TDT) Informal Summit. Before the summit, Erdoğan held a friendly exchange with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The three leaders met in a cordial setting before […]
US President Donald Trump announced the launch of a new missile defense shield called “Golden Dome,” aimed at countering hypersonic and ballistic threats from land, sea, and space. The $175 billion project will feature AI-supported radar systems and space-based technologies, with an initial budget of $25 billion. Trump called the system a continuation of Reagan’s […]
The Israeli army conducted airstrikes on three buildings east of Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip. Local sources said residents were warned to evacuate before the attack. No casualties were reported. The strikes were recorded by residents as Israeli attacks on Gaza continue.
Students at Columbia University in New York protested during the graduation ceremony over the detention of pro-Palestine activists. Vice President Claire Shipman was booed by students shouting “You arrested us” as she took the stage. Demonstrators also called for the release of student activist Mahmoud Khalil, detained by US immigration authorities for leading pro-Palestine protests, […]
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said most EU member states support reviewing ties with Israel over its actions in Gaza. Speaking after the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Kallas confirmed growing support for revisiting the EU-Israel Association Agreement. She noted that while sanctions on Israeli settlers and ministers had been proposed, they were […]
Budapest is set to host the Organization of Turkic States (TDT) Informal Summit on May 20–21, marking the first time a country with observer status, Hungary, will host the event. The city has been decorated with TDT flags ahead of the summit, which will take place at the historic Varkert Bazar near the Danube. Leaders […]