At least 37 people, including children, were killed in Israel’s latest airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, local sources reported. The attacks targeted a home in Deir al-Balah, a gas station in the Nuseirat Refugee Camp, and a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City. Many were injured and remain trapped under rubble. The strike […]
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call lasting over two hours, agreeing to begin immediate ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Putin described the call as “comprehensive and constructive,” stating that Russia supports a peaceful solution and is ready to work on a memorandum outlining principles and timing for […]
At the UK-EU Summit in London, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa agreed on a new defense and security partnership. The UK will gain access to the EU’s €150 billion defense credit program. The deal also includes agreements on energy cooperation, youth mobility, and a 12-year […]
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) reported that 92% of homes in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed since Israel launched its military operations on October 7, 2023. UNRWA described the situation as “unimaginable destruction,” stating that many Palestinians have been repeatedly displaced, with a severe shortage of shelters. Israel, which has blocked […]
Governor of Muş Avni Çakır joined a hiking event at Ilıca Plateau (2,100 m altitude) to highlight the city’s natural beauty and tourism potential. The 5-km hike, organized by the Governorship in cooperation with AFAD and the Genç Adımlar Association, started at Turna Lake and included music and folk dances. Governor Çakır invited more […]
Azerbaijan and Iran have begun the Araz-2025 joint military exercise in Khojavend, a region liberated from Armenian occupation. The opening ceremony featured tributes to national martyrs and leaders, with both countries’ anthems played. According to Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry, the exercise aims to enhance bilateral military cooperation and build trust between the armed forces. Senior […]
Türkiye has launched its first musical road on the Nallıhan-Beypazarı State Road in Ankara, where drivers can hear Mozart’s “Turkish March” when traveling at a constant speed. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said the application works by placing grooves on the road that produce musical notes through vehicle vibrations. The first installation was completed […]
A ceremony marking May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day was held at Baku Turkish Anatolian High School in Azerbaijan. The event was attended by Turkish Ambassador Birol Akgün, Military Attaché Brig. Gen. Gaffar Gören, TRNC Representative Ufuk Turganer, embassy staff, students, and parents. The program began with a moment of silence and […]
A powerful storm struck Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing three people and injuring 13 others as falling trees and signboards caused widespread damage. According to rescue official Bilal Ahmad Faizi, the storm also affected parts of Islamabad, causing power outages and damaging vehicles and solar panels due to hail. Emergency teams were dispatched across the […]
New York’s Times Square hosted a concert by Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense Mehter Band as part of the Traditional Turkish Day Parade and Festival. The 60-member team performed Ottoman-era marches, drawing strong interest from both Turkish-Americans and tourists. Representatives from Turkish civil society groups and the New York Consulate General also joined the […]