The Turkish Naval Forces Command has launched the large-scale DENİZKURDU-II/2025 military exercise across all Turkish seas, running from May 6 to 17. The drill involves 120 ships, 85 aircraft, and units from various institutions, including the Land Forces, Air Forces, Coast Guard, Gendarmerie, and ministries. It aims to test command effectiveness, readiness in multi-threat […]
360 historic caves on the slopes of Gabar Mountain in Şırnak, Türkiye, are drawing attention for their cultural and natural significance. Known as the Hazara Caves, they were recently explored in Akdizgin village, Güçlükonak district. Şırnak Culture and Tourism Director Celal Baz described the area as rich in human history and ideal for trekking […]
The number of people killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7, 2023, has risen to 52,928, with 119,846 injured, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. In the past 24 hours alone, 20 people were killed and 125 injured in new airstrikes. Since Israel ended the ceasefire on March 18, 2,799 people have […]
At the opening of the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Jury President Juliette Binoche honored 25-year-old Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona, killed with 10 family members in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. “She should have been among us tonight,” Binoche said, noting Hassona had just learned that a documentary featuring her—Put Your Soul on Your Hand […]
US President Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh during his Middle East tour. The 33-minute meeting marked the first US-Syria presidential contact in 25 years. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attended, and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan joined online. Talks focused on Syria’s new government and the recent lifting of US […]
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed at least 49 people, with dozens more injured. Local sources reported that four attacks targeted Jabalia Refugee Camp and nearby civilian areas. Four members of one family also died in a drone strike on a tent in Khan Younis. The death toll is expected to rise as many […]
Syrians took to the streets after US President Donald Trump announced the lifting of all sanctions on Syria. Celebrations were held in Damascus and other cities. Businesses launched campaigns, and the Syrian lira rose in value. Trump made the announcement in Saudi Arabia, saying the decision was made with Türkiye and Saudi leaders. He […]
US President Donald Trump announced the lifting of all sanctions on Syria. He said the decision was made together with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Speaking at an investment forum in Saudi Arabia, Trump called the sanctions “cruel and obstructive,” adding, “Now is the time for them to […]
During US President Donald Trump’s first official visit to Saudi Arabia, the two countries signed the largest arms and defense services agreement in history, valued at $142 billion. The deal was finalized at a ceremony in Riyadh attended by Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The agreement includes advanced combat systems, missile defense, naval […]
Türkiye successfully deployed two Bayraktar TB3 armed drones on its flagship vessel, TCG Anadolu, during the ongoing Denizkurdu-2025 naval exercise. This marks the first time two domestically produced drones have operated simultaneously from a short-runway ship. The drones, identified as PT-3 and PT-4, flew from Keşan and landed autonomously on TCG Anadolu. Tests included ammunition […]