Heavy rains in Gansu province, China, have caused flooding and landslides, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing. The floods inundated residential areas, prompting President Xi Jinping to order a full-scale rescue operation
National swimmer Bengisu Avcı has made history as the first Turkish swimmer and the 38th globally to complete the “Ocean’s 7” course, which consists of seven of the world’s toughest marathon swims. Speaking from Tokyo, Avcı described her success in the Tsugaru Strait in Japan, where she swam 57 kilometers in 14.5 hours, far […]
Following a heat wave in Istanbul, recent rainfall has failed to replenish the city’s dams, with the overall occupancy rate now at 49.96%. The Alibey Dam, currently at 33.32%, showed severe drought conditions, with aerial footage revealing the emerging Güzelce Aqueduct as the water level receded. While Elmalı Dam remains the fullest at 67.42%, […]
Sivas carpets, a traditional handicraft from Türkiye, are renowned for their intricate designs, high loop count, and use of natural materials. These carpets, often priced at around $1,800 per square meter, require significant time and effort to produce, with some custom-made pieces containing up to one million knots. Customers usually wait up to a […]
The US government has doubled the reward for information leading to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, raising it from $25 million to $50 million. This increase follows allegations of Maduro’s ties to criminal organizations, including the Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil condemned the move as “political […]
Two people were killed when an MD 369 helicopter crashed into a river barge near East Alton, Illinois. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that the helicopter struck power lines over the Mississippi River before crashing. Firefighters extinguished the resulting fire, and the river was closed to traffic. An investigation is underway
US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his August 8 deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire in the Ukraine war, stating, “We are going to see what he has to say. It’s going to be up to him. I’m very disappointed.” Trump also clarified that Putin did not need to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky […]
Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon took to the streets after the Lebanese cabinet approved a US-backed proposal to disarm all non-state armed groups, including Hezbollah. The cabinet’s four-stage plan calls for disarmament in exchange for the US halting attacks on Lebanon and withdrawing from five southern locations. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem recently rejected the proposal, arguing […]
An Israeli airstrike on a vehicle traveling in southern Lebanon killed five people and injured 10. The attack occurred on the Masnaa-Anjar road, near the Syrian border, violating the ceasefire agreement reached with Lebanon last November. The strike was captured on a nearby security camera, showing civilians in the area panicking and seeking shelter.
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Moscow, discussing growing trade ties and cooperation in global security. Putin emphasized the strong political and economic relations between Russia and the UAE, with trade reaching $11.5 billion. Following the meeting, Putin told reporters that the UAE is an “appropriate” venue […]