Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the first vote to elect the 267th pope was inconclusive. As tradition dictates, the smoke at 21:01 local time confirmed no cardinal received the two-thirds majority required. The crowd in St. Peter’s Square expressed disappointment as they await the next round of voting.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara met with French President Emmanuel Macron during his first official visit to Europe since taking office. The two leaders discussed Syria’s reconstruction, sanctions, and regional tensions in a meeting at the Élysée Palace. Macron stressed the need to protect all Syrians and called for justice over recent violence. He urged the […]
Cardinals from 71 countries gathered in the Vatican on Monday to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis on April 21. A total of 133 cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel for the secretive conclave, where mobile signals were cut and a strict oath of secrecy was taken. The cardinals will hold […]
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has rejected the European Union’s plan to phase out all Russian gas imports by 2027, calling it “economic suicide” and vowing to veto the proposal. Speaking alongside Deputy PM Denisa Sakova, Fico criticized the EU’s push to ban new gas contracts with Russia and end existing LNG imports. He argued […]
The Sazlıdere Bridge, part of Türkiye’s controversial Canal Istanbul project, has reached a construction milestone with its towers rising to 100 meters in height. The bridge, which will connect the districts of Başakşehir, Kayaşehir, and Bahçeşehir, is one of six planned for the canal and features a 1,618-meter total length including approach viaducts. It will […]
Pakistan’s government has authorized its armed forces to respond to India’s recent missile attacks, calling the strikes a “clear act of war under international law.” Following a National Security Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office condemned the attacks, which reportedly targeted civilian areas and caused […]
The death toll from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has reached 52,653, with 118,897 people injured, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. In the last 24 hours alone, 34 more people were killed and 145 injured. Since Israel ended the ceasefire on March 18, at least 2,545 Palestinians have […]
A Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight killed a mother and her son in Kyiv and injured at least seven others, including four children, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Russia reportedly launched 4 ballistic missiles and 142 drones across five regions. Ukraine responded by targeting Moscow for the third consecutive night. Russian air defenses […]
Canola fields in Istanbul’s Büyükçekmece district have burst into bloom, creating a striking yellow landscape around Lake Büyükçekmece. Aerial images show vast fields of the oilseed plant, known for its use in vegetable oil, contrasting with the city’s urban sprawl. The blooming season has drawn locals to stop and photograph the vibrant scene, offering […]
The Sarı Gelin Waterfall in Uzunkavak, Tortum district, enchants visitors with its dramatic spring flow and icy winter charm. Cascading from a rocky height, the waterfall becomes a hotspot for ice climbing and nature photography during the colder months. Locals, proud of their village’s natural and agricultural richness, are calling on tourists and outdoor […]