Three Italian Air Force planes from the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team collided mid-air during a demonstration flight over Pantelleria Island. All aircraft made emergency landings, with one veering off the runway. Two pilots escaped unharmed, while one was hospitalized with a suspected broken leg. The cause of the accident is under investigation, though local media […]
Friedrich Merz has officially taken office as Germany’s new Chancellor after securing a majority in the second round of parliamentary voting. Backed by a coalition of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Merz received 325 votes in the Bundestag, surpassing the required 316. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented Merz […]
Russia and Ukraine carried out their 64th prisoner exchange, with 205 detainees returned on each side, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. The released Russian soldiers were transported to Belarus for medical and psychological care. All will undergo further treatment and rehabilitation under the Russian Defense Ministry. The United Arab Emirates mediated the exchange, with […]
A silent commemoration was held at Emin Duraku Elementary School for 15-year-old Şilan Görenç, who was fatally stabbed by her father at their home in Prizren, Kosovo. Şilan, a 9th grade student, was killed in the early morning attack that also left her mother and sister seriously injured. Students and teachers left flowers and her […]
China and Egypt have completed their first joint air force exercise, “Civilization Eagles 2025,” marking China’s first military deployment to Africa. Held over 18 days, the drill included air combat, refueling, suppression of enemy defenses, and search-and-rescue operations. China’s Defense Ministry called it a “new milestone” in bilateral military cooperation. Chinese jets were filmed flying […]
Four people were killed and 39 injured in Israeli airstrikes targeting Houthi sites in Yemen, according to Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV. The strikes came after a Houthi missile hit Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport. Israel launched attacks with 20 warplanes, hitting a cement factory in Bajil and Hudaydah Port. Three were killed and 35 wounded […]
The milking journey of buffalos in Hürmetçi Marshes, located 1,073 meters above sea level on Erciyes Mountain’s slopes in Türkiye, captivates visitors with visuals reminiscent of African wildlife documentaries. After grazing, the buffalos wade through wetlands to reach their owners for milking near Sultan Marshes, a key site for migratory birds between Europe, Asia, […]
CDU leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure enough votes to become Germany’s new prime minister in the first round of Bundestag voting, marking a first in the country’s political history. Merz received 310 votes—6 short of the required 316—in the 621-member session. Despite the CDU/CSU and SPD coalition holding 328 seats, the result highlighted […]
Ukraine launched drone strikes on Moscow for the second consecutive day, forcing the closure of four major airports overnight. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said 19 UAVs were intercepted, with no major damage or casualties reported. Russia’s defense forces claimed they downed 105 Ukrainian drones nationwide. In retaliation, Russia struck Ukraine’s Odessa and Kharkiv regions. […]
Multiple explosions rocked Port Sudan after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) reportedly targeted a fuel depot with a drone, igniting a massive fire. Thick smoke was seen rising from the port area as local media reported RSF drone strikes on key sites including the fuel depot, Port Sudan International Airport, and a hotel near government […]