Türkiye and the United States signed a Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding during the Erdoğan–Trump meeting at the White House. Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the deal marks a new stage in the deep-rooted partnership between the two countries in nuclear energy.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met US President Donald Trump at the White House for the first time in nearly six years. The meeting lasted 2 hours and 20 minutes. Afterward, Trump escorted Erdoğan to his car and briefly greeted Turkish officials.
The Israeli army carried out airstrikes on Houthi targets in Sana’a, Yemen, hitting command centers, propaganda sites, and UAV depots. Defense Minister Israel Katz said many Houthi elements were neutralized. The strikes came a day after Houthi drones hit Israel’s Eilat, injuring 22 people.
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said the suspicious drones seen over Denmark were a “hybrid attack” by a professional actor, though no evidence links Russia. Aalborg Airport was closed for hours after drones entered its airspace, following a similar scare at Copenhagen Airport earlier this week.
A lenticular cloud obscured the summit of Mount Süphan, Türkiye’s third-highest peak at 4,058 meters, creating a stunning view. The cloud was photographed from the Tatvan coast, with Lake Van and a passing ferry adding to the spectacle.
At Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport, a Rossiya Airlines passenger plane collided with a Hainan Airlines Airbus 330 during pre-flight preparations. The Rossiya plane, scheduled for St. Petersburg, suffered tail damage, while 100 passengers were safely transferred to another aircraft. Authorities confirmed no injuries and launched an investigation.
Ukraine’s military intelligence announced that two Russian An-26 transport aircraft and two radar stations were destroyed in a drone attack on Russian positions in Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014. The An-26 aircraft, a Soviet-era transport plane, is used for troops and cargo, while the radar stations serve as coastal defense systems.
Thailand’s new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and 36 cabinet members were sworn into office before King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida at Dusit Palace in Bangkok. The King wished the new government strength and wisdom, while Charnvirakul pledged to prioritize the economy, border security, and disaster management. The cabinet held its first meeting after the […]
At the White House’s new “Presidential Walk of Fame,” a photo of an automated signing machine was displayed instead of former US President Joe Biden’s portrait, drawing attention. Biden was previously criticized for using such a machine to sign official documents during his presidency.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Syrian President Ahmed al-Shahara in New York, USA, during the UN General Assembly. The two leaders signed a Joint Declaration restoring diplomatic ties, which were cut in 2022 after Syria recognized Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine.