Tanju Acar, head of the Düzce Chamber of Commerce and Industry Assembly, tracked down his first car “Maviş,” (blue eyed) which he sold 41 years ago, in a scrap yard in Konya. After seven months of meticulous restoration, he gifted it to his 5-year-old grandson. Acar said the car carries deep sentimental value and promised […]
Thousands of protesters across Israel blocked major highways at dawn, demanding the government accept a ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement in Gaza. Demonstrators set tires on fire, shut down Tel Aviv’s Ayalon Highway, and gathered outside the US Embassy. The protests, organized by the Forum for the Families of Hostages and Missing Persons, also […]
Typhoon Kajiki made landfall on Vietnam’s north-central coast, killing three people and injuring 10. The storm damaged around 7,000 homes, flooded 28,800 hectares of rice fields, uprooted 18,000 trees, and caused widespread power outages after toppling 331 power poles across multiple provinces. Heavy rains also flooded streets in Hanoi, disrupting traffic. The typhoon weakened […]
A firefighting helicopter crashed into a lake near Rosporden in France’s Finistère region while refilling water to battle wildfires. Authorities said the two crew members escaped unharmed, and a replacement helicopter continued operations. The crash came as France fights its largest wildfire since 1949, which has killed one person, injured 23, and burned 16,000 hectares. […]
US President Donald Trump said Israel’s war in Gaza “absolutely has to end,” predicting a “definitive conclusion in the next two to three weeks.” He spoke after meeting South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung at the White House. Trump also urged Russian and Ukrainian leaders to meet directly, calling their war “a drone war unlike […]
The White House said bruising on US President Donald Trump’s hand was caused by frequent handshakes and aspirin use, dismissing speculation about IV therapy or medical procedures. Trump’s doctor described it as a mild, harmless side effect of aspirin therapy. The issue resurfaced after Trump welcomed South Korea’s President at the White House. Officials earlier […]
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met his Iranian counterpart Abbas Arakchi in Jeddah during the 21st Extraordinary Meeting of the OIC Foreign Ministers. The two discussed regional issues and the humanitarian crisis in Palestine. Fidan also held talks with the foreign ministers of Egypt, Djibouti, and Syria, and is scheduled to meet officials from Algeria, […]
At the foot of Gabar Mountain in Türkiye’s Şırnak province, Şerefiye Waterfall has become a popular summer escape with its cool air and natural beauty. Visitors hike three kilometers through Bertür Valley to reach the site, which now attracts 150 vehicles daily. Kayaboyun Village Headman Hakan Vural urged visitors not to pollute the area […]
Vietnam declared a state of alert as Typhoon Kajiki made landfall from the South China Sea, forcing the evacuation of more than 586,000 people. Authorities warned that 400 settlements face risks of flooding and landslides, with schools and beaches closed nationwide and flights canceled in Thanh Hoa and Quang Binh. Prime Minister Pham Minh […]
Israeli airstrikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killed 19 people, including four journalists working for Reuters, AP, Al Jazeera, and NBC. The second strike reportedly hit as ambulances arrived to collect the wounded. Gaza’s Health Ministry said Israel has killed 62,686 Palestinians and injured 157,951 since October 7, 2023. The Gaza Media […]