Romania’s presidential race is headed to a runoff after far-right candidate George Simion led the first round with about 40% of the vote, according to early results from the Permanent Electoral Authority. With over 97% of ballots counted, Simion, leader of the nationalist Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), came out ahead but fell […]
During his visit to the United Nations in the USA, Prof. Dr. Onur Yaprak, President of the Liver Transplantation Center at Mega Medipol Hospital, stated that no new method for organ transplantation is expected to become available within the next decade. He said the global rise in obesity-related metabolic syndrome is a leading cause of […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during an official visit to the Czech Republic, said a ceasefire with Russia “could start even today” if Moscow were serious. He stressed the need for at least a 30-day ceasefire to allow diplomacy and warned that Russia would not act without increased international pressure. Czech President Petr Pavel supported Zelensky’s […]
Marking World Press Freedom Day, the Palestinian Journalists Union held a protest in Gaza, condemning Israeli attacks that have killed 212 journalists since the conflict began—11% of press members in the region. Union Secretary-General Ahed Farwana called for urgent international protection and prosecution of Israeli leaders for war crimes. Journalists at the rally pledged to […]
Brazilian police detained two suspects who planned a bomb attack using homemade explosives at Lady Gaga’s free concert on Copacabana Beach. Authorities said the suspects aimed to gain social media fame with the attack. Over 2 million people attended the event, which proceeded safely.
The Turkish Navy’s warship TCG BÜYÜKADA has arrived at Karachi Port for a scheduled visit aimed at boosting maritime ties with Pakistan. The visit, part of Türkiye’s MİLGEM project, follows a stop in Oman and will continue until May 7. Officials from both navies welcomed the vessel. Pakistani media highlighted the visit as a sign […]
Tortum Waterfall in Erzurum’s Uzundere district, one of Türkiye’s top natural landmarks, is experiencing a surge in water flow with the arrival of spring. Snowmelt from nearby mountains is raising the level of Tortum Lake, increasing the waterfall’s volume. Local shopkeeper Ömer Faruk Özgelen said, “The lake is filling, and our waterfall will soon […]
A landslide occurred during road construction in the Yüncüler village of Artvin’s Yusufeli district, cutting off vehicle access to a neighborhood of about 20 households. The moment of the collapse was captured on video by a construction equipment operator. The incident took place while Provincial Special Administration teams were digging foundations to rebuild a wall […]
In Australia, more than 300 vehicles suffered punctured tires after 750 kilograms of sharp metal casting spilled from a truck on the M1 Pacific Highway, one of the country’s busiest roads. The incident, which occurred in the early morning, led to a major traffic shutdown. New South Wales State Highway Patrol Commander Howard Collins […]
On the second day of TEKNOFEST TRNC, the ATAK T-129 Attack Helicopter and Bayraktar TB2 armed drone performed a joint demonstration flight, drawing significant attention from spectators. The skies over the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus also hosted a flight by HÜRKUŞ, the domestically developed military training aircraft by Turkish Aerospace Industries, impressing the audience […]