SpaceX successfully launched the O3b mPOWER 9 and 10 satellites into medium Earth orbit aboard its Falcon-9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The satellites, built by Boeing, are part of SES’s global broadband network to provide high-speed internet worldwide. Following the launch, the Falcon-9’s reusable booster landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” platform in […]
Roketsan showcased six new defense systems at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, including the AKATA Encapsulated ATMACA, GÖKBORA missile, and TAYFUN BLOK-4 hypersonic missile. The launch was attended by military leaders like General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu and Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu. CEO Murat İkinci emphasized Roketsan’s role in strengthening Türkiye’s defense independence. Notable systems include a submarine-launched missile, […]
sraeli Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology Gila Gamliel sparked controversy by sharing a video on social media, depicting Palestinians being driven from Gaza by artificial intelligence. In the post, Gamliel wrote, “This is what Gaza will look like in the future. The voluntary exodus of Gazans is only possible with Trump and Netanyahu. It’s […]
Forest fires have broken out in several regions of Greece, including near Athens, amid a severe heatwave. In the Corinthia region, wildfires forced evacuations, with two people detained for allegedly starting the blaze. A helicopter fighting the fire in Aspropyrgos crashed into the sea, but the pilots were unharmed. Authorities have called for public help […]
Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, issued a stern warning to Israel, stating that “all options are on the table” if Israel fails to uphold its commitment to providing humanitarian aid to Gaza. Kallas condemned the killing of civilians seeking aid, calling it “indefensible,” and urged Israel to stop […]
Heavy rains and landslides in South Korea have killed 19 people and left nine missing, prompting President Lee Jae Myung to declare six regions as special disaster areas. Nearly 7,000 structures were damaged and 14,000 people evacuated, with 2,549 still unable to return home. The floods also destroyed 29,448 hectares of farmland and killed […]
Extreme heat in Iran has triggered widespread power and water outages, with temperatures soaring to 50°C in some provinces. To curb rising energy demand, the government declared public holidays in 11 provinces, including Tehran and Khuzestan. Around 20 million people face water shortages across 50 cities, while electricity usage in the capital has hit critical […]
A tornado formed over the Black Sea near the Perşembe district of Ordu, Türkiye, drawing attention as residents captured the rare phenomenon on their phones. The waterspout appeared at sunset near Medreseönü and lasted several minutes. No damage or injuries were reported.
A massive forest fire that started in Sakarya’s Geyve district and spread to neighboring Bilecik due to strong winds continues to burn. General Director of Forestry Bekir Karacabey shared dramatic footage showing flames spiraling skyward like a “firehose,” highlighting the fire’s intensity. Firefighting teams are still working to bring the blaze under full control
A visitor at France’s Centre-Pompidou Metz museum ate Maurizio Cattelan’s famous banana artwork “Comedian,” taped to a wall and valued at $6.2 million. The banana was swiftly replaced, in line with the artist’s instructions. It marks at least the fourth time the piece has been consumed since its debut in 2019