The death toll from the explosion at Shahid Rajai Port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, has risen to 40, Hormozgan Governor Mohammad Ashuri confirmed. Over 1,000 people were injured, with 194 still hospitalized. Authorities reported that the fire triggered by the explosion remains partially uncontrolled but is expected to be extinguished by tonight. Iranian President Masoud […]
Despite the ceasefire with Lebanon effective since November 27, Israel launched an airstrike on the Hadath neighborhood south of Beirut. The Israeli army had warned residents to evacuate, claiming the targeted building was linked to Hezbollah. Casualty and damage reports are yet to be confirmed.
In Türkiye’s Kahramanmaraş province, construction of 80 steel-structured village homes continues in Kazanlıpınar, a neighborhood severely affected by the February 6, 2023 earthquakes. Led by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, the project aims to provide modern, earthquake-resistant housing. Local headman Cuma Çamkömür said 68 homes are near completion, with the remaining […]
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar strongly responded to Greek Cypriot criticism of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s planned May 3 visit to the TRNC, calling the remarks “nonsense” and asking, “Who are you to criticize my President?” Speaking at an economic meeting with Turkish tradesmen in Kyrenia, Tatar emphasized Türkiye’s historic […]
A forest fire in New Jersey’s Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area has burned 15,250 acres and forced over 5,000 people to evacuate. Authorities arrested 19-year-old Joseph Kling for intentionally starting the blaze. Prosecutors confirmed the act was deliberate, and officials say it could be the state’s largest wildfire in two decades. Firefighting efforts are […]
Yaroslav Moskalik, Deputy Chief of the Russian General Staff’s Main Operations Department, was killed in a car bomb explosion in Balashikha, near Moscow. Russian Investigative Committee spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko confirmed that a homemade explosive device planted in a parked vehicle caused the fatal blast. Moskalik, 59, was known for representing Russia in 2015 Ukraine peace […]
A South Korean documentary crew visited Türkiye’s eastern Hakkari province to film the stunning Cilo Mountains, capturing its glaciers and diverse landscapes. Guided by local nature photographer Emin Noyan, the team described the area as a “natural wonder showing all four seasons at once.” The footage, which includes the region’s culture, history, and ecosystem, will […]
Norway has officially appointed Marie Antoinette Sedin as its first ambassador to Palestine, marking a boost in diplomatic ties. Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Kravik announced the move, calling it a step toward formal relations. The appointment follows Norway’s recognition of Palestine in May, alongside Spain and Ireland. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store called the move […]
Turkish citizens in the US gathered in front of the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C., to counter an Armenian genocide commemoration march. Participants displayed photos of Turks killed in Armenian attacks and chanted “No to the genocide lie.” The protest, organized by the Turkish-American National Steering Committee (TASC), saw broad participation from Turkish Americans […]
South Korea and the US have agreed to prepare a trade agreement package by July 8 following high-level talks in Washington. South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok and Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to seek exemption from President Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs. Choi […]