In Pakistan, chaos marred Independence Day celebrations in Karachi, leaving three dead and 75 injured. Gunfire erupted across multiple neighborhoods, including Liaquatabad, Korangi, Lyari, Mehmoodabad, Akhtar Colony, Keamari, Jackson, Baldia, Orangi Town, and Paposh Nagar. Police detained 20 suspects in connection with the shootings. Similar incidents have occurred in previous years, with 95 people injured […]
The ancient city of Kibyra in Burdur’s Gölhisar district, historically known as the “city of gladiators,” offered a stunning backdrop during the Perseid meteor shower on August 12-13. Renowned for its Roman-era structures and multi-layered history, Kibyra is on UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List since 2016. Visitors were treated to views of the Odeon, […]
Japanese authorities seized a record 1,046 tons of cannabis, worth around 5.2 billion yen (1.5 billion Turkish lira), in one of the country’s largest drug operations. The Narcotics Control Department, in cooperation with the Japan Coast Guard and Customs Agency, arrested three Vietnamese citizens who allegedly smuggled the drugs by sea to a warehouse […]
Forest fires in Greece have reached the port city of Patras in the Achaia region, destroying around 550 vehicles at the Patras Customs Office parking lot. Most of the vehicles were end-of-life and unfit for auction. The fires, which began in southern Peloponnese, spread to residential areas, prompting evacuations from some suburbs to the city […]
Leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany called for increased sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin refuses a ceasefire in Ukraine during his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska. In a joint statement, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that peace in […]
In Serbia, violent clashes erupted between government supporters and protesters opposing President Aleksandar Vucic’s administration. Incidents occurred in Vrbas, Backa Palanka, Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Niš, leaving dozens injured, including 16 police officers. Protesters said attacks were initiated by ruling party supporters. Police detained several people amid interventions. The protests, ongoing for nine months, began […]
A forest fire broke out near Denizgöründü village in Çanakkale’s central district around 1:30 p.m., spreading quickly due to strong winds. Teams from the Regional Directorate of Forestry are combating the flames with air and ground support.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Berlin for a surprise visit, meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz before joining an online conference with European leaders, including France, UK, Italy, Poland, Finland, and EU officials, to discuss Ukraine’s situation. A second call will include US President Donald Trump and Vice President James Vance ahead of the Trump-Putin […]
US National Guard troops and federal law enforcement officers have been deployed to Washington, DC, following President Donald Trump’s order, citing rising crime. Armored vehicles and barricades appeared in city centers. Mayor Muriel Bowser called the move “authoritarian,” denying crime was out of control. Around 800 National Guard troops and 500 federal officers are […]
A transformer in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, exploded after being struck by lightning, footage from a police dashcam shows. The blast caused flames, sparks, downed power lines, and power outages, but no injuries were reported. Authorities said the power company responded promptly.