An Israeli airstrike targeted Abu Helu School near the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, narrowly missing two children and a passerby, who were seen fleeing in panic. The school, sheltering displaced Palestinians, was destroyed in the attack. One person was injured and taken to al-Awda Hospital. Despite the severity of the strike, no fatalities […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said they are “moving towards a good decision” on granting an export license for Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Türkiye, though no final decision has been made yet. Merz met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London. At their joint press conference, Starmer said the UK-Germany relationship is entering a […]
In Türkiye’s Bursa province, Karaoğlan Village in the Mustafakemalpaşa district now hosts the highest number of stork nests in the region, boasting 32 nests—eight times more than the famous Eskikaraağaç “Stork Village.” Located on the shores of Lake Uluabat, one of Europe’s key wetlands, Karaoğlan has become a haven for storks. The village is […]
Russia has handed over the bodies of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers in exchange for 19 Russian soldiers as part of an agreement reached during peace talks in Istanbul. Russian Vice President Vladimir Medinsky stated, “As a continuation of the Istanbul agreements, we returned 1,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers today and received the bodies of 19 of […]
In Antalya, a shuttle driver resting in the shade was shocked to find a snake above him attempting to swallow a mouse. Mustafa Çiftçi had pulled over to rest before an airport transfer. While sitting under a tree, he heard a strange noise from above. Looking up, he came face to face with a snake […]
Life has returned to normal in Umayyad Square, the site of the Syrian General Staff in Damascus, following Israeli airstrikes. The area, which had been closed to traffic and saw widespread panic during the attacks, is now bustling with vehicles and pedestrians. Some civilians gathered near the damaged buildings out of curiosity. Ali Bakranlı […]
NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus G. Grynkewich, announced that preparations are underway to deliver Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine in coordination with Germany. Speaking at the LandEuro 2025 conference in Wiesbaden, Grynkewich said, “We are working very closely with the Germans on the Patriot systems, and my instructions are to complete the […]
The Ukrainian parliament approved President Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposal to appoint Yulia Svyrydenko as the new prime minister. Svyrydenko, 39, secured 262 votes in the 450-seat chamber, becoming Ukraine’s 19th prime minister and the second woman in the country’s history to hold the post. She has served as Economy Minister and Deputy Prime Minister since […]
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara accused Israel of trying to destabilize Syria and divide its people, saying, “We are strong enough to defeat all Israeli attempts.” In his first public address since recent Israeli strikes, al-Shara said, “Since the fall of the Assad regime, Israel has tried to sow discord and hinder our recovery efforts.” He […]
Water buffaloes bathing in a stream in Söğütlü village, Erzurum, offer a scene reminiscent of Tanzania’s Serengeti. The village, known for cabbage farming and its fish lake, is also famous for its buffalo milk, yogurt, and cheese. Amid rising temperatures, local farmers urge authorities to prioritize water access for the animals to sustain this traditional […]