China’s CNOOC has signed a 5-year deal with UAE’s ADNOC to purchase 500,000 tons of LNG annually starting in 2026. The move follows China’s halt in LNG imports from the US amid rising tariffs. This marks China’s third LNG agreement with the UAE as tensions escalate with Washington. Other Chinese firms, including ENN and […]
Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu arrived in Damascus for a two-day visit and met with Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Bedir. Both sides emphasized the importance of cooperation in transport, trade, and regional peace. Uraloğlu said, “If we can’t reach each other, we can’t do anything,” highlighting plans to improve road, rail, air, and maritime […]
The Vatican announced that Pope Francis’ funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter’s Basilica. His body will be buried in Rome’s Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, honoring his wish—making him the first pope in over a century not to be buried in the Vatican. An image of the Pope’s […]
Mount Nemrut in Adıyaman, Türkiye, drew hundreds of local and international tourists over the weekend. Known for its 2,000-year-old stone statues and UNESCO World Heritage status, the mountain offers a stunning sunrise experience. Visitors gathered before dawn to capture photos and admire the natural beauty. Many described the view as unforgettable and urged others […]
Two sharks spotted near the shore in Datça, Muğla, caused concern among locals. The sharks, seen circling close to a pier, were likely hunting near the coast. Citizens captured the moment on mobile phones before the sharks disappeared. Some beachgoers moved away, while others watched with curiosity.
Harvard University sued the Trump administration after $2.2 billion in federal funds were frozen. The university says the freeze is unlawful and meant to pressure it into changing policies. The dispute follows campus protests and Trump’s warnings to cut funding over alleged anti-Semitism and diversity programs.
At least 16 people, including five children, died and 30 others were injured when a speeding minibus plunged off a cliff in Sindh’s Jamshoro region, Pakistan. Authorities reported that several of the injured are in critical condition. The area was secured, and a full investigation into the crash has been launched.
South Korea successfully launched its fourth homegrown military spy satellite into orbit using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch, aimed at boosting surveillance capabilities amid tensions with North Korea, took place at 20:48 local time. The satellite entered orbit 15 minutes later. This marks the fourth satellite […]
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 caught fire while preparing for takeoff at Orlando International Airport in Florida. The incident occurred as the flight was bound for Atlanta, carrying 282 passengers and 12 crew. One of the engines caught fire shortly after the plane left the gate. All passengers were safely evacuated via emergency slides, […]
US President Donald Trump has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff across the country and at US facilities abroad in honor of Pope Francis, who died at 88. Trump announced the measure as a sign of respect, directing all public buildings, federal lands, military and naval bases, and diplomatic missions to comply until […]