The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting following Israel’s decision to expand its military operations in Gaza, sparking international condemnation. China expressed serious concern over Israel’s plan to seize Gaza, while Russia, France, and several other nations criticized the violation of international law and called for an immediate ceasefire. UN officials warned that […]
Members of Italy’s opposition Five-Star Movement (M5S) wore black, white, and green T-shirts, representing the Palestinian flag, during a parliamentary session to protest the government’s stance on Gaza. Riccardo Ricciardi criticized Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government for not recognizing the State of Palestine, despite widespread global recognition. Ricciardi accused the government of complicity in the […]
US President Donald Trump announced that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will sign a peace agreement at the White House. Trump claimed credit for halting the longstanding conflict between the two nations, stating his administration’s communication with both sides led to the agreement. He called the peace summit a historic […]
Heavy rains in Gansu province, China, have caused flooding and landslides, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing. The floods inundated residential areas, prompting President Xi Jinping to order a full-scale rescue operation
National swimmer Bengisu Avcı has made history as the first Turkish swimmer and the 38th globally to complete the “Ocean’s 7” course, which consists of seven of the world’s toughest marathon swims. Speaking from Tokyo, Avcı described her success in the Tsugaru Strait in Japan, where she swam 57 kilometers in 14.5 hours, far […]
Following a heat wave in Istanbul, recent rainfall has failed to replenish the city’s dams, with the overall occupancy rate now at 49.96%. The Alibey Dam, currently at 33.32%, showed severe drought conditions, with aerial footage revealing the emerging Güzelce Aqueduct as the water level receded. While Elmalı Dam remains the fullest at 67.42%, […]
Sivas carpets, a traditional handicraft from Türkiye, are renowned for their intricate designs, high loop count, and use of natural materials. These carpets, often priced at around $1,800 per square meter, require significant time and effort to produce, with some custom-made pieces containing up to one million knots. Customers usually wait up to a […]
The US government has doubled the reward for information leading to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, raising it from $25 million to $50 million. This increase follows allegations of Maduro’s ties to criminal organizations, including the Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil condemned the move as “political […]
Two people were killed when an MD 369 helicopter crashed into a river barge near East Alton, Illinois. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that the helicopter struck power lines over the Mississippi River before crashing. Firefighters extinguished the resulting fire, and the river was closed to traffic. An investigation is underway
US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his August 8 deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire in the Ukraine war, stating, “We are going to see what he has to say. It’s going to be up to him. I’m very disappointed.” Trump also clarified that Putin did not need to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky […]