A drone strike hit the Sersenk Oil Field in the Duhok province of Iraq’s Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) on Monday morning. The KRG Ministry of Natural Resources confirmed that the attack, carried out by an explosive-laden UAV, caused no casualties. The ministry also condemned the attack, noting it followed two similar drone strikes on the […]
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said a political agreement on the 18th sanctions package against Russia is imminent, expressing hope it would be reached today. Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, Kallas emphasized continued support for Ukraine and welcomed the US decision to send advanced weapons systems. Addressing other global issues, […]
A wildfire in the La Sal Mountains of Utah, USA, produced a rare fire tornado, captured on video by firefighters. Strong winds fueled the phenomenon, raising alarm, though no injuries were reported. The Deer Creek Fire has scorched over 8,900 acres. Authorities say eight major wildfires have burned more than 60,000 acres across Utah so […]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Lavrov conveyed President Vladimir Putin’s greetings and discussed preparations for Putin’s visit to China in September. Xi expressed a commitment to deepening strategic ties with Russia. Putin is expected to attend the SCO summit […]
The death toll from the July 4 floods in Texas, USA, has climbed to 131, with 97 people still missing. Governor Greg Abbott said most fatalities occurred in Kerrville, particularly at Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ camp. Search efforts continue in the Guadalupe River area.
On the 9th anniversary of the failed July 15, 2016 coup attempt in Türkiye, citizens began visiting the July 15 Martyrs’ Memorial on the iconic bridge in Istanbul from early morning. Children were among the first visitors, offering prayers and learning about the events of that night. Thirteen-year-old Arda Demir said, “The Republic of […]
US President Donald Trump warned that Russia will face severe economic sanctions unless it agrees to a ceasefire in Ukraine within 50 days. “My call to Putin is clear. If a meaningful ceasefire is not reached, we will impose 100% secondary tariffs,” Trump said after meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White […]
A dolphin put on a spectacular show off the coast of Esenköy, a town in the Çınarcık district of Yalova, Türkiye. The dolphin approached the shore and leaped several meters into the air, drawing applause and cheers from residents watching from the beach. Sightings of dolphins are common in the area, but such displays remain […]
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned that a proposed 30% US tariff on European goods would effectively amount to a trade ban, severely disrupting transatlantic supply chains. Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Sefcovic expressed disappointment over a letter from US President Donald Trump that halted expected trade progress. “We were […]
Australia launched the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) for the first time in the Indo-Pacific during the “Talisman Sabre” military exercise alongside the US, Japan, France, South Korea, and Singapore. Held across thousands of kilometers, the exercise involves 40,000 troops from 19 countries. Australian Brigadier General Nick Wilson said the joint HIMARS use […]