One of Türkiye’s largest and most advanced warships, the Gabya-class frigate TCG Gelibolu (F-493), is preparing to join NATO’s Standing Naval Force. Known for its versatile combat capabilities, the 138-meter frigate plays a key role in Türkiye’s “Blue Homeland” doctrine. Built with two General Electric LM2500 gas turbines and capable of exceeding 29 knots, […]
A 45-year-old bridge over the Mahisagar River in Gujarat’s Vadodara district collapsed, killing nine and injuring eight. Five vehicles plunged into the river, and a tanker was left stranded. Rescue teams, including firefighters and divers, responded quickly. Locals blamed officials for ignoring maintenance warnings. The collapse cut a key route between Vadodara and Anand, forcing […]
Flash floods triggered by heavy rain in New Mexico’s Ruidoso region killed three people, including two children, and injured three others. One house was swept away by the floodwaters. Officials said the Rio Ruidoso River rose nearly 2.7 meters within minutes. Emergency crews carried out at least 85 rescues. Authorities urged residents to seek higher […]
A forest fire near Pennes-Mirabeau, close to Marseille, France, has injured 110 people, including nine firefighters and 22 police officers, according to Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau. About 800 firefighters are battling the fast-spreading blaze, which was fueled by strong winds and dry vegetation. The fire began from a burning vehicle and has scorched 700 […]
A Ukrainian drone attack on Gorodskoy Beach in Russia’s Kursk region killed three people, including a soldier, and injured seven, among them a child. Acting Governor Alexander Khinshtein said the soldier was helping evacuate civilians after the first UAV strike when a second blast killed him. The attack targeted a family-filled area, with five of […]
US President Donald Trump has called for a 50% increase in tariffs on copper mineral trade during a cabinet meeting at the White House. He warned that tariffs could reach up to 200% for sectors like semiconductors and medical products. Trump stated, “It’s time for the US to collect its money from countries that […]
The death toll from an attack on the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated cargo ship Eternity C in the Red Sea has risen to four. The ship, carrying 22 crew members—21 Filipinos and one Russian—was struck by drones and RPGs launched from Houthi speedboats, according to EU naval mission Aspides. Two crew members were also injured, and the […]
French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the British Parliament, urging a Gaza ceasefire based on a two-state solution and calling for deeper UK-France cooperation in global security, defense, and diplomacy. Speaking in English, Macron praised shared wartime history and alliance with Ukraine, emphasizing a joint commitment to peace in the Middle East. He urged the release […]
A session of Armenia’s Parliament turned violent as ruling and opposition deputies exchanged blows during debate over lifting immunity for opposition MP Artur Sargsyan. Sargsyan, accused of plotting terrorist acts and attempting to seize power, had his immunity revoked after a heated vote. The clash erupted after Prosecutor General Arpine Vardapetyan requested the detention of […]
Forest fires raging in Spain’s Catalonia region since Tuesday have burned around 2,377 hectares, impacting 18,000 residents. Authorities advised locals to stay indoors as strong winds hampered firefighting efforts, especially in the protected Els Ports nature park. Spain’s national weather agency noted June was the hottest on record, warning of more frequent heatwaves. So […]