Türkiye’s Kaan Kahriman won the European Weightlifting Championship title in the men’s 67 kg category in Moldova. He claimed gold in the snatch with 146 kg, silver in the clean and jerk with 170 kg, and secured the overall gold with a total of 316 kg. Fellow national athlete Ferdi Hardal earned silver in the […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the northern Gaza Strip, currently occupied by Israeli forces, amid ongoing military operations. Wearing a bulletproof vest and helmet, he was accompanied by Defense Minister Yisrael Katz and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. “We will not stop until we achieve all the goals of the war and win,” Netanyahu […]
Hamas’ armed wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, released a video warning Israeli families that hostages held in Gaza may die due to ongoing Israeli military operations. The group claimed communication was lost with the unit guarding soldier Edan Alexander, a dual US-Israeli citizen. In the video, Hamas said, “Be prepared,” and warned families that […]
At a high-level conference in London marking two years of civil war in Sudan, the EU pledged €522 million and the UK £120 million in humanitarian aid. The conference, attended by diplomats from around 20 countries, called for an immediate ceasefire amid what is described as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. UK Foreign Secretary David […]
Seven prisons across France were targeted in overnight attacks, with vehicles set ablaze and a prison gate hit by automatic gunfire. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said the attacks aimed to intimidate inmates and disrupt the government’s anti-drug efforts. No group has claimed responsibility. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau vowed a “ruthless” response, while prison unions […]
Russian intelligence chief Sergey Naryshkin warned that Poland and the Baltic states would be the first to suffer if NATO attacks Russia or Belarus. Speaking in Minsk after meeting Belarusian President Lukashenko, Naryshkin said NATO’s military activity near their borders is increasing. He added that resolving the Ukraine war requires Ukraine’s neutrality, disarmament, and […]
An explosion occurred while welding a truck’s fuel tank at an industrial site in Konya, Türkiye. The welder, protected by a safety mask, escaped without injury despite being thrown to the ground by the blast. The explosion was caused by residual fuel in the tank. Security camera footage captured the moment of the blast and […]
The new Presidential Complex in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), built in Lefkoşa at a cost of 4.5 billion liras, will open on May 3. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to attend the ceremony. Modeled after Türkiye’s Beştepe complex, the campus includes the Presidential Palace, Parliament, Prime Ministry, a national library, mosque, […]
In Bitlis, Türkiye, rare snowfall in April blanketed blooming inverted tulips—locally known as “Crying Brides”—on high-altitude mountains, creating striking scenes. Nature photographers captured the red flowers peeking through half a meter of snow in the Karçınbaşı region, offering a unique visual contrast. Experts say this unexpected weather event is a first in years.
Hundreds of flamingos formed a striking scene at Akkaya Dam in Niğde, Türkiye, as they stopped during their spring migration. The colorful gathering attracted birdwatchers and nature photographers, with aerial footage capturing the vibrant spectacle on the water.