Gaza Death Toll Reaches 51,000

  The death toll from Israeli attakcs in Gaza since October 7, 2023, has reached 51,000, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. In the past 24 hours alone, 17 people were killed and 69 injured. Since Israel ended the ceasefire on March 18, at least 1,630 people have died and over 4,300 have been wounded. […]

Nigeria Village Attacks: 54 Killed

  At least 54 people were killed in attacks on Zikke and Kimakpa villages in Nigeria’s Plateau state, Amnesty International reported. Armed assailants opened fire, looted homes, and set buildings ablaze. The region continues to face deadly violence between Muslim and Christian farming communities. Over 50 people were also killed in similar clashes last week, […]

Dust Storm in Iraq Hospitalizes Thousands

A massive dust storm swept across Iraq, reducing visibility below 1 km and affecting air traffic in Najaf and Basra. At least 2,751 people were hospitalized nationwide with respiratory issues, including 749 in Basra and 656 in Maysan. Basra province declared a public holiday due to severe conditions. Essential services continue to operate. The UN […]

EU Backs Two-State Solution, Pledges €1.6B Aid to Palestine

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas announced the bloc’s unified support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, following a high-level EU-Palestinian dialogue in Luxembourg. Kallas condemned the total aid blockade to Gaza and urged Israel to restore humanitarian access. She also voiced concern over Israeli settlement expansion and West Bank displacements, calling for […]

All-Female Blue Origin Crew, Including Katy Perry, Completes Spaceflight

Blue Origin launched an all-female crew into space aboard its New Shepard rocket from Texas, marking the first such mission since 1963. The six-member team included pop star Katy Perry, journalist Lauren Sanchez (fiancée of Jeff Bezos), former NASA engineer Aisha Bowe, researcher Amanda Nguyen, CBS anchor Gayle King, and filmmaker Kerianne Flynn. The suborbital […]

Türkiye Claims European Weightlifting Gold

  At the 2025 European Weightlifting Championships in Moldova, Türkiye’s Harun Algül won gold in the men’s 55 kg snatch event with a lift of 112 kg. Competing in Chisinau, Algül placed seventh in the clean and jerk and finished fifth overall. Fellow Turkish athlete Muammer Şahin ranked lower in all categories.  

Cat Gets Gold Tooth in Türkiye

  A cat in Zonguldak, Türkiye, received a gold tooth after a root canal procedure, using 1.4 grams of gold at the owner’s request. Veterinarian Ömer Faruk Alkan, who performed the treatment, said the application is rare and may be a first in the country. The cat recovered well and continues life normally with the […]

Xi Jinping Receives Official Welcome in Vietnam

  Chinese President Xi Jinping was officially welcomed in Hanoi by Vietnamese leaders at the start of his Southeast Asia tour. A 21-gun salute marked his arrival at the Presidential Palace, where he met with Communist Party General Secretary To Lam. Xi is expected to sign 40 cooperation agreements during his two-day visit. The tour […]

April Snow Transforms Uzungöl into Winter Wonderland

  Uzungöl, a popular tourist destination in Türkiye’s Trabzon province, was blanketed in snow in April, creating striking winter scenes. Known for its lush greenery in summer, the area drew visitors who were surprised by the sudden snowfall. Locals described the landscape as breathtaking, noting the rare experience of seeing all four seasons in a […]

Xi Jinping Visits Vietnam to Boost Regional Ties

  Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, as the first stop of his Southeast Asia tour. Welcomed by Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, Xi is expected to sign around 40 bilateral agreements. In a published article, Xi called for stronger cooperation with Vietnam in trade, AI, and green economy, amid rising US tariffs. Vietnam, […]