A massive forest fire in the Antakya district of Hatay, southern Türkiye, has raged for more than 24 hours. Fueled by strong winds, the flames spread from Karaali to Alahan. Emergency teams from 16 provinces are battling the blaze with 674 vehicles and nearly 2,000 personnel on land and by air. Local resident Merve […]
Thailand’s Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra after a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen caused outrage. In the call, Shinawatra criticized a Thai military commander and appeared to defer to Hun Sen, sparking public backlash. Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungruangkit is now leading the country. Shinawatra has 15 days […]
A forest fire broke out in Dereköy, Manisa, western Türkiye. Firefighting teams, backed by planes and helicopters, are working to stop the flames from reaching homes. Strong winds and heat are making efforts difficult. Authorities urged residents to stay away. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order lifting most sanctions on Syria, White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announced. The decision excludes penalties on the Assad regime, human rights violators, ISIS affiliates, and Iranian proxies. Leavitt said the move aims to promote peace and stability, adding, “The President is committed to engaging with the […]
A brown bear and its cubs searching for food in garbage bins in Uludağ, one of Türkiye’s top tourist spots, caused panic after becoming aggressive when noticed by citizens. The bear was recorded by bystanders who encountered it during a walk. In an apparent attempt to protect its cubs, the bear suddenly charged at the […]
The bodies of Azerbaijani brothers Ziyeddin and Husayn Safarov, who were killed during a raid by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) in Yekaterinburg, were brought to Baku today. Their remains arrived at Heydar Aliyev International Airport under tight security and are scheduled for autopsy before burial in Agjabedi tomorrow. The Safarov family was among […]
An Israeli airstrike on Al-Baqa beach in the Gaza Strip killed 21 people, including journalist Ismail Abu Hatab, and injured 50 others. The attack occurred during rush hour, according to Palestinian sources. Journalist Ms. Abu Sultan was among the wounded. The Palestinian Media Office reported that the total number of journalists killed since Israel’s operations […]
Georgios Bartzokis, a Greek national, was detained after filming Turkish Cypriot military facilities without permission in Lefke, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Caught on June 27 while recording military housing and installations in Yedidalga, Bartzokis was taken into custody. Police found footage of other sensitive sites, including the Turkish Embassy and the TRNC Assembly. […]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed that NATO’s increased defense spending will harm the alliance and lead to its collapse. Speaking after the CSTO meeting in Kyrgyzstan, Lavrov criticized Poland’s foreign minister and said Russia would reduce its military spending, acting “with common sense” instead of reacting to “imaginary threats.” At last week’s NATO summit […]
In Türkiye’s Izmir province, wildfires between Menderes and Seferihisar forced evacuations after spreading rapidly due to strong winds. Emergency teams rescued an elderly man in a wheelchair and a citizen with his cat trapped in burning homes. Dozens of planes, helicopters, and ground crews are working to control the flames as neighborhoods like Orhanlı and […]