The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that 56,531 civilians have been killed and 133,642 injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7, 2023. In the last 24 hours alone, 28 people were killed and 223 injured. Since Israel ended the ceasefire on March 18, 2025, 6,203 people have died and 21,601 have been injured. […]
Dolphins swimming in the deep blue waters of Istanbul created stunning scenes captured from the air. Seen more frequently in summer, the dolphins appeared to dance as they hunted alone or in groups off the shores of the Bosphorus. Their elegant movements and interactions with passing ships offered a view reminiscent of a nature […]
Tensions flared in the Israeli-occupied West Bank after a 14-year-old Israeli settler was shot by an Israeli soldier. In response, dozens of Israeli settlers attacked the military base housing the Binyamin Brigade, setting fire to vehicles and clashing with Israeli security forces. Six settlers were detained. The Israeli army said the soldier mistook the youth […]
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Kyiv for the first time in his new role, stating, “The freedom and future of Ukraine are the most important task of our foreign and security policy.” Accompanied by German arms industry representatives, Wadephul condemned Russia’s attacks and reaffirmed Germany’s support with air defense systems, humanitarian aid, and economic […]
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova in Pyongyang, marking the first anniversary of the countries’ strategic partnership. Kim emphasized the importance of cultural cooperation, stating, “We should further develop interaction in culture and art to better understand and learn from each other.” Lyubimova said cultural ties were at […]
A massive forest fire between Menderes and Seferihisar districts in Izmir continues to burn, forcing evacuations and destroying homes and barns. Strong winds helped spread the flames overnight. With daylight, aerial firefighting resumed using 4 aircraft and 14 helicopters, while ground crews and volunteers continued efforts to contain the blaze. Firefighting operations remain ongoing.
Three people were killed and more than 50 injured in a stampede during the Rath Yatra religious festival in Puri, in India’s eastern Orissa state. The incident occurred near the Gundicha temple as thousands gathered for the early-morning procession. Officials blamed the tragedy on a sudden crowd surge despite security measures. Two senior police officers […]
British police have launched an investigation after rapper Bob Vylan led Glastonbury Festival crowds in chants of “Death to the IDF.” The chant, made during a performance, drew strong backlash from the Israeli Embassy and UK officials. The BBC, which aired the festival, later removed the footage from its platform. Festival organizers condemned the remarks, […]
A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet crashed while intercepting Russian drones, killing the pilot. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the jet was hit after downing its seventh target and crashed as the pilot steered it away from residential areas. Russia launched 477 drones and 60 missiles overnight; Ukraine shot down 211 drones and 38 missiles. […]
Monsoon rains have claimed 17 lives in Pakistan, with flash floods hitting Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. In Swat, nine people drowned while trying to rescue children who fell into a river during a family picnic. Search operations are ongoing for four missing individuals. Eight more deaths were reported in Punjab due to roof collapses, […]