A light-engine Aerostar R40F crashed in Kazakhstan’s Akmola region on August 17, killing the pilot and passenger. Local media identified the passenger as 43-year-old Diana Akhmetova, a mother of three, who had booked the flight as a birthday gift to fulfill her dream of flying. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
Drone footage showed thousands of newly imported vehicles lined up at Haydarpaşa Port in Istanbul, awaiting customs clearance before being sent to dealers. The surge in imports has congested the port and is expected to drive down used car prices in Türkiye. Vahit Aldı
Russian officials said the death toll from last week’s factory explosion in Ryazan has risen to 25, with 158 injured. Local media reported the blast may have been triggered by gunpowder ignition. The Investigative Committee has launched an inquiry into the cause.
A passenger train traveling from Daegu to Jinju struck inspection workers near Cheongdo in North Gyeongsang Province, killing two and injuring five. Korea Railways (KORAIL) said no passengers were hurt among the 89 onboard, but services were suspended. Authorities launched an investigation into the accident.
In Gümüşhane, near Türkiye’s Black Sea region, a sea of fog covering the valleys at sunset turned the peaks into postcard-like scenery with orange and purple hues. The phenomenon is often seen from Ziyaretburnu Hill at 2,485 meters, where clouds fill the valleys like an endless ocean. Local videographer Hüseyin Mutlu, who shares the […]
After hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders at the White House, US President Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Russia could be reached “within a week or two.” He confirmed indirect talks with Vladimir Putin and called for a trilateral agreement. Zelensky stressed security guarantees and the return of abducted Ukrainian children. […]
Ukrainian officials said the death toll from Russia’s attack on Kharkiv has risen to seven, including two children, while 20 people were injured, six of them children. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned Russia as a “murderous war machine” and urged stronger transatlantic pressure. Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 140 drones overnight — the […]
Around 500,000 people rallied in Tel Aviv, Israel’s largest protest since the war began, demanding the release of hostages. Police used tear gas, detained 38 people, and clashed with crowds outside the ruling Likud Party headquarters. Demonstrations also spread to Jerusalem, while families of hostages staged a one-day strike.
Gaza’s Health Ministry said five people, including two children, died of starvation in the past 24 hours, raising the death toll from hunger and malnutrition to 263 since the war began. Of these, 112 were children.
The 140-meter luxury yacht “Solaris,” owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, was seen cruising the Gulf of Izmit, Türkiye. Valued at around $600 million, the vessel features eight decks, a helipad, pool, jacuzzi, and advanced security systems. Its route remains unknown.