US President Donald Trump warned that Russia will face severe economic sanctions unless it agrees to a ceasefire in Ukraine within 50 days. “My call to Putin is clear. If a meaningful ceasefire is not reached, we will impose 100% secondary tariffs,” Trump said after meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White […]
A dolphin put on a spectacular show off the coast of Esenköy, a town in the Çınarcık district of Yalova, Türkiye. The dolphin approached the shore and leaped several meters into the air, drawing applause and cheers from residents watching from the beach. Sightings of dolphins are common in the area, but such displays remain […]
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned that a proposed 30% US tariff on European goods would effectively amount to a trade ban, severely disrupting transatlantic supply chains. Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Sefcovic expressed disappointment over a letter from US President Donald Trump that halted expected trade progress. “We were […]
Australia launched the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) for the first time in the Indo-Pacific during the “Talisman Sabre” military exercise alongside the US, Japan, France, South Korea, and Singapore. Held across thousands of kilometers, the exercise involves 40,000 troops from 19 countries. Australian Brigadier General Nick Wilson said the joint HIMARS use […]
Armed clashes between Druze and Bedouin groups in the southern Syrian city of Sweida have left over 30 dead and 100 injured, according to the Interior Ministry. The violence reportedly began after a series of kidnappings, including the abduction of a Druze merchant on the Damascus-Sweida highway. Authorities have deployed security forces and promised to […]
US President Donald Trump’s Ukraine Representative, Keith Kellogg, arrived in Kyiv to discuss defense, security, and bilateral cooperation. Welcomed by Ukrainian presidential adviser Andriy Yermak, Kellogg’s visit comes as tensions with Russia remain high. Yermak stated, “Russia does not want a ceasefire. We support President Trump’s principle of peace through strength.” Kellogg’s meetings are expected […]
A drone was intercepted and destroyed by the US C-RAM air defense system near Erbil International Airport in northern Iraq early this morning. Explosions were heard around 2:30 a.m., followed by sirens at the nearby US Consulate. Security forces quickly secured the area, increasing measures around the airport. Authorities have not disclosed the origin or […]
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged an additional €6.5 billion in defense spending over the next two years, aiming to raise the annual defense budget to €64 billion by 2027. Speaking ahead of Bastille Day, Macron warned that Europe faces its gravest security threats since 1945, citing Russia, terrorism, cyberattacks, and global instability. “To be free […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed strong disapproval of Israel’s ongoing operations in Gaza, calling them “unacceptable” in an interview with ARD. Merz revealed he had repeatedly raised concerns directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over plans to relocate Palestinians to Rafah under the guise of humanitarian aid. Highlighting the need for a two-state solution, […]
A small Beech B200 aircraft crashed and caught fire seconds after takeoff from Southend Airport in London, en route to Lelystad, Netherlands. The number of casualties remains unknown. Emergency services responded swiftly, with fire crews and aviation authorities working at the scene. Four flights were canceled, and the public was urged to avoid the area. […]