Mountain goats were recorded while roaming on steep cliffs in Ağrı province of Türkiye, revealing the richness of the region’s ecosystem. Turkish experts point out that the protection of wildlife is of great importance for ecological balance in the area.
A Russian Pacific Fleet submarine, “Ufa,” launched Kalibr cruise missiles at sea and coastal targets during an exercise in the Sea of Japan, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. The submarine secretly reached the designated area before the drill, hitting a surface target and a coastal target in the Khabarovsk region from over 1,000 kilometers away. […]
Two French-German Alpha jets collided in mid-air during a aerobatic flight rehearsal in the Saint-Dizier region of northeastern France, injuring one. The French army reported that two pilots and a passenger ejected themselves from the jets using ejection seats and landed with parachutes. It was reported that one of the jets crashed into a silo […]
US President Donald Trump praised Türkiye and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during a reception for newly appointed ambassadors at the White House. Among them was Tom Barrack, nominated as the next US Ambassador to Ankara. Barrack described Türkiye as “one of the most ancient civilizations,” while Trump called it “a good country with a good […]
An official oath-taking ceremony for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who was re-elected on January 26, was held yesterday at the Independence Palace in Minsk, Belarus. In his speech at the ceremony, Lukashenko promised that he would serve the people faithfully, respect and protect people’s rights and freedoms, and abide by and protect the country’s constitution […]
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, DC, to discuss bilateral issues, including cooperation in the defense industry. Both sides expressed political will to remove obstacles, with technical talks planned to address existing challenges. Discussions also covered Syria, with both delegations emphasizing stability and counterterrorism efforts. A […]
The death toll from forest fires that have been continuing in South Gyeongsang and North Gyeongsang provinces in South Korea since Friday has risen to 18 and injuries rise to 19. One pilot lost their life as a firefighting helicopter crashed in North Gyeongsang. It was reported that 1 person went missing. Around 500 inmates […]
Forest fires in Japan’s Ehime and Okayama prefectures have been burning for four days, destroying 779 hectares. A new fire has also erupted in Miyazaki, prompting evacuation warnings for over 8,100 people. Firefighting efforts continue with reinforcements from multiple prefectures and the Japan Self-Defense Forces. Meanwhile, a fire in Iwate Prefecture last month killed […]
The Istanbul Strait Command plays a key role in Türkiye’s maritime security, overseeing mine countermeasures (MCM), patrol operations, and the enforcement of the Montreux Convention. Amid heightened vigilance due to the Russia-Ukraine war, the command has conducted over 24,000 hours of navigation and 5,000 flight hours to clear drifting mines in the Black Sea. […]
Wildfires in southern Chile have burned 7,821 hectares, with the largest fires in Traiguen, Galvarino, and Padre Las Casas. Authorities report 27 active fire zones between the Biobío and Araucanía regions. President Gabriel Boric stated that personnel from various public institutions have been deployed to support local firefighting efforts. Fire suppression operations continue.