Typhoon Peipah brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to Japan, leaving at least 14,450 households without power and causing property damage in several prefectures, including Shizuoka, Miyazaki, Ibaraki, Aichi, and Ehime. Local authorities reported minor injuries from flying debris and shattered windows. The storm also disrupted local train services. Japan’s Meteorological Agency warned that […]
Funeral prayers were held in New Jersey for 29-year-old Musa Çetin, who was found unconscious while in police custody in New York and later died in hospital. His death has raised serious concerns among relatives, who say negligence and delayed intervention contributed to the tragedy. The ceremony at Bergen Mosque drew members of the […]
Speaking at the 10th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is ready to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but only in Moscow. “If anyone truly wants to meet with us, we are ready. The best place is Moscow, the hero city. Security will be ensured, we give a 100% […]
In Eskişehir, 28-year-old barber Caner Yıldırım invested 1.25 million TL to convert a minibus into a solar-powered mobile barbershop. The vehicle offers full services, from haircuts and waxing to face masks, with systems for hot water, air conditioning, and waste collection. Yıldırım said he launched the project to save clients’ time after the pandemic, […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met in Beijing on Victory Day, agreeing to boost strategic cooperation and defend their countries’ common interests. Xi praised the traditional Beijing-Pyongyang friendship, calling the two nations “good neighbors and comrades,” while Kim pledged full support for China’s sovereignty and development goals. The leaders […]
The 9th Türkiye-Kyrgyzstan Turkish Film Days began in Bishkek with the premiere of Murat Fıratoğlu’s “One of the Days Hemme Died.” The event, supported by both countries’ culture ministries, brought Turkish actors and directors to Kyrgyzstan for red carpet screenings. Officials highlighted the role of cinema in strengthening cultural ties. Türkiye’s Cinema Director Birol Güven […]
French President Emmanuel Macron said 26 countries have pledged to send troops to Ukraine after a ceasefire as part of security guarantees. He stressed the plan is defensive, not a war effort, while Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky called it a “first concrete step.” US President Donald Trump urged Europe to stop buying Russian oil and press […]
Nearly 30 countries met at the Élysée Palace under the Coalition of the Willing, chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron, to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine and steps after peace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined European leaders and EU officials, while NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and 20 countries, including Türkiye, participated via video […]
The death toll from the 6.0 magnitude earthquake in Kunar Province, eastern Afghanistan, has climbed to 2,205, with 3,640 injured, according to Taliban officials. Rescue operations continue, though efforts are hampered by the mountainous terrain. Authorities fear the toll could rise further as many remain trapped under rubble. Tents have been set up for […]
Human Rights Watch reported that 10 people have been killed and more than 1,000 injured in nationwide protests in Indonesia over lawmakers’ salary allowances. Authorities have detained over 3,000 people amid violent clashes. Student groups and labor unions announced fresh demonstrations in Jakarta, demanding an end to police crackdowns and the release of detainees. The […]