Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba denied accusations of illegal political donations after gifting 100,000 yen ($672) certificates to 15 newly elected Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmakers. He insisted the gifts were personal and not political contributions, stating, “I paid for them myself.” Opposition parties claim the act violates the Political Funds Control Act and […]
The 2025 UCI Nations Cup, one of the world’s largest track cycling events, has kicked off for the first time at the Konya Velodrome in Türkiye. The races started in the women’s team pursuit category and continued in the men’s team pursuit category. A total of 300 male and female athletes attended the competition from […]
Türkiye has recovered historical artifacts from Denmark, reinforcing its efforts to reclaim smuggled heritage. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, speaking at the Antalya Archaeological Museum, stated, “If an artifact was illegally removed from Anatolia, Türkiye will find and reclaim it through legal means.” The returned items, presented at the museum, include a […]
Heavy rainfall triggered severe floods and landslides in various regions in the US state of California, causing material damage. Vehicles were trapped on the road in Riverside County due to a landslide. The fire department reported that at least 6 people were rescued. A vehicle was swept into a creek by floodwater in Orange County, […]
Twelve people were injured after a fire broke out on the faulty engine of a passenger airplane belonging to American Airlines that took off from Colorado Springs, USA, with 172 passengers and 6 crew members and made an emergency landing in Denver instead of its planned destination of Dallas. Passengers were evacuated using emergency slides […]
Van Castle, Hoşab Castle, and Akdamar Island in eastern Türkiye have been illuminated, enhancing their appeal to visitors. Van Castle, a UNESCO-listed site, now stands out against the cityscape, while restoration efforts continue in the Old City. Hoşab Castle, perched on cliffs along the Van-Hakkari highway, has been restored and now glows at night, […]
Armenia has assumed full control of the Margara Border Gate following the withdrawal of Russian border guards. Turkish journalists, invited by Armenian officials, visited the site, where Armenian Foreign Ministry representative Avetik Harutyunyan highlighted efforts to reopen the border to third-country citizens and diplomats. Although the gate remains closed, Harutyunyan noted that it was […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released a video message in which he described Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statements about the ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine as “predictable” and “manipulative” and claimed that Putin was preparing to reject the ceasefire agreement. “Putin is afraid to openly tell President Trump that he wants to continue this war and […]
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russia is open to a ceasefire in Ukraine, adding that serious negotiations are underway on territorial and strategic issues. He emphasized the urgent need to end the war, citing heavy casualties. Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump reiterated his opposition to Ukraine’s NATO membership and called for […]
Jewish Voice for Peace activists occupied the Trump Tower lobby in New York, demanding the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a student activist detained by U.S. immigration authorities for leading pro-Palestinian protests. Around 150 protesters, wearing red shirts and carrying signs, chanted slogans like “Free Mahmoud, Free Palestine.” NYPD intervened, detaining 98 people for unauthorized […]