At Least 8 Injured After Russia’s Overnight Shelling on Ukraine

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported on Telegram that at least 8 were injured in a Russian shelling, which targeted multiple places, including a critical infrastructure facility, in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 36 rockets and 186 drones out of 194 attack drones and 67 missiles fired by Russia overnight, said the Air Force […]

Macron Accuses Putin of Imperialism in Response to Napoleon Remark

French President Emmanuel Macron dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reference to Napoleon’s defeat in Moscow, calling it a “historical mistake” and labeling Russia as the only imperialist power in Europe today. Speaking after the EU summit in Brussels, Macron accused Putin of violating past agreements and seeking a ceasefire to prepare for further aggression. He […]

Syria Clashes Between Army and Ousted Assad Regime Kill 70

Fierce clashes between Syrian army units and elements loyal to the ousted Bashar Assad regime have left at least 70 people dead, including 13 security officers and four civilians. Fighting erupted in the Ceble district of Latakia, where pro-Assad forces launched coordinated attacks on government checkpoints and patrols. Security forces have detained at least 25 […]

Trump Confirms US-Hamas Talks

US President Donald Trump confirmed that his country was talking to Hamas to release the hostages during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office in Washington, DC. “We are talking about Israeli hostages. We are not doing anything about Hamas. I see this as helping Israel,” said the US President. Stating that the Joe Biden […]

EU Approves €800 Billion Defense Plan for Stronger Security

European Union leaders have approved an €800 billion defense plan in response to growing security concerns, marking a significant step toward a more independent European defense strategy. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called it a historic moment, while EU Council President Antonio Costa emphasized the urgency of strengthening Europe’s defense capabilities. He stated […]

SpaceX Loses Contact with Starship During Test Flight

SpaceX completed the eighth test flight of its Starship rocket, successfully launching it from Texas and recovering the Super Heavy booster. However, communication with the rocket was lost during ascent. The rocket, carrying four Starlink satellites, lifted off as planned, but SpaceX later confirmed the loss of contact, activating emergency protocols. The company said it […]

Güllaç: A Turkish Ramadan Favorite on Iftar Tables

  Güllaç, a traditional Ottoman dessert, remains a staple of Ramadan iftar tables in Türkiye due to its light and milky texture. Dessert master İbrahim Taşdemir highlighted the importance of milk, sugar, and rose water in its preparation. Layers of güllaç are softened with milk, with walnuts, hazelnuts, or pistachios added between them, and decorated […]