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. […]
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU will delay its retaliatory tariffs against the US until early August, allowing more time for negotiations. Speaking in Brussels alongside Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, von der Leyen said the US had outlined its planned tariff measures in a letter. While calling for a diplomatic […]
Seven newly identified victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide were buried at the Potocari Memorial Cemetery in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 30th anniversary of the massacre. The genocide, recognized by international courts, claimed over 8,300 Muslim lives during the Bosnian War. The ceremony drew leaders and officials from across the region and Europe, […]
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s commitment to closer ties with Malaysia, calling for joint action on global issues such as Gaza. In an interview with Malaysia’s Bernama TV during the ASEAN summit, Fidan praised Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s vocal stance on Palestine and stressed the need for Muslim countries to act “shoulder to […]
Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, Numan Kurtulmuş, inaugurated the Srebrenica Genocide Victims Memorial Museum in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The museum, located in a former battery factory where the 1995 massacre occurred, was established in partnership between the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and the Srebrenica Memorial Center. Kurtulmuş was welcomed […]
A full moon rising over Lake Van in the Ahlat district of Türkiye’s Bitlis province created a breathtaking spectacle as it reflected off the calm waters. Locals and visitors gathered along the lakeshore to witness and photograph the scene, with many describing it as an unforgettable moment. Nature photographer Şahin Şerefoğlu, who captured the […]
In the shadow of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, the Hatidza Mehemedovic Elderly Care Home in Bosnia and Herzegovina stands as a symbol of healing and dignity. Founded by the Emmaus Association, the center houses 35 elderly women—many survivors of the genocide—offering them private rooms, medical care, and emotional support. Named after Hatidza Mehemedovic, a […]
The PKK terrorist organization began laying down its arms today following statements by its imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan. The first group of 30 members conducted a symbolic disarmament ceremony near the Casne cave, 10–15 kilometers from Dukan in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah province. Named the “Peace and Democratic Society Group,” the militants reportedly fired their weapons before […]