A forest fire in the Aude region of southern France has burned 16,000 hectares since breaking out on Tuesday. The fire, the largest in France since 1949, has affected 15 municipalities, with authorities mobilizing over 2,100 firefighters and 500 vehicles to combat the blaze. French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau called it the country’s biggest […]
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has rejected a direct meeting with US President Donald Trump over the newly imposed 50% tariffs on Brazil, calling it “pointless” and “humiliating.” Lula stated that he would not tolerate US attempts to dictate Brazil’s policies, referencing Trump’s demand for an end to the judicial process against former […]
US President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on imported chips and semiconductors, but manufacturing companies in the United States will be exempt from this tax. In a press conference, Trump highlighted Apple’s $600 billion investment in the US, calling it the largest investment Apple has ever made. Trump emphasized that companies returning to the […]
Israel has conducted airstrikes on the southern Lebanese towns of Deir Siryan, Zawtar al-Sharqiya, and Qantara, violating the ceasefire agreement reached in November. The Israeli army claimed the strikes targeted Hezbollah weapons depots. The death toll and extent of damage from the attacks are not yet confirmed.
Anna Hakobyan, wife of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, shared on social media that her next book will be “A More Just World Is Possible” by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. She also revealed that she is currently reading Xi Jinping’s “The Governance of China” and has previously read books by other political figures, […]
Türkiye is preparing for one of its largest archaeological events with the “Golden Age of Archaeology” exhibition and international symposium on August 6th at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. The event will showcase the nearly 2,000-year-old statue of Marcus Aurelius, displayed for the first time in Türkiye, alongside rare artifacts from across the country. The […]
A fire that started in a scrub and stubble area near Yeni Muhacir in Edirne, Türkiye, quickly spread to nearby forests. Due to strong winds, the blaze intensified, prompting a large-scale response with firefighting aircraft, helicopters, and ground teams. The fire was largely contained after intense efforts, but cooling operations continue. Authorities have launched an […]
The Spanish government has reportedly abandoned plans to purchase the US-made F-35 fighter jet, instead focusing on European options like the Eurofighter and the FCAS (Future Combat Aircraft System) project. The decision follows the suspension of preliminary F-35 negotiations and a shift in the defense budget, with €10.5 billion now directed towards European defense […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s Special Representative for the Middle East, to discuss efforts to end the Ukraine conflict. The meeting took place two days before Trump’s August 8 deadline for Russia to reach an agreement with Ukraine. Witkoff, on his fifth visit to Russia this year, […]
Karol Nawrocki, who won the Polish presidential election with 50.89% of the vote, was sworn in at a parliamentary ceremony. In his speech, Nawrocki emphasized the unity of Poland, declaring that his decisions would serve the nation, not political divisions. Despite facing election challenges, he expressed forgiveness for the campaign’s attacks. Nawrocki, supported by […]