A nationwide strike in Belgium over planned government cuts to unemployment and retirement benefits halted air travel and public transport. Called by socialist and Christian unions, the one-day general strike affected cities including Brussels, Liege, and Antwerp. All departures at Brussels Airport were canceled, while Charleroi Airport suspended all flights. Public transit, postal services, […]
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida piloted their own Boeing 737-800 during their first overseas visit to Bhutan, held from April 25–28. The Thai royal couple landed at Bhutan’s Paro Airport—one of the world’s most challenging runways—and were welcomed by King Jigme Khesar and Queen Jetsun Pema. Hosted in Thimphu, the Thai royals […]
The death toll from Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7, 2023, has reached 52,365, with 117,905 injured, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. In the past 24 hours alone, 50 people were killed and 113 injured. Israel’s offensive, ongoing since it ended a ceasefire on March 18, has led to 2,273 deaths and 5,864 […]
SOLOTÜRK and the Turkish Stars performed a salute flight over the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) coastline ahead of TEKNOFEST, set to take place in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus for the first time. The TCG Heybeliada corvette also joined the aerial display, which drew enthusiastic crowds. The main event will run from […]
A fire at a restaurant in Liaoyang, northeast China, killed 22 people and injured three. The blaze broke out at 12:25 p.m. local time, quickly engulfing the building. Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered a swift investigation, proper treatment for the injured, and accountability for those responsible. Authorities have launched a probe into the cause.
Canada’s ruling Liberal Party, led by new Prime Minister Mark Carney, won the general election with 43.5% of the vote and 168 seats, according to unofficial results. Falling short of a majority, Carney is expected to form a minority government. In his victory speech, Carney criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, saying, “Trump wants our […]
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Rome to attend the Fourth Türkiye-Italy Intergovernmental Summit at the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The summit, held at Villa Doria Pamphili, will focus on boosting bilateral cooperation in trade, defense, and current global issues. Erdoğan is also set to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella. […]
Unidentified individuals have allegedly opened the grave of former Syrian President Hafez Assad in his hometown of Kardaha, Latakia, and stolen his remains. Images circulating on social media show the grave empty. Hafez Assad, who ruled Syria for three decades, died in 2000 and was succeeded by his son Bashar Assad. The site had already […]
Electricity has been largely restored in Spain and Portugal following a widespread outage that disrupted daily life. Spanish grid operator Red Electrica reported 99.95% power restoration, with all transformers back online. A state of emergency remains in effect in Madrid, Andalusia, and Extremadura. King Felipe is expected to lead a national security meeting on the […]
Atanur Sevim, a retired academic from Samsun, traveled 850 kilometers to Adıyaman’s Gerger district to photograph the rare inverted tulips, also known as “crying brides.” These protected flowers bloom briefly in spring and are found only in high-altitude areas. Sevim captured the unique sight on camera and urged visitors to respect nature by not picking […]