Extreme heat in Iran has triggered widespread power and water outages, with temperatures soaring to 50°C in some provinces. To curb rising energy demand, the government declared public holidays in 11 provinces, including Tehran and Khuzestan. Around 20 million people face water shortages across 50 cities, while electricity usage in the capital has hit critical […]
A tornado formed over the Black Sea near the Perşembe district of Ordu, Türkiye, drawing attention as residents captured the rare phenomenon on their phones. The waterspout appeared at sunset near Medreseönü and lasted several minutes. No damage or injuries were reported.
A massive forest fire that started in Sakarya’s Geyve district and spread to neighboring Bilecik due to strong winds continues to burn. General Director of Forestry Bekir Karacabey shared dramatic footage showing flames spiraling skyward like a “firehose,” highlighting the fire’s intensity. Firefighting teams are still working to bring the blaze under full control
A visitor at France’s Centre-Pompidou Metz museum ate Maurizio Cattelan’s famous banana artwork “Comedian,” taped to a wall and valued at $6.2 million. The banana was swiftly replaced, in line with the artist’s instructions. It marks at least the fourth time the piece has been consumed since its debut in 2019
Jewish US Senator Bernie Sanders condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza and called for an end to US military aid. “People are starving. Many were shot by the Israeli army just trying to buy food,” Sanders said, describing the situation as “insane and unacceptable.” He urged Washington to stop supplying weapons to Israel.
A Bangladeshi Air Force F-7 BGI training jet crashed into the Milestone School campus in Dhaka, killing 27 people—25 of them children—and injuring 88. The aircraft, on a routine training flight, went down shortly after takeoff due to mechanical failure. The government declared a national day of mourning and lowered flags to half-staff across the […]
In a joint statement, 25 countries and EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib demanded an immediate end to the war in Gaza, warning that civilian suffering has reached “unprecedented depth.” The statement condemned Israel’s restriction of aid, calling it inhumane and a violation of international law. It urged Israel to lift all barriers on […]
A fire broke out at an oil and petroleum products workshop in Isfahan’s Ziyar district. Fire Chief Mohammad Shariati said the blaze spread over 1,500 square meters but was quickly contained. No casualties were reported, and surrounding facilities were protected thanks to the swift response of firefighters.
Expatriates from countries like Germany and France continue to arrive in Türkiye via the Kapıkule Border Gate for their annual leave. Despite the long journey, many say the excitement of returning home makes it worthwhile. Numan Durgut from Germany said, “The journey requires patience, but it’s endured with love for the homeland.” He described […]
The official Russian news agency TASS reported that the next round of peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv is expected to be held this weekend in Istanbul. A source said the exact dates are still being finalized. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed that a new meeting has been proposed by Ukraine’s Security Council Secretary for next […]