During his official visit to Doha, US President Donald Trump announced that Qatar Airways has placed a historic $200 billion aircraft order with Boeing—the largest in the company’s history. Following a high-level meeting between Trump and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, several agreements were signed, including a joint declaration to strengthen bilateral […]
Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old Mexican TikTok influencer known for her makeup videos, was shot dead while live streaming from a beauty salon in Zapopan, Jalisco. The attack occurred after someone warned her during the broadcast that a person was approaching from behind. The livestream continued briefly after the shooting until someone ended it. Marquez had […]
US President Donald Trump hinted at potential progress in the Russia-Ukraine peace talks during his visit to Doha, saying, “I think there’s going to be some pretty good news coming out of there (Türkiye) today, maybe tomorrow, maybe even Friday.” Trump, welcomed by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani with a ceremony featuring camels […]
US President Donald Trump said it was “a possibility” that he would attend Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul on Thursday. “Putin would want me to be there,” Trump told reporters en route to Qatar, the second stop of his Middle East tour. Earlier, Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara in Riyadh, calling him “a young, […]
The Turkish Naval Forces Command has launched the large-scale DENİZKURDU-II/2025 military exercise across all Turkish seas, running from May 6 to 17. The drill involves 120 ships, 85 aircraft, and units from various institutions, including the Land Forces, Air Forces, Coast Guard, Gendarmerie, and ministries. It aims to test command effectiveness, readiness in multi-threat […]
360 historic caves on the slopes of Gabar Mountain in Şırnak, Türkiye, are drawing attention for their cultural and natural significance. Known as the Hazara Caves, they were recently explored in Akdizgin village, Güçlükonak district. Şırnak Culture and Tourism Director Celal Baz described the area as rich in human history and ideal for trekking […]
The number of people killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7, 2023, has risen to 52,928, with 119,846 injured, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. In the past 24 hours alone, 20 people were killed and 125 injured in new airstrikes. Since Israel ended the ceasefire on March 18, 2,799 people have […]
At the opening of the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Jury President Juliette Binoche honored 25-year-old Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona, killed with 10 family members in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. “She should have been among us tonight,” Binoche said, noting Hassona had just learned that a documentary featuring her—Put Your Soul on Your Hand […]
US President Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh during his Middle East tour. The 33-minute meeting marked the first US-Syria presidential contact in 25 years. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attended, and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan joined online. Talks focused on Syria’s new government and the recent lifting of US […]
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed at least 49 people, with dozens more injured. Local sources reported that four attacks targeted Jabalia Refugee Camp and nearby civilian areas. Four members of one family also died in a drone strike on a tent in Khan Younis. The death toll is expected to rise as many […]