Kenyan President Dodges Shoe Amid Economic Protests

Kenyan President William Ruto blocked a shoe thrown at him during a rally in Migori while addressing public anger over rising living costs. The incident occurred as Ruto defended his government’s move to lower fertilizer prices. Three people were arrested in connection with the attack. Ruto has faced growing unrest over tax hikes introduced to […]

Iranian FM Arakchi Visits Pakistan for Regional Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi arrived in Pakistan to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues. He was welcomed at Islamabad Airport by senior Pakistani and Iranian officials. Arakchi stressed the importance of Iran’s relations with Pakistan and neighboring countries, including India, urging restraint between Islamabad and New Delhi. During his visit, he will meet President […]

Boat Capsize in China Kills 10 Tourists

Ten people died after four tourist boats capsized in strong winds on a river in Qianxi, Guizhou province. The incident involved 84 tourists; 74 were rescued, and 70 were hospitalized, according to state media. Chinese President Xi Jinping urged authorities to “use all means” in rescue efforts and called for stricter safety measures in tourist […]

Far-Right Simion Leads Romanian Vote, Runoff Set for May 18

Romania’s presidential race is headed to a runoff after far-right candidate George Simion led the first round with about 40% of the vote, according to early results from the Permanent Electoral Authority. With over 97% of ballots counted, Simion, leader of the nationalist Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), came out ahead but fell […]

No New Organ Transplant Method Expected in 10 Years

During his visit to the United Nations in the USA, Prof. Dr. Onur Yaprak, President of the Liver Transplantation Center at Mega Medipol Hospital, stated that no new method for organ transplantation is expected to become available within the next decade. He said the global rise in obesity-related metabolic syndrome is a leading cause of […]

Zelensky Urges 30-Day Ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during an official visit to the Czech Republic, said a ceasefire with Russia “could start even today” if Moscow were serious. He stressed the need for at least a 30-day ceasefire to allow diplomacy and warned that Russia would not act without increased international pressure. Czech President Petr Pavel supported Zelensky’s […]

Protest Marks Press Freedom Day in Gaza

Marking World Press Freedom Day, the Palestinian Journalists Union held a protest in Gaza, condemning Israeli attacks that have killed 212 journalists since the conflict began—11% of press members in the region. Union Secretary-General Ahed Farwana called for urgent international protection and prosecution of Israeli leaders for war crimes. Journalists at the rally pledged to […]

Bomb Plot Foiled at Lady Gaga’s Rio Concert

  Brazilian police detained two suspects who planned a bomb attack using homemade explosives at Lady Gaga’s free concert on Copacabana Beach. Authorities said the suspects aimed to gain social media fame with the attack. Over 2 million people attended the event, which proceeded safely.

Turkish Warship TCG BÜYÜKADA Docks in Pakistan

The Turkish Navy’s warship TCG BÜYÜKADA has arrived at Karachi Port for a scheduled visit aimed at boosting maritime ties with Pakistan. The visit, part of Türkiye’s MİLGEM project, follows a stop in Oman and will continue until May 7. Officials from both navies welcomed the vessel. Pakistani media highlighted the visit as a sign […]

Spring Boosts Flow at Türkiye’s Tortum Waterfall

  Tortum Waterfall in Erzurum’s Uzundere district, one of Türkiye’s top natural landmarks, is experiencing a surge in water flow with the arrival of spring. Snowmelt from nearby mountains is raising the level of Tortum Lake, increasing the waterfall’s volume. Local shopkeeper Ömer Faruk Özgelen said, “The lake is filling, and our waterfall will soon […]