The death toll from a US military strike on the Houthi-controlled Ras Issa fuel port in Hudaydah, Yemen, has risen to 33, with at least 80 injured, according to Houthi media. The attack targeted infrastructure used by Iranian-backed Houthi forces. Among the dead were port staff, relatives, and emergency responders. The US stated the strike […]
A gunman opened fire inside a building at Florida State University (FSU) on Thursday, killing two and injuring six. The attacker, identified as 20-year-old student Phoenix Ikner, was shot and wounded by police. FSU Police Chief Jason Trumabuer said Ikner entered the building and fired randomly at students and staff. Authorities confirmed that the two […]
Former US President Donald Trump announced that a minerals agreement with Ukraine is expected to be signed on April 24, aiming to boost economic ties and potentially support future peace efforts. Speaking alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House, Trump criticized the Biden administration over the Ukraine war, claiming, “If I were […]
A cable car accident near Monte Faito, southeast of Naples, left four dead and one seriously injured after a cabin fell due to a snapped cable. Sixteen others stranded in a nearby cabin were safely rescued. Italy faced a similar tragedy in 2021, when 14 people died in a cable car crash near Mount Mottarone.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi in Moscow, where Arakchi delivered a letter from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Talks focused on Iran-Russia ties, regional threats, Ukraine, and nuclear issues. Both sides emphasized deepening strategic cooperation through a planned partnership agreement. Putin expressed support for stronger coordination to enhance regional […]
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman arrived in Tehran on an official visit at the invitation of Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Baqeri. The two held talks on enhancing defense ties, regional stability, and joint efforts against terrorism. This marks the second high-level Saudi defense visit to Iran, signaling ongoing […]
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi visited Moscow to deliver a letter from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Arakchi said the message addressed key international and regional developments, as well as bilateral ties. He emphasized Iran’s close coordination with Russia on nuclear issues and noted that Middle East tensions, Israeli actions, […]
In Sweden, crowds gathered on farms for the annual “Koslapp” ceremony, marking the arrival of spring. The event celebrates the release of cows from winter barns into open meadows. Spectators watched as the animals joyfully ran and jumped into the grass after months indoors, continuing a beloved national tradition.
Istanbul Airport has opened its third runway, enabling three aircraft to take off or land simultaneously—a first for Europe and a major milestone for global aviation. During the launch, three Turkish Airlines flights departed simultaneously to Ankara, Izmir, and Kayseri. Transport Minister Abdülkadir Uraloğlu highlighted the achievement, stating, “This is a historic step in global […]
The “Göbeklitepe: The Enigma of a Sacred Place” exhibition at Rome’s Colosseum welcomed over 6 million visitors in six months. The exhibition, which closes on April 21, showcased the 12,000-year-old archaeological site in Türkiye’s Şanlıurfa province. At the closing ceremony, Turkish Culture Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy emphasized Göbeklitepe’s global significance, calling it a bridge […]