Andriy Portnov, former aide to ex-Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, was shot dead in Madrid’s upscale Pozuelo de Alarcon district. Spanish authorities say unidentified gunmen opened fire as the 52-year-old was dropping off his children at school, striking him in the back and head before fleeing. Portnov, a former MP and lawyer, fled Ukraine with […]
The Organization of Turkic States adopted the 71-article Budapest Declaration at its informal summit in Hungary, attended by Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other Turkic leaders. The declaration outlines steps for deeper cooperation in trade, infrastructure, security, and green energy, and highlights support for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and a two-state […]
Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Eto has resigned after backlash over a comment claiming he “never had to buy rice” due to supporter gifts. Facing criticism amid rising rice prices, Eto admitted his remark was inappropriate and stepped down. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba appointed former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi as his replacement, praising his experience […]
Iran executed Yasin Huseynzade, who killed one and injured two at the Azerbaijani Embassy in Tehran in 2023. The Iranian judiciary confirmed the execution took place early in the morning. The attack, which Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev called a “terrorist act,” triggered a diplomatic crisis. Baku withdrew embassy staff, and both countries expelled diplomats. […]
Russia claims 70 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in a missile strike on a military training center near Shostka, Sumy region. The Russian Defense Ministry said Iskander missiles destroyed an arms depot and military vehicles. Ukraine confirmed 6 dead and over 10 wounded, announcing the dismissal of the unit commander and launching an investigation. The attack […]
Nobel laureate Prof. Dr. Aziz Sancar was honored with the Ali Şir Nevai International Award during the Organization of Turkic States Informal Summit in Budapest. TDT Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliyev praised Sancar for his scientific achievements and cultural contributions to the Turkic world. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban congratulated Sancar […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was welcomed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at Budapest’s Varkert Bazar ahead of the Organization of Turkic States (TDT) Informal Summit. Before the summit, Erdoğan held a friendly exchange with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The three leaders met in a cordial setting before […]
US President Donald Trump announced the launch of a new missile defense shield called “Golden Dome,” aimed at countering hypersonic and ballistic threats from land, sea, and space. The $175 billion project will feature AI-supported radar systems and space-based technologies, with an initial budget of $25 billion. Trump called the system a continuation of Reagan’s […]
The Israeli army conducted airstrikes on three buildings east of Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip. Local sources said residents were warned to evacuate before the attack. No casualties were reported. The strikes were recorded by residents as Israeli attacks on Gaza continue.
Students at Columbia University in New York protested during the graduation ceremony over the detention of pro-Palestine activists. Vice President Claire Shipman was booed by students shouting “You arrested us” as she took the stage. Demonstrators also called for the release of student activist Mahmoud Khalil, detained by US immigration authorities for leading pro-Palestine protests, […]