EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said most EU member states support reviewing ties with Israel over its actions in Gaza. Speaking after the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Kallas confirmed growing support for revisiting the EU-Israel Association Agreement. She noted that while sanctions on Israeli settlers and ministers had been proposed, they were […]
Budapest is set to host the Organization of Turkic States (TDT) Informal Summit on May 20–21, marking the first time a country with observer status, Hungary, will host the event. The city has been decorated with TDT flags ahead of the summit, which will take place at the historic Varkert Bazar near the Danube. Leaders […]
Torrential rains triggered severe flooding in France’s Var region, submerging towns and infrastructure. The La Mole River rose 11 meters in two hours, flooding settlements and La Mole–Saint-Tropez Airport. One person died and another is missing in Le Lavandou, local authorities reported. Le Lavandou, Bormes-les-Mimosas, and Cavalière were the worst hit. “Cavalière is cut […]
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc is considering lifting economic sanctions on Syria to promote stability and support livelihoods. “We want the Syrian people to have jobs and livelihoods so the country becomes more stable,” she said ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. On Gaza, Kallas confirmed that EU […]
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said indirect talks with the US have produced no results and dismissed prospects for any breakthrough. Speaking at a memorial for late President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran, Khamenei credited Raisi’s firm rejection of direct talks with Washington as a key reason for US pressure. Khamenei warned the US not […]
The “Greer Fire” in Arizona, which began on May 13, has burned 20,425 acres and is only 38% contained. A red flag warning remains in effect due to the risk of further spread. Governor Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency in Apache County on May 17. Firefighting efforts continue with 736 personnel on […]
Prisoners at Pococí Prison in Costa Rica attempted to smuggle drugs using a cat. Prison officers spotted the animal in a wooded area near the facility on May 6 and discovered two packages tied to its body. According to the Ministry of Justice, the packages contained 235 grams of marijuana and 67 grams of synthetic […]
A speeding vehicle ran a red light in Taipei’s Sanxia District, crashing into motorcycles and pedestrians. Three people, including two students, died and 13 others, including the 78-year-old driver, were injured. The accident, caught on camera, showed the car plowing through the intersection. The driver is in a coma and had not consumed alcohol. Taiwanese […]
A hungry bear cub broke into a trout restaurant in Bayburt’s Kop Mountain area, eating 200–300 fish before playing around the facility. Security footage showed the cub enjoying itself after the feast. Restaurant owner Fuat Temuçin, initially suspecting theft, discovered the incident through camera recordings. Calling for wildlife precautions, Temuçin urged authorities to leave food […]
The sunrise over Türkiye’s Sapanca Lake in Sakarya formed a breathtaking scene, as golden, pink, purple, and orange hues lit up the sky. The sun’s reflection on the calm lake surface added to the beauty, offering a mesmerizing start to the day for early morning viewers.