Black smoke rose once again from the Sistine Chapel chimney as the second round of voting to elect the 267th pope failed to produce a result. The 133 cardinal-electors from 71 countries remain divided in their choice to succeed Pope Francis, who died last month. Thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square were briefly disappointed as […]
Ukraine reported that Russia attacked Sumy shortly after a unilateral ceasefire began, killing one and injuring two. Ukrainian military spokesman Viktor Trekhubov said Russian forces struck several areas in eastern Ukraine despite the truce. A woman died and her son was injured in Mykolaivka; a second strike in Vorozhba wounded another woman. The ceasefire, declared […]
The highlands of Sason district have turned red with blooming Muş 1071 Tulips, recently registered by Türkiye’s Agriculture Ministry. Nature lovers flocked to Sultan Yaylası at the foot of Mount Mereto, where red tulips sprouted among rocks near the historic Şertekke region. The flowers, offering a three-week visual feast, were praised for their striking […]
Pakistan accused India of launching UAV attacks on multiple regions, killing one civilian and injuring four soldiers, according to ISPR chief Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry. Twelve Indian drones were reportedly shot down. A state of emergency was declared in Punjab hospitals, while Lahore, Sialkot, Karachi, and Islamabad airports suspended operations until noon amid rising […]
Multiple explosions were reported near Walton Street and Walton Airport, sparking panic in Lahore. Local sources claimed an Indian drone was shot down, prompting an investigation into a suspected UAV or missile attack. Sirens echoed through the city as security forces sealed off the area amid rising India-Pakistan tensions.
Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the first vote to elect the 267th pope was inconclusive. As tradition dictates, the smoke at 21:01 local time confirmed no cardinal received the two-thirds majority required. The crowd in St. Peter’s Square expressed disappointment as they await the next round of voting.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara met with French President Emmanuel Macron during his first official visit to Europe since taking office. The two leaders discussed Syria’s reconstruction, sanctions, and regional tensions in a meeting at the Élysée Palace. Macron stressed the need to protect all Syrians and called for justice over recent violence. He urged the […]
Cardinals from 71 countries gathered in the Vatican on Monday to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis on April 21. A total of 133 cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel for the secretive conclave, where mobile signals were cut and a strict oath of secrecy was taken. The cardinals will hold […]
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has rejected the European Union’s plan to phase out all Russian gas imports by 2027, calling it “economic suicide” and vowing to veto the proposal. Speaking alongside Deputy PM Denisa Sakova, Fico criticized the EU’s push to ban new gas contracts with Russia and end existing LNG imports. He argued […]
The Sazlıdere Bridge, part of Türkiye’s controversial Canal Istanbul project, has reached a construction milestone with its towers rising to 100 meters in height. The bridge, which will connect the districts of Başakşehir, Kayaşehir, and Bahçeşehir, is one of six planned for the canal and features a 1,618-meter total length including approach viaducts. It will […]