Two sharks spotted near the shore in Datça, Muğla, caused concern among locals. The sharks, seen circling close to a pier, were likely hunting near the coast. Citizens captured the moment on mobile phones before the sharks disappeared. Some beachgoers moved away, while others watched with curiosity.
Harvard University sued the Trump administration after $2.2 billion in federal funds were frozen. The university says the freeze is unlawful and meant to pressure it into changing policies. The dispute follows campus protests and Trump’s warnings to cut funding over alleged anti-Semitism and diversity programs.
At least 16 people, including five children, died and 30 others were injured when a speeding minibus plunged off a cliff in Sindh’s Jamshoro region, Pakistan. Authorities reported that several of the injured are in critical condition. The area was secured, and a full investigation into the crash has been launched.
South Korea successfully launched its fourth homegrown military spy satellite into orbit using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch, aimed at boosting surveillance capabilities amid tensions with North Korea, took place at 20:48 local time. The satellite entered orbit 15 minutes later. This marks the fourth satellite […]
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 caught fire while preparing for takeoff at Orlando International Airport in Florida. The incident occurred as the flight was bound for Atlanta, carrying 282 passengers and 12 crew. One of the engines caught fire shortly after the plane left the gate. All passengers were safely evacuated via emergency slides, […]
US President Donald Trump has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff across the country and at US facilities abroad in honor of Pope Francis, who died at 88. Trump announced the measure as a sign of respect, directing all public buildings, federal lands, military and naval bases, and diplomatic missions to comply until […]
Global leaders paid tribute to Pope Francis, who died at 88, praising his legacy of compassion and humility. Argentina declared seven days of mourning, and Spain announced three days. French President Emmanuel Macron honored the Pope’s mission of unity, while EU leaders praised his humility and global impact. US President Donald Trump, Indian PM […]
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf in Algeria as part of his official visit. The two discussed regional and global developments and co-chaired the third Türkiye-Algeria Joint Planning Group Meeting. Fidan also inaugurated Türkiye’s new Consulate General in Oran and is expected to meet Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The […]
Yemen’s Houthi forces claim to have launched missile and drone attacks on two US aircraft carriers in the Red Sea and Oman Sea. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree told Al Masirah TV that two cruise missiles and two drones targeted the USS Harry S. Truman in the northern Red Sea. A second operation, involving three […]
Two sacred hearths dating back to 4000–3200 BC have been restored following excavations at Tadım Castle and Mound in Elazığ, eastern Türkiye. Governor Numan Hatipoğlu said the hearths, adorned with human and bull figures, reflect early beliefs and family-centered rituals. The artifacts, unearthed by the Elazığ Archeology and Ethnography Museum team, will soon be displayed […]