Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat announced in Tokyo that the Türkiye-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) remains under negotiation but is expected to establish a strategic “win-win” partnership. Speaking at the Türkiye-Japan CEO Roundtable during his visit for the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, Bolat highlighted growing bilateral ties, noting an 11.4% rise in Turkish exports to Japan […]
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been indicted on bribery charges related to the alleged illegal hiring of his former son-in-law at Thai Eastar Jet. Prosecutors claim Moon received indirect benefits when the airline’s founder, ex-lawmaker Lee Sang-jik, was appointed to a government agency after hiring Moon’s former son-in-law, who reportedly earned 217 million […]
Türkiye’s Health Ministry shared footage of medical staff staying by infants’ side during a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul. The images, taken at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, showed healthcare workers refusing to leave newborns under treatment. The ministry thanked them on social media, saying, “We are so glad we have you.”
Slovakia has suspended further purchases of Covid-19 vaccines after a report claimed they contain high levels of DNA and undeclared substances. Prime Minister Robert Fico said the findings prompted an immediate halt to the remaining 300,000 doses due under a previous agreement. Fico, who refused vaccination during the pandemic, called the move a precaution until […]
A wildfire in New Jersey has scorched 13,250 acres since Tuesday, forcing over 5,000 evacuations in Barnegat, Lacey, and Ocean townships. One business was destroyed, and 12 structures remain at risk. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported the “Jones Road wildfire” is 50% contained. Power outages were reported but have since been restored. […]
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed at least 10 people, including several children, and injured many others, according to local sources. A house in Gaza City’s Sheikh Radwan neighborhood was hit, killing six people, including four children. Three more children died in a strike on a family tent near the Nusayrat Refugee Camp, while a woman […]
Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s capital Kiev, killing at least 2 and injuring 54, including a pregnant woman and six children, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The Kiev Military Administration reported widespread damage to homes, vehicles, and commercial buildings. Missile and drone debris was found across the city. Authorities confirmed 38 people […]
Hamas’s armed wing released footage of Israeli hostage Omri Miran, who marked his second birthday in captivity in Gaza. Miran criticized the Israeli government for the failed prisoner swap, saying, “Netanyahu supporters don’t care—some would rather see us dead.” He urged mass protests outside Prime Minister Netanyahu’s home and called on former U.S. President Donald […]
Two of five Turkish climbers stranded on Russia’s Mount Elbrus have died, according to Russian and Turkish authorities. The group called for help at 5,350 meters, prompting a rescue operation by Russian teams. Three climbers were rescued—two had descended by themselves, and one was found alive and is under treatment. An investigation has been launched […]
A forest fire in Israel’s Beit Shemesh region forced the evacuation of Mesilat Zion and Eshtaol settlements between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Highway 38 was closed as flames spread rapidly due to strong winds. Dozens of drivers reportedly fled on foot, abandoning their vehicles. Around 50 firefighting teams, four planes, and a helicopter are battling […]