An official oath-taking ceremony for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who was re-elected on January 26, was held yesterday at the Independence Palace in Minsk, Belarus. In his speech at the ceremony, Lukashenko promised that he would serve the people faithfully, respect and protect people’s rights and freedoms, and abide by and protect the country’s constitution […]
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, DC, to discuss bilateral issues, including cooperation in the defense industry. Both sides expressed political will to remove obstacles, with technical talks planned to address existing challenges. Discussions also covered Syria, with both delegations emphasizing stability and counterterrorism efforts. A […]
The death toll from forest fires that have been continuing in South Gyeongsang and North Gyeongsang provinces in South Korea since Friday has risen to 18 and injuries rise to 19. One pilot lost their life as a firefighting helicopter crashed in North Gyeongsang. It was reported that 1 person went missing. Around 500 inmates […]
Forest fires in Japan’s Ehime and Okayama prefectures have been burning for four days, destroying 779 hectares. A new fire has also erupted in Miyazaki, prompting evacuation warnings for over 8,100 people. Firefighting efforts continue with reinforcements from multiple prefectures and the Japan Self-Defense Forces. Meanwhile, a fire in Iwate Prefecture last month killed […]
The Istanbul Strait Command plays a key role in Türkiye’s maritime security, overseeing mine countermeasures (MCM), patrol operations, and the enforcement of the Montreux Convention. Amid heightened vigilance due to the Russia-Ukraine war, the command has conducted over 24,000 hours of navigation and 5,000 flight hours to clear drifting mines in the Black Sea. […]
Wildfires in southern Chile have burned 7,821 hectares, with the largest fires in Traiguen, Galvarino, and Padre Las Casas. Authorities report 27 active fire zones between the Biobío and Araucanía regions. President Gabriel Boric stated that personnel from various public institutions have been deployed to support local firefighting efforts. Fire suppression operations continue.
Customs officers at Bulgaria’s Kaptan Andreevo Border Gate seized 229,980 euros and 20,000 pounds hidden in three trucks en route to Türkiye. In one case, 159,980 euros were found concealed in a truck’s refrigerator and heating ducts. Another truck had 70,000 euros wrapped in a curtain, while a third carried 20,000 pounds hidden in […]
Forest fires in South Korea have burned approximately 14,694 hectares, forcing the evacuation of over 3,000 people and leaving at least 11 seriously injured. Interim Minister of Internal Affairs and Security Ko Ki-dong stated that strong winds and dry conditions are hindering firefighting efforts. The South Korean military has deployed 5,000 personnel and 146 […]
Two US military Osprey aircraft made emergency landings at Matsumoto Airport in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture, temporarily disrupting air traffic. The landings occurred at 15:00 and 15:30 local time, with one aircraft departing shortly after. The runway was closed for about 1.5 hours, affecting some flights. The aircraft were affiliated with Futenma Air Base in Okinawa. […]
Hamdan Ballal, co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was detained by Israeli forces after being attacked by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. Settlers stormed the Palestinian village of Susya in Masafer Yatta, sparking clashes. Five American Jewish activists documenting the attack were also targeted. Ballal, injured in the assault, was taken […]