China’s military conducted live-fire exercises around Taiwan as part of the “Strait Thunder-2025A” drills, targeting simulated ports and energy facilities, according to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry reported detecting 76 Chinese aircraft and 15 warships near the island in the past 24 hours. Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its […]
A Russian airstrike on Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region killed a 45-year-old civilian and injured two others, regional governor Ivan Fedorov confirmed. Meanwhile, overnight drone attacks hit 15 locations in Kharkiv, injuring four people, including two children. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported at least one death. Fires broke out in residential areas but were later extinguished […]
The death toll from the 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude earthquakes that struck Myanmar on March 28 has risen to 2,886, with 4,639 injured and at least 373 people still missing. Search and rescue operations continue. A 26-year-old hotel employee was rescued alive from the rubble in the capital, Naypyidaw, five days after the disaster. […]
On the anniversary of the Greek terrorist organization EOKA, a group of 12 Greek Cypriots attacked Turkish Cypriots with stones in Lefkoşa, the capital of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The assailants threw stones and shouted insults at civilians from the west of Yiğitler Burcu Park before fleeing. Security measures were increased in […]
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized that Russia must be held accountable for war crimes in Ukraine, stating, “It is impossible for war crimes to go unpunished in today’s world.” Speaking at the European Parliament, Kallas cited overwhelming evidence, including photos, phone records, and intercepted communications, proving Russian atrocities in Bucha and other occupied […]
Heavy rains triggered severe flooding on the Greek islands of Paros and Mykonos, sweeping away vehicles and damaging roads. Authorities closed schools and restricted traffic, urging residents to stay indoors. Paros was the hardest hit, with floodwaters carrying away about 40 vehicles. Firefighters rescued 13 people, but no casualties were reported. Mykonos declared a state […]
A couple from Türkiye’s Şırnak province has traveled to 40 countries across six continents over 16 years, funding their journeys through animal husbandry. Taybet and Feyzullah Artuç, inspired by a newspaper supplement in their youth, began their travels after visiting historical sites across Türkiye. Starting with neighboring countries, they expanded their journeys to Europe, […]
A volcano on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula erupted again, prompting the evacuation of the town of Grindavik and a nearby spa center. The Icelandic Meteorological Office reported that the eruption began at 09:45 local time, forming a 700-meter-long crack in the ground. Authorities had closed off the area before the eruption. The volcano, which last erupted […]
The death toll from Israel’s airstrike on Lebanon’s Dahiyeh region has risen to four, with seven others injured. The Israeli military confirmed the attack killed Hezbollah official Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdeir, accusing him of collaborating with Hamas to plan attacks on Israeli civilians. The strike, directed by Mossad and carried out with Shin Bet’s […]
The death toll from Myanmar’s powerful earthquakes has risen to 2,719, with 4,521 injured and 441 still missing. The 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude quakes struck on Friday, causing widespread devastation. Officials warn the toll may exceed 3,000 as search efforts continue. In Thailand, where the quake was also felt, 21 people died after a […]