Türkiye’s Special Forces Command set a new national record with a freefall parachute jump carrying a giant Turkish flag in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The Turkish Ministry of National Defense said Senior Staff Sergeant Ertan Üstündağ completed the jump in Geçitkale with a flag measuring 661.5 square meters, surpassing the previous 2005 […]
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 157 soldiers each during peace talks held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, according to statements from both sides. Russia’s Defense Ministry said the released Russian soldiers are currently in Belarus receiving medical and psychological support, while three Russian civilians from the Kursk region were also freed. […]
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will pay an official visit to Türkiye on February 11, 2026, at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran announced. The visit will coincide with the sixth meeting of the Türkiye–Greece High-Level Cooperation Council, to be held in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye. Duran […]
Only 25 pedestrians crossed the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Tuesday, according to an EU official, well below the daily limits set under the Israel–Hamas ceasefire. The official said those exiting Gaza included medical patients and accompanying family members. Crossings resumed after the partial reopening of Rafah on Monday, but […]
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia will maintain a “responsible and cautious” approach to nuclear stability after the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) expired, ending limits on nuclear arsenals between Russia and the United States. Peskov said Moscow viewed the treaty’s end negatively and regretted that its proposal to extend it by one […]
A rare wildcat was captured on camera traps in the Ganos Mountains, located in Tekirdağ province in northwestern Türkiye. Footage recorded by nature observers shows the animal cautiously moving through the forest before disappearing into dense woodland. Experts said the sighting highlights the region’s rich biodiversity and the importance of conservation efforts. Wildcats, which inhabit […]
Iran’s Chief of General Staff, Abdolrahim Mousavi, visited a newly unveiled underground “missile city” operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), amid ongoing tensions with the United States. The facility belongs to the IRGC Aerospace Force and was inspected alongside its commander, Brigadier General Majid Mousavi. Mousavi said Iran has upgraded its ballistic […]
One person was killed in Portugal after a vehicle was swept away by floodwaters triggered by Storm Leonardo. Flooding was reported in Alcácer do Sal, south of Lisbon, after the Sado River overflowed, prompting authorities to raise the national alert level to its highest and warn of further river flooding. In neighboring Spain, the national […]
A bright gibbous moon illuminated the night sky over Elazığ, a city in eastern Türkiye, creating striking visual scenes. The moon’s intense glow formed landscape-like silhouettes, offering postcard-worthy views across the city. The rare clarity of the night sky drew attention from residents, with the spectacle widely shared on social media.
Türkiye and Egypt signed seven bilateral agreements during President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s official visit to Cairo, in the presence of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The deals were concluded after the second meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council at Al-Ittihadiye Palace and cover areas including military cooperation, trade, agriculture, veterinary services, social protection, youth […]