US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was protested by Palestinian supporters due to his support for Israel, which continues to attack the Gaza Strip, during his speech at the Atlantic Council in Washington DC, where he discussed Middle East policy, yesterday. The protesters, who addressed Blinken as “Bloody Blinken” and “Secretary of genocide,” said that […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of exploiting North Korean soldiers to escalate the ongoing conflict. In a video shared on the platform X, Zelensky revealed details of interrogations with two captured North Korean soldiers wounded during clashes in Russia’s Kursk region. He stated, “The world will learn the truth about how Russia used […]
Turkish aerospace company Baykar successfully launched its subsidiary Fergani Space’s first satellite, “FGN-100-d1,” into orbit as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-12 mission. The satellite, along with 131 other payloads, was sent into space aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. Baykar Chairman Selçuk Bayraktar highlighted the company’s expansion into […]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the United States of encouraging Ukraine to target the TurkStream Natural Gas Pipeline, a crucial energy route to Türkiye and Europe. Speaking at a press conference on Russia’s 2024 foreign policy, Lavrov alleged the US seeks to eliminate energy competition and undermines European energy security, likening the threat to […]
Turkish citizen living in Emine Gülistan, whose home in Malibu, Los Angeles, was destroyed in the ongoing wildfires in California, described the experience as “living through hell.” The fires, which have scorched over 38,685 acres across four locations in the state, have claimed 24 lives and left thousands homeless. Efforts to control the blazes […]
In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, inexpensive kamikaze drones built with simple materials have proven highly effective against advanced, multi-million-dollar drones. Footage captured by Ukrainian fiber-optic kamikaze drones showcases their ability to down sophisticated enemy drones, highlighting a new era of aerial warfare. Ukraine has increasingly relied on low-cost drones for defense, even equipping them […]
A tourist boat carrying 33 Chinese tourists and 5 crew members capsized near Phuket, Thailand, after taking on water when a cabin window burst. The incident occurred around 12:30 local time. Nearby boats quickly responded, rescuing all passengers and crew. Eight individuals sustained minor injuries and were hospitalized. Phuket Regional Port Office Director Nachapong […]
The Constitutional Court of South Korea held the first hearing of the impeachment trial against suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. During the brief four-minute session, Yoon’s request to remove Judge Chung Kye-sun from the case was unanimously rejected. Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae confirmed that the trial would proceed on Thursday, regardless of Yoon’s presence, and […]
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Dingri region in Tibet’s Shigatse city on Thursday evening, according to the China Earthquake Network Center (CENC). The quake, recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers, caused no reported casualties. Earlier, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in the same region on January 7 left 126 dead and 188 injured, with […]
The first full moon of 2025, known as the ‘Wolf Moon,’ lit up the skies over Hatay’s Belen district. Rising from the Amanos Mountains, the celestial event offered breathtaking views over the historic and strategically significant Belen Pass. The term ‘Wolf Moon’ is traditionally associated with January’s full moon, named for the increased presence of […]