A bus in Bolivia crashed off an 800-meter cliff in the town of Yocalla, killing 31 people and injuring at least 14, including four children. Police suspect the accident was caused by the driver losing control on the winding mountainous road. An investigation has been launched. Bolivia records an average of 1,400 traffic fatalities annually.
A 1,500-year-old cistern near the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul, used as a spa under the Navitas Spa Cistern brand linked to the Hilton Hotel, was sealed by Fatih Municipality for unauthorized modifications and damage to the historic site. Despite a 2022 restoration approval, the cistern was illegally transformed into a massage and […]
A Delta Air Lines passenger plane flying from Minneapolis to Toronto overturned after landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Initial reports indicate that eight people were injured. Emergency teams responded quickly, and all passengers and crew were accounted for. While most passengers were unharmed, authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the […]
The vice dean of Selçuk University Faculty of Health Sciences, Dr. Müjdat Yeşildal, was shot by Bestami Serdar E., a graduate of the same faculty, who then attempted suicide. The incident occurred on campus, prompting a rapid response from police and medical teams. Both Yeşildal and the suspect were taken to the hospital with life-threatening […]
During his official visit to Tokyo, Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş met with the Japanese Disaster Relief team that assisted Türkiye after the devastating Kahramanmaraş earthquakes. He expressed gratitude for their swift response and dedication, stating, “Your selfless efforts have earned an unforgettable place in the hearts of the Turkish people.” Hideaki Yamamoto, leader […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Riyadh for discussions with Russian officials aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Rubio is also expected to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visit. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Vice President Yuri Ushakov are traveling […]
The 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) concluded with an emotional moment as Christoph Heusgen handed over his presidency to former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Heusgen, who had led the conference since 2022, was applauded for minutes and struggled to hold back tears during his farewell speech. Reflecting on his tenure, Heusgen highlighted challenges in […]
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was warned by authorities while reading Turkish poetry at the closing ceremony of Tabriz Culture Week in Tehran. Pezeshkian initially stated that he was attending as a guest, not to speak, but upon requests from the audience, he agreed to recite lines from Mohammad Hussein Behcet Tabrizi, known as Shahriar. Authorities […]
A Ferrari dealership employee in São Paulo lost control of a 20-million vehicle due to excessive speed and crashed into a house. The driver of the Ferrari 296 GTB narrowly missed an elderly pedestrian but escaped uninjured. Security camera footage captured the moment of impact, showing the yellow Ferrari heavily damaged with smoke rising from […]
Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, Numan Kurtulmuş, visited the grave of Abdurresid Ibrahim Efendi in Tokyo as part of his official visit to Japan. Earlier, he met with Japanese Crown Prince Akishino at Akasaka Palace. Kurtulmuş honored Ibrahim Efendi, describing him as a key figure in promoting Islam in Japan and […]