Expatriates from countries like Germany and France continue to arrive in Türkiye via the Kapıkule Border Gate for their annual leave. Despite the long journey, many say the excitement of returning home makes it worthwhile. Numan Durgut from Germany said, “The journey requires patience, but it’s endured with love for the homeland.” He described […]
The official Russian news agency TASS reported that the next round of peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv is expected to be held this weekend in Istanbul. A source said the exact dates are still being finalized. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed that a new meeting has been proposed by Ukraine’s Security Council Secretary for next […]
A Bangladeshi Air Force F-7 BGI training jet crashed into the Milestone School compound in northern Dhaka, killing one person and injuring four others. Firefighting and rescue teams were deployed immediately. The military confirmed the aircraft was part of a training mission.
Israeli forces struck a building housing a preschool in Gaza City’s al-Rimal neighborhood, injuring a child with a head wound. The missile, which hit the roof, caused major damage to the ground-floor preschool, prompting a rapid evacuation. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Israeli attacks since October 7, 2023, have killed 58,895 people and injured 140,980.
Russia launched 426 drones and 24 missiles overnight across Ukraine, killing one and injuring 11. Kyiv saw widespread damage, with hits on shops, homes, and a kindergarten. Four people, including a child, were wounded in Ivano-Frankivsk, while 12 strikes hit Kharkiv, damaging an industrial site and residential buildings.
Heavy rains in central South Korea have triggered floods and landslides, raising the death toll to 18. Nine people remain missing. Over 14,000 residents have been evacuated, and nearly 4,200 public and private structures were damaged. Transport and power were disrupted across Chungcheong and Gyeonggi provinces.
At the Royal Opera House in London, a background artist unfurled a Palestinian flag during the final bow of Verdi’s Il Trovatore, prompting applause from the audience and a brief backstage scuffle. Footage showed someone attempting to seize the flag from the artist. The Royal Opera House called the act “unauthorized” and “completely inappropriate.” While […]
Typhoon Wipha swept through Hong Kong, injuring 26 people, toppling 471 trees, and delaying 400 flights, affecting around 80,000 passengers. Wind speeds reached up to 167 km/h and 110 mm of rain fell within three hours. After hitting Hong Kong, Wipha weakened to 108 km/h and reached Taishan City in China’s Guangdong province. In […]
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) celebrated the 51st anniversary of the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation with an official parade in Lefkoşa on July 20, Peace and Freedom Day. TRNC President Ersin Tatar and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the ceremony on Dr. Fazıl Küçük Boulevard. Greeted by crowds waving Turkish and TRNC […]
The Freedom Flotilla vessel Hanzala has left southern Italy for Gaza, aiming to break Israel’s blockade and deliver humanitarian aid. Named after a symbol of Palestinian resistance, the ship carries food and medical supplies for children in Gaza. The Hanzala, a former Norwegian fishing boat, has a 20-member international crew including European politicians, activists, and […]