Built 2,800 years ago by the Urartians for agricultural irrigation, the historic Keşiş Lake in eastern Türkiye has transformed into a breathtaking landscape this June. Recent summer rains have revitalized the ancient basin, causing colorful endemic flowers to bloom vibrantly across the 2,550-meter-high terrain. Glistening water droplets resting on delicate petals now contrast beautifully […]
Turkish Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır is currently in Paris to support 26 domestic startups at VivaTech 2026, one of Europe’s premier technology and entrepreneurship events. Fourteen of these participating companies are part of the “Turcorn 100” program, an initiative designed to foster future Turkish tech unicorns valued at over a billion […]
The NATO Defense Ministers Meeting has kicked off in Brussels, marked by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sharply criticizing some of the alliance’s wealthiest nations for continuing an “era of freeloading.” Speaking ahead of the upcoming Ankara summit, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized that European allies and Canada have actually boosted their defense investments […]
Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in two years, dispatching at least 194 drones to strike key infrastructure, including a major oil refinery. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported intercepting a total of 555 drones nationwide before retaliating with 239 drones and seven missiles aimed at Ukrainian territory. These Russian counter-strikes successfully hit […]
The White House has released footage of US President Donald Trump officially signing a new agreement with Iran. The signing took place during a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles, following the recent G7 Leaders Summit. The momentous occasion was met with notable applause from the attendees, particularly from […]
Amateur fishermen off the coast of Kuşadası, Türkiye, successfully rescued a loggerhead sea turtle that was deliberately tethered to a heavy paving stone. Ahmet Şahin and Haluk Turgut spotted the struggling animal bobbing in the Aegean Sea, as the air-breathing creature desperately fought to surface for oxygen. Lacking specialized equipment, the pair spent nearly two […]
Following the G7 Summit in France, US President Donald Trump announced that a new agreement with Iran is expected to be signed in Switzerland within the next 48 hours. When questioned about the future of US forces in the Gulf region, Trump indicated there is no set withdrawal timeline, noting that troops will likely remain […]
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the Moscow State Institute of International Relations. The special ceremony took place in the Russian capital as part of the minister’s ongoing official visit. After formally accepting the academic distinction, Fidan took to the podium to address the gathered audience. The event […]
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan to discuss bilateral relations and pressing global issues. During the official visit, Putin praised the steady development of friendly ties between the two nations, attributing this continued progress to the decisive stance of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Fidan conveyed Erdoğan’s greetings […]
Jewish settlers set fire to two mosques in the occupied West Bank towns of Jaljulye and Mazari an-Nubani overnight. The assailants caused material damage, wrote racist slogans on the walls of one building, and sparked confrontations with local Palestinian residents. Israeli forces intervened during the clashes using tear gas and stun grenades, though no injuries […]