Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has officially succeeded Jens Stoltenberg as NATO Secretary General, marking a leadership transition at NATO headquarters in Brussels. Rutte, the 14th Secretary General of the alliance, emphasized unity in his first press conference and addressed Türkiye’s concerns about the fight against terrorism. He stated that he had ongoing discussions […]
Typhoon Krathon, moving at 240 km/h, has caused severe disruptions in Taiwan, leading to the cancellation of 112 flights and triggering flooding and landslides in some areas. Over 38,000 soldiers are on standby for evacuation and rescue efforts, according to Defense Ministry Spokesperson Sun Li-fang. Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration has issued warnings for southern […]
The death toll from Hurricane Helene, which struck the U.S. as a Category 4 storm, has reached 133. The hurricane impacted Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina, with North Carolina suffering the most casualties—40 dead. Governor Roy Cooper called the damage “completely catastrophic.” U.S. President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit […]
A tragic fire broke out on a school bus in Pathum Thani province, Thailand, killing 16 kindergarten students aged 4-5 and 3 teachers. The bus, carrying 38 students and 6 teachers, caught fire on a highway, and many victims were unable to escape. Several others were injured and taken to nearby hospitals. Firefighters extinguished […]
During a family vacation in Karaincirli village, Edirne, 4.5-year-old Eren Eryonar unexpectedly fell asleep while flying 150 meters high in a paramotor. Initially excited, Eren relaxed mid-flight, lulled by the engine’s hum. Paramotor pilot Yılmaz Özkaya captured the moment on camera, extending the flight for 40 minutes to let the child rest. Özkaya remarked, “It […]
A breathtaking drone show featuring 10,197 drones at Shenzhen Bay Park, Guangdong Province, captivated thousands of spectators on September 26, ahead of China’s National Day celebrations. The display broke two Guinness World Records: “most unmanned aerial vehicles simultaneously launched from a single computer” and “largest drone show.” The drones lit up the sky with iconic […]
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin warned Iran of “serious consequences” if it directly attacks Israel, during a call with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel has launched a limited ground operation in southern Lebanon, with air support targeting Hezbollah positions. The Israeli army also struck a refugee camp and military facilities, resulting in […]
Thousands of Iranians gathered in Tehran’s Palestine Square to protest the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on September 27. Demonstrators chanted slogans against Israel and the US, including “Down with Israel” and “Revenge will be taken.” The protestors waved flags of Hezbollah, Palestine, and Lebanon, and carried […]
A Russian Su-35 fighter jet dangerously approached a US fighter jet in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone, nearly causing a collision. The US jet was intercepting the Russian aircraft when the close encounter forced it to take evasive action. General Gregory Guillot, Commander of NORAD, condemned the Russian pilot’s actions as “unsafe and unprofessional,” […]
The Israeli army has launched a ground operation targeting Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, supported by airstrikes. Over the past 24 hours, at least 95 people have been killed and 172 injured in Israeli attacks across various regions, including Beirut and southern Lebanon.