A NASA research aircraft made an emergency belly landing at Ellington Airport in Houston after its landing gear failed to deploy due to a mechanical malfunction. The WB-57 aircraft touched down with its gear retracted, with bystander footage showing flames as the fuselage scraped the runway. Emergency crews responded immediately, and both pilots escaped unharmed. […]
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev met with Gideon Saar in Astana during Saar’s official visit to the country. The talks covered cooperation in trade, investment, innovation, and humanitarian areas, as well as regional developments. The two ministers signed several documents, including agreements on public diplomacy, diplomatic training, and visa-free travel for holders of […]
The Palestinian Ministry of Health said the death toll from Israeli attacks since October 7, 2023, has risen to 71,662 after two bodies arrived at hospitals in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours. The ministry also reported that a 12-day-old baby died due to extreme cold, bringing the number of infants who have […]
The European Union and India signed a historic free trade agreement in New Delhi after nearly 20 years of negotiations. The deal was signed by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EU Council President Antonio Costa, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Von der Leyen called it “the mother of all agreements,” saying […]
Two people were killed after a light aircraft crashed in Queensland, eastern Australia, early this morning, triggering a bushfire. The crash occurred near Heck Field, a private airstrip north of the Gold Coast, killing a 73-year-old pilot and a passenger. Police said the aircraft caught fire on impact, with the flames spreading to nearby […]
Australia has revoked the visa of Israeli social media influencer Sammy Yahood over anti-Islam content, citing concerns about hate speech. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said entering the country requires a right visa, adding, “Spreading hatred is not a right reason to come.” Yahood said his visa was canceled after he described Islam as an […]
Azerbaijan has arrested three people accused of planning a terrorist attack on a foreign embassy in the capital Baku. The State Security Service said the suspects were acting on instructions linked to the “Vilayet-i Khorasan” branch of ISIS. Authorities said the group had obtained weapons and was detained while approaching the embassy area. Criminal proceedings […]
Passengers arriving in Erzincan aboard the Tourist Eastern Express visited the historic district of Kemaliye, a member of Türkiye’s Cittaslow (Slow Cities) network. Designated as Türkiye’s 21st Cittaslow town in 2022, Kemaliye attracted visitors with its preserved stone houses, historic streets, and natural scenery. Travelers, many from İzmir, said they were impressed by the district’s […]
Spanish National Police dismantled a major drug trafficking network that used floating bases in the Atlantic Ocean and speedboats to move cocaine into Europe. Authorities said the group shipped around 57 tons of cocaine to Europe via Spain and Portugal last year. The operation, carried out with support from international partners including the Europol, led […]
Edi Rama told the Israeli parliament that Albania is ready to join an international stabilization force in Gaza, alongside Türkiye and Arab countries. Speaking at the Knesset during his visit to Israel, Rama said, “We are ready to participate in the International Stabilization Force to be established in Gaza, together with our Turkish brothers, our […]