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Saudi Crown Prince Makes First White House Visit Since 2018
The White House said agreements signed between U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have elevated bilateral ties to a “historic level,” with Saudi investment commitments in the U.S. rising to nearly $1…
Floods Hit Western and Southern Iran Amid Severe Drought
Heavy rains after months of extreme drought have triggered flooding in western and southern Iran, affecting the provinces of Ilam and Khuzestan. The cities of Abdanan, Dehloran, Shushtar, and Masjid al-Sulaiman were among the hardest hit.…
Pipeline Explosion Sparks Fireball in Russia’s Omsk Region
A natural gas pipeline exploded in the village of Rostovka in Russia’s Omsk region, creating a large fireball. Governor Vitaly Khotsenko said the blast occurred in an underground section and posed no danger to nearby residents.
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Severe Winds Disrupt Life in Southern Argentina
Winds exceeding 140 km/h caused major disruption across Argentina’s Patagonia region, forcing the closure of schools, malls, banks, and shops in Chubut and Santa Cruz provinces. Comodoro Rivadavia also saw power outages and reduced hospital…
Illegal Waste Forms 150-Meter “Garbage River” in Oxfordshire
A 150-meter-long “garbage river” has formed in Oxfordshire, England, after organized crime groups dumped hundreds of tons of illegal waste in a floodplain between the River Cherwell and the A34.
UK MP Calum Miller warned in Parliament that…
Japan Deploys Noise-Emitting Drones to Reduce Record Bear Attacks
With bear attacks in Japan reaching a record 13 deaths this year, Gifu Prefecture has begun using drones that emit barking and firecracker sounds to push bears away from residential areas in Hida City. The drones are flown over spots where…
Birthplace of Turkish Weightlifter Opens as Museum in Bulgaria
The childhood home of world weightlifting legend Naim Süleymanoğlu in Mestanlı, Bulgaria, has been restored and turned into a museum under a 2021 TİKA project. The official opening takes place today with Türkiye’s Culture and…
Montenegro Expects to Lift Temporary Visas for Turkish Citizens Soon
Montenegrin Foreign Minister Ervin Ibrahimovic said his country expects to lift the temporary visa requirement for Turkish citizens within “10 to 15 days.” He added that Montenegro is working to align its visa policy with the EU by 2026 and…
DRC Mine Collapse Death Toll Rises to 49; Minister’s Plane Catches Fire
The death toll from the copper mine collapse in the Kalando area of Lualaba province in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 49, authorities said.
During a visit to the region, the plane carrying Mining Minister Louis Watom…
Russian Attack Hits Turkish LPG Vessel in Ukraine’s Izmail Port
Russian forces struck the Turkish vessel ORINDA, which was carrying about 4,000 tons of LPG and docked at Izmail Port in Ukraine’s Odesa region. The ship caught fire, prompting Romanian authorities to evacuate residents in the nearby…