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Trump Halts Aid to Colombia
US President Donald Trump announced plans to suspend all payments to Colombia and impose new tariffs, accusing the South American nation of complicity in the illegal drug trade. “They are not fighting drugs; they are producing drugs,” Trump…
Cargo Plane Skids Off Runway and Crashes Into Sea in Hong Kong
An ACT Airlines–operated Boeing 747 cargo plane (flying for Emirates) veered off the runway while landing at Hong Kong International Airport and ended up in the sea, killing two ground handling staff. The four flight crew were rescued and…
Turkish Festival Brings Culture and Flavor to Washington
The 23rd Turkish Festival in Washington, D.C., drew large crowds of Americans and Turkish citizens, showcasing Turkish cuisine, art, and folk performances. Visitors enjoyed dishes like döner, baklava, and Turkish coffee while folk dance…
Erhürman Becomes New TRNC President
Tufan Erhürman won the presidential election in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus with 62.7% of the vote, according to unofficial results. In his first statement, Erhürman pledged to serve impartially and work closely with Türkiye on…
Türkiye Climbs to 26th in FIFA World Rankings
Türkiye’s national football team rose one place to 26th in FIFA’s October rankings with 1,570 points after victories over Bulgaria and Georgia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Spain retained the top spot, followed by Argentina and France.…
NSU Victims’ Families Protest Neo-Nazi’s Inclusion in Rehab Program
Relatives of the victims murdered by Germany’s far-right National Socialist Underground (NSU) terrorist group have demanded that convicted member Beate Zschaepe be removed from a state-funded de-extremization program.
The families…
Explosion in Bucharest Apartment Building Kills Three
An explosion ripped through an eight-story apartment building in Bucharest, Romania, killing three people and injuring 13 others.
The blast caused parts of the structure to collapse, prompting a massive emergency response. Authorities have…
Truck Queues Grow as Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Clashes Halt Trade
Renewed clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have once again closed key border crossings, leaving hundreds of cargo trucks stranded.
Following the brief 48-hour ceasefire declared on October 15, fighting resumed, forcing the closure of…
Grain Silo Collapse Sparks Panic in Illinois
A grain silo filled with soybeans collapsed in the village of Martinton, Illinois, south of Chicago. The dramatic moment was captured on cell phone cameras as bystanders fled in panic.
No injuries or fatalities were reported, but falling…
Activists in Washington, DC Demand End to Gaza Blockade
A group of activists gathered outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., calling for an end to Israel’s blockade of Gaza. The protest, titled “From the Sea to DC,” included members of the Global Sumud flotilla, who were detained by…