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South Korea Floods Kill 18, Nine Still Missing
Heavy rains in central South Korea have triggered floods and landslides, raising the death toll to 18. Nine people remain missing. Over 14,000 residents have been evacuated, and nearly 4,200 public and private structures were damaged.…
Palestinian Flag Unfurled at Royal Opera House
At the Royal Opera House in London, a background artist unfurled a Palestinian flag during the final bow of Verdi’s Il Trovatore, prompting applause from the audience and a brief backstage scuffle. Footage showed someone attempting to seize…
Typhoon Wipha Injures 26 in Hong Kong
Typhoon Wipha swept through Hong Kong, injuring 26 people, toppling 471 trees, and delaying 400 flights, affecting around 80,000 passengers. Wind speeds reached up to 167 km/h and 110 mm of rain fell within three hours.
After…
TRNC Marks 51st Anniversary of Cyprus Peace Operation with Parade
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) celebrated the 51st anniversary of the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation with an official parade in Lefkoşa on July 20, Peace and Freedom Day.
TRNC President Ersin Tatar and Turkish President Recep…
Freedom Flotilla Ship ‘Hanzala’ Departs for Gaza with Aid
The Freedom Flotilla vessel Hanzala has left southern Italy for Gaza, aiming to break Israel’s blockade and deliver humanitarian aid. Named after a symbol of Palestinian resistance, the ship carries food and medical supplies for children in…
Arab Tribes Mobilize as Clashes Erupt Again in Syria’s Sweida
Clashes between Druze armed groups and Bedouins have reignited in Sweida, southern Syria, prompting Arab tribes from various regions to head toward the area in support of the Bedouins.
Fighting intensified last night following a Druze…
German Chancellor: Gaza Situation “No Longer Acceptable”
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the humanitarian situation in Gaza is “no longer acceptable” and called on Israel to enable increased aid efforts. Speaking at a press conference in Berlin, Merz emphasized Germany’s readiness…
Syria: Arab Tribes Ban Coffee in Protest Over Sweida Clashes
Amid ongoing clashes between Druze groups and Bedouins in southern Syria's Sweida province, Arab tribes declared they would stop drinking coffee until state control is restored across the country.
A tribesman symbolically poured out his…
EU Eases Schengen Visa Rules for Turkish Citizens
The EU Commission has adopted new rules simplifying multiple-entry Schengen visas for Turkish citizens with a travel history and low-risk profile.
Effective July 15, 2025, the system allows for gradually longer visa durations: starting…
Felix Baumgartner Dies in Paragliding Accident in Italy
Austrian extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, famous for his record-breaking skydive from the edge of space in 2012, has died in a powered paragliding crash in Italy.
According to Italian media, Baumgartner took off from Fermo on the…