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Fishing Boat Capsizes in South Korea: 3 Dead
A fishing boat capsized off the coast of Gunsan, a city in western South Korea, at around 07:36 local time. Eight people on board were rescued and brought to hospital but 3 of them, 2 South Koreans and 1 Indonesian, died shortly after. The…
Ertuğrul Frigate Martyrs Commemorated in Japan After 134 Years
The 587 Turkish soldiers who lost their lives on the Ertuğrul Frigate, which sank in a storm off the coast of Japan 134 years ago, were commemorated in a ceremony held in Kushimoto, where the accident occurred. The ceremony, attended by…
Türkiye-Albania Fier Friendship Hospital Marks Milestone in Healthcare
The Türkiye-Albania Fier Friendship Hospital, located in southern Albania and built with Turkish financial support, has provided healthcare to thousands since opening in 2021. The hospital has performed 802,000 procedures, with its 150-bed…
Typhoon Bebinca Forces Evacuations in Shanghai
Typhoon Bebinca, the strongest storm to hit Shanghai in 75 years, has led to the evacuation of 9,000 people and caused significant disruptions in China's financial hub. With wind speeds reaching 151 km/h, the storm made…
Death Toll in Gaza Rises to 41,226
The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that 20 Palestinians were killed and 76 injured in three attacks on the Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours, marking the 346th day of clashes between Hamas and the Israeli army. The ministry added that…
Storm Boris Claims 10 Lives Across Central and Eastern Europe
The death toll from Storm Boris, which has caused severe flooding across Austria, Romania, the Czech Republic, and Poland, has risen to 10. The storm, active for three days, forced the evacuation of over 10,500 people in the Czech…
Poland Declares State of Natural Disaster Following Hurricane Boris
Poland has declared a state of natural disaster in response to severe floods and inundations caused by Hurricane Boris, which struck the southern and southwestern regions. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the decision, aiming…
Death Toll from Typhoon Yagi Rises to 113 in Myanmar
Typhoon Yagi, which caused deaths and extensive damage in many countries in Asia, continue breaking havoc in the Kayah, Kayin, Mandalay, Mon and Shan states in central Myanmar as well. The junta spokesman reported that the death toll from…
Forest Fires Ravage Southern Russia, Prompting Evacuations
Over 50 forest fires have erupted in the Rostov region of southern Russia, driven by strong winds. According to Governor Vasily Golubev, the fires were sparked by downed power lines and human negligence. While 20 fires have been…
Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Arab League Meets in Madrid
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League Contact Group members held a meeting in Madrid, Spain. Following the meeting, which addressed the issues of establishing an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Palestine and…