According to the Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET), the first half of 2026 has been the hottest six months in the past 65 years. During this period, temperatures were 1.6 degrees above normal, making it the hottest first six months since meteorological records began in 1961. AEMET stated that June was "extraordinarily hot" with average temperatures…

The indirect talks between Iran and the US in Qatar have been focusing on the release of frozen funds and the issue of the Strait of Hormuz. A senior Iranian official stated that the talks, which began on Tuesday and continued on Wednesday, centered on the release of Iran's frozen assets and the Strait of…

Veteran actor Kamuran İnselel, who left an indelible mark on Turkish cinema and television, has passed away at the age of 88 while undergoing treatment at a hospital. Kamuran İnselel had appeared in numerous notable series, including Kurtlar Vadisi and Sıla. After falling ill last week, he was admitted to Alanya Education and Research Hospital,…

Kardelen Tezcan, who lost her sight at the age of 18, graduated from university with the support of her mother. Kardelen Tezcan successfully completed her degree in the History Department of the Faculty of Letters at Dokuz Eylül University. The young girl, who was diagnosed with retinal detachment in her left eye at the age…

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, in Moscow. During the meeting, Lavrov responded to the policies pursued by Western countries over the Ukrainian crisis, stating Western countries are trying to justify and protect the Kiev regime, which grossly violates humanitarian law…

The US Supreme Court has struck down Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship. This decision upholds the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment, granting automatic citizenship to almost everyone born in the US. Chief Justice John Roberts stated in the majority opinion, 'Children born in the US are citizens at birth.' Following the decision, Trump…

The Governorship of Istanbul has banned the use of fireworks, signal flares, and torches between July 16th and October 28th. The decision aims to ensure the peace, security, and well-being of citizens and prevent irreparable damage. This measure is particularly important during the summer season when the risk of forest fires increases. In the announcement…

In the Halfeti district of Şanlıurfa, a stray dog attacked and injured a 1.5-year-old child named Muhammed Ali Aral. The incident occurred in the Yukarı Göklü Mahallesi within the boundaries of the Halfeti Municipality. The injured child was rescued by relatives and taken to the Halfeti State Hospital. The child, who was injured on the…

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on the record number of company bankruptcies and the deepening economic crisis in Germany. Zakharova stated that the German administration is paying the price for its blind commitment to anti-Russian policies, saying 'Germany is paying the price for others' decisions with its own well-being.' Zakharova discussed the historic…

The trial regarding allegations of irregularities at the 38th Ordinary Convention of the CHP, where 12 defendants, including Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, are being tried, has been postponed to September 16. In the hearing held at the Ankara 26th Civil Court of First Instance, defendant Özgen Nama and the lawyers of the parties…