The trial of Mehmet Akif Ersoy and 6 other defendants will begin on September 10. The Istanbul 19th Heavy Penal Court prepared the pre-trial report and issued a decision to bring in many defendants, victims, and witnesses by force. The court decided that the secret witnesses in the case would testify with their voices and…

The ongoing wildfires in Canada have caused severe air pollution in several cities across the US and Canada. The skies over major cities like Detroit, New York, Chicago, and Toronto are filled with dense smoke, prompting health warnings for millions of people. The Canadian wildfires have shown their impact beyond borders, with the intense smoke…

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it had carried out extensive airstrikes on the port cities and military infrastructure in southern Ukraine. The Russian Armed Forces conducted pinpoint strikes on ports and logistics centers used by the Ukrainian army for military purposes throughout the night. The goal of the attacks was to target the…

Venezuela is struggling to cope with one of the largest natural disasters in recent years. The death toll from the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck on June 24 has risen to 5,069. Authorities have reported that search and rescue operations are ongoing, with concerns that the death toll may increase. Venezuelan National Assembly…

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Malatya's Battalgazi district in the morning, also felt in neighboring provinces including Elazığ, Adıyaman, Tunceli, and Şanlıurfa. According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), the earthquake, with its epicenter in Battalgazi, occurred at 06:20. The tremor, which occurred at a depth of 15.59 kilometers, was also felt in…

Drone attacks on Wildberries logistics centers in Russia's Tambov and Moscow regions resulted in 7 fatalities and multiple injuries. The attacks, which targeted logistical facilities in Russia's interior, caused significant damage and loss of life at Wildberries warehouses. Tambov Governor Yevgeniy Pervishov stated on social media, “As a result of the attack, 7 personnel working…

The Meteorology General Directorate published its weather forecast report for July 18, 2026. Heavy rain is expected in the northeastern parts of Ardahan, Kars, and Erzurum, while strong winds will be effective in the southwestern part of Marmara, the northern coast of the Aegean, and the southeastern part of Eastern Anatolia. The northern parts of…

Turkey's indigenous atomic clock, known as the Rubidium Atomic Frequency Standard (RAFS), was successfully launched into space as part of the SpaceX Transporter-17 mission. The project is expected to make significant contributions to Turkey's communication, navigation, satellite technologies, and Regional Positioning and Timing System goals. Minister of Industry and Technology, Mehmet Fatih Kacır, announced that…

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has strongly criticized the US's recent embargo moves and allegations against Havana, comparing Washington's policies to the ideological pressure period of the 1950s known as 'McCarthyism'. Diaz-Canel criticized the US administration through social media. He described Washington's moves as a 'baseless ideological witch hunt' and stated A new and more dangerous…

According to a statement by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, two oil tankers attempting to navigate through the minelayer waters in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz have exploded. The explosions caused both tankers to catch fire. The Revolutionary Guards stated that the US actions in the region have made the Strait of…