Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to US President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of US independence. Putin emphasized the shared responsibility of the two countries as nuclear powers in maintaining global security and stability. In his message, Putin highlighted the strategic importance of the relationship between Moscow and Washington, and addressed…

A farewell ceremony for Iran's former leader Ali Hamaney, who lost his life in a US and Israeli attack on February 28, was held in Tehran with the participation of tens of thousands of people. The crowd that gathered at the Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque in Tehran chanted anti-US and anti-Israel slogans during the ceremony,…

A presidential decree has been issued to provide free medication to 1 million people who want to quit smoking. Those undergoing tobacco addiction treatment will receive free medication and nicotine replacement support, regardless of their social security status. This decision was published in the Official Gazette and has come into effect. The application, which will…

The Turkish search and rescue teams that participated in the rescue efforts following the earthquakes in Venezuela were awarded the 'Venezuela Hero' medal for their contributions to the country. Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez presented the 'Venezuela Hero' medal to Turkish Armed Forces Humanitarian Aid Brigade Commander Brigadier General Mehmet Bahtiyar and AFAD Denizli Deputy…

The Sudanese army has initiated a large-scale military operation to retake the strategically crucial town of Kurmuk, located in the southeastern Blue Nile state, from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their ally, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N). The operation comes after the recent recapture of various areas along the borders with Ethiopia and…

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, which was sent to the Middle East after the US-Iran tension, is on its way back to the port of Toulon. Macron stated that he evaluated the security conditions and changing needs in the region after his meeting with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin…

Following the publication of the decisions in the Official Gazette, Ahmet Hamdi Atalay was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure. With this appointment, Ömer Fatih Sayan and Ahmet Çağrı Çiçek were also appointed as members of the EPDK. Atalay's appointment is seen as a significant change in the sector. Atalay graduated from…

A couple in Tosya, Kastamonu, was hospitalized after eating cherries and becoming ill. Unfortunately, 63-year-old Ahmet Derin passed away. His wife Rahime Derin is still undergoing treatment. Ahmet and Rahime Derin, residents of Karabey village, fell ill after eating cherries on July 1. They were taken to Tosya State Hospital by health teams and later…

An explosion occurred in a 6-story apartment building in the Borsa Meydanı area of Çorlu, Tekirdağ, believed to have been caused by natural gas. The incident happened on the top floor of the building in the Hıdırağa district. The explosion caused damage to the building's exterior, and emergency services, including health, fire, and police teams,…

The Turkish U17 National Basketball Team defeated France 94-87 in the quarterfinals of the FIBA U17 World Cup, advancing to the semifinals. The match, played at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center, saw Turkey trail 46-45 at halftime. However, they made a strong comeback in the final quarter to win the game. Ömer Kutluay's crucial points…