The membership numbers of Turkish political parties have been updated. The AK Party leads with 11,709,913 members, followed by the CHP with 1,879,973 members. According to the July data from the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office of the Supreme Court, there have been changes in the membership numbers of political parties compared to January. The AK…

Following Mexico's win over Ecuador in the World Cup, the capital city's streets filled with over a million fans. However, the excitement quickly turned into tragedy as three people lost their lives due to asphyxiation, according to authorities. The incident occurred near the Angel of Independence Monument, where thousands of fans had gathered. Medical teams…

Youth and Sports Minister Dr. Osman Ashin Bak announced that the 'Museum Card GNS' project, which allows young people to enter museums and ancient sites for free, will be implemented in 2026 as well. Young people will be able to visit museums and ancient sites across Turkey between July 1 and September 30. The Museum…

The municipal council of Seferihisar will convene on Monday, July 6, to elect a new deputy mayor to replace Mayor İsmail Yetişkin. According to the announcement by the Izmir Governor's Office, the Seferihisar Municipal Council will hold an extraordinary meeting on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the municipal service building's council hall.…

A fire broke out in a 10-story apartment building in Antwerp, Belgium, resulting in at least 6 fatalities. The fire started on the 8th floor of the building in the Linkeroever district at around 10:00 local time (11:00 Turkish time) and quickly spread, requiring the evacuation of 80 apartments. Police and firefighters worked to rescue…

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is approaching a 'breaking point' due to its financial deficit, calling on member states for emergency support. UNRWA is seeking urgent funding to continue its operations due to the deep financial crisis it faces. In his address…

Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sönmez advanced to the second round of Wimbledon but lost to her American opponent Claire Liu, 2-0, and exited the tournament. Ranked 51st in the world, Zeynep Sönmez faced off against Claire Liu, who is ranked 146th. The first set of their match ended in a 5-5 tie, but the American…

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at a meeting in Beijing to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Xi emphasized the importance of adhering to the party's historical mission and responding to the challenges of the times. China's development has entered a new period where strategic opportunities and risks are intertwined,…

The heat wave in Istanbul is slowly losing its grip. According to the latest weather forecast by AKOM, temperatures will drop below seasonal normals starting from the weekend, and rain showers are expected. Today, the temperature will rise above 30 degrees, while on Saturday, it is expected to drop to 28 degrees. Additionally, thunderstorms and…

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's Iwate prefecture. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the earthquake was located off the coast of Iwate prefecture, 55 kilometers east of the Noda region. The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9 and a depth of 37.2 kilometers. No tsunami warning was issued. Japan…