The 59th hearing of the corruption case against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality took place, with Medya AŞ Chairman of the Board Murat Ongun presenting his defense. The hearing, held by the Istanbul 40th Heavy Penal Court, was attended by detained defendants as well as some non-detained defendants and lawyers. During the hearing, Ekrem İmamoğlu renewed…

According to the Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson, US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Doha, the capital of Qatar, but will not meet with Iranian officials directly. The spokesperson stated that the two envoys will meet with mediators and discuss the progress of the negotiations. Additionally, $6 billion of Iran's frozen assets have…

Following the easing of tensions between the US and Iran, commercial ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has increased by more than 50% over the past week. The Strait of Hormuz was once a major trade route with an average of 130 commercial ships passing through it daily before the outbreak of war in…

Drawing attention to the segment in Istanbul that has not produced an earthquake in 260 years, Prof. Dr. Osman Bektaş explained different earthquake scenarios. Bektaş stated, 'The plate movement may be shared not only along the Main Marmara Fault but also among the faults surrounding the Çınarcık, Central Marmara, and Tekirdağ troughs. The segment in…

Scientists have found that certain genetic traits can significantly influence the likelihood of separation from your partner. Ruth Eva Jorgensen from the University of Oslo states that genetic traits can affect a relationship, but do not entirely determine our fate. The sum of these parts can make some of us a little more or less…

The European Commission has allocated 3.9 billion euros for Ukraine's purchase of advanced drone technologies, falling short of its initial pledge of 5.9 billion euros. This decision is part of the support program for Ukraine, which has a total budget of 90 billion euros. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated on social media,…

The spokesperson for the United Nations (UN) Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights called for the ongoing ceasefire process in Lebanon, where Israel continues to launch attacks despite the ceasefire, to be made the foundation of lasting peace. The spokesperson, Thameen Al-Kheetan, expressed hope for a genuine peace, stating that, as UN High…

The cause of death of famous American actress Daveigh Chase has been revealed as AIDS and multiple substance use. The 35-year-old actress’s death was classified as ‘natural’. According to the statement made by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office, Chase died due to chronic multiple substance use and AIDS. The actress passed away on June…

The United Nations (UN) has announced that at least 28 civilians were killed and 49 injured in an operation conducted by Pakistan on the Afghanistan border. The statement noted that these numbers are preliminary and may increase, as the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) continues its verification efforts. The UNAMA called for adherence to…

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized how civilians are harmed by the Kiev regime's crimes during his press conference today. Peskov discussed the attacks on the Moscow Region using drones, which resulted in civilian casualties. According to Moscow Governor Andrey Vorobyov, a drone attack in the town of Yegoryevsk led to a fire in a civilian…