The Rossiya Segodnya International News Agency is planning to establish a multipurpose editorial center in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, and expand its network of correspondents across the country. In an interview with the Pakistani media, Rossiya Segodnya Director General Dmitriy Kiselev stated that they plan to launch social media platforms in Urdu and focus…

Scientists from St. Petersburg Polytechnic University in Russia have developed a new biocompatible material that can be used to treat skin infections caused by bacteria and fungi. This innovative material has shown high antibacterial and antifungal effects in experiments on mice, with no significant side effects on the skin tissue. The research results were published…

The use of drugs worldwide has increased by 34% over the past decade. According to a study by the United Nations (UN), 331 million people used drugs in 2024, and social media has become one of the most popular tools for accessing drugs. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released its 2024 World…

The 12th Nuclear Power Plants Summit (NPPES), which will shape Turkey's nuclear energy vision, will start in Istanbul on June 30. The two-day summit will discuss Akkuyu NGS, Sinop Nuclear Power Plant, small modular reactors (SMR), and new nuclear investments. The event will be attended by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Bayraktar. The…

Forest fires broke out in Antalya's Aksu and Balıkesir's Bigadiç districts. In Aksu, a fire started in the forested area of Yurtpınar Mahallesi due to an unknown reason. The Regional Directorate of Forestry and Antalya Metropolitan Municipality fire departments were dispatched. The fire is being fought with 2 planes, 2 helicopters, 6 fire trucks, 2…

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Japan's Oshino region, marking the 40th earthquake in the area in the past month. Japan is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the world's most seismically active regions. With four major tectonic plates intersecting, the country experiences thousands of earthquakes each year, and about one-fifth…

Claims that a curfew would be imposed in Ankara due to the NATO Summit have been denied. Prior to the 36th NATO Summit of State and Government Heads to be held in Ankara on July 7-8, some social media posts claimed that a curfew would be imposed. In response to these claims, a statement was…

According to Iranian media, a military communication line has been established between Iran and the US to prevent potential military conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz. This development came after talks held in Switzerland last week, facilitated by Pakistan and Qatar. The purpose of the military communication line in the Strait of Hormuz is to…

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the 33rd General Assembly of the Turkish Exporters' Assembly (TİM) and the Export Champions Award Ceremony. President Erdogan emphasized that Turkey has maintained its uninterrupted growth over the past 23 years. As a country integrated with the world, the momentum gained in exports continues in 2026. "The rise in our…

Despite ongoing clashes on the field, Russia and Ukraine have continued their prisoner exchange process, with each side handing over 160 more soldiers. According to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense, 160 Russian soldiers held in Ukrainian-controlled territories were released. In return, Russia handed over 160 members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The…