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An armed attack was carried out on two National Guard soldiers stationed near the White House in the United States. President Donald Trump revealed that the assault was orchestrated by Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan who had fled from the Taliban to the US in 2021. Asserting that the attack was an act of terrorism, Trump vowed that all those responsible would face the harshest punishment. On the other hand, in the aftermath of the attack, immigration applications from Afghan nationals in the US were indefinitely suspended.

Pope Leo XIV, who was elected as the spiritual leader of the Catholics about six months ago, is set to make his first foreign visit to Turkey. The details of his journey in Turkey, which will commence with a visit to Anıtkabir, have also been revealed. In commemoration of the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, the Pope will also be traveling to İznik. Moreover, he will preside over the mass at the Volkswagen Arena in Istanbul.Source: NTV

Amid the ongoing tension between the United States and Venezuela, it was revealed that the US had deployed strategic bombers and tanker aircraft to the Caribbean region. However, the US has made another move against Venezuela. The US has declared Venezuelan President Maduro as a terrorist leader, and government members as members of the organization. It was also announced that a reward of 50 million dollars will be given to anyone who assists in capturing Maduro.

Gavin Rivers Weisenburg, a 21-year-old residing in Texas, USA, and Christopher Thomas, aged 20, have been arrested under allegations of plotting a horrific scheme. They are accused of planning to invade Gonave Island, home to 87,000 people and part of Haiti, with the intention of exterminating the male population and enslaving the women and children for sexual purposes. The two young men, reportedly in the preparatory stages of their terrifying scheme, could face life imprisonment if found guilty.

The European Union recently imposed restrictions on the sale of wet wipes made from non-biodegradable, plastic-containing materials in member countries. It has been alleged that the Ministry of Trade in Turkey is also considering a similar measure. With the Ministry's new regulation, the sale of wet wipes in supermarkets will be banned in Turkey, which is among the countries with the highest consumption of wet wipes worldwide.Source: Sözcü

A new development has unfolded concerning Jeffrey Epstein, who lost his life in prison while being tried on charges of human trafficking, child abuse, and sexual assault. Despite all objections from US President Donald Trump, a bill that will ensure all information held by the Department of Justice about Epstein is disclosed to the public passed through the US House of Representatives with a vote of 427 to 1. Following approval from the US Senate and the signature of President Donald Trump, the bill will come into effect.

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani, who emerged victorious in the mayoral elections held in New York, made a pointed reference to the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. He emphatically stated, 'If he sets foot in New York, he will be arrested.'

In a statement, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned that Russia could potentially launch an attack on Europe by the summer of 2028, and experts have expressed their concerns, stating, 'We believe we are living through our last peaceful summer.' In response to the German minister's remarks, Maria Zaharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, retorted, 'Now, everyone knows who the real aggressor is.'

Following a stabbing incident involving a Turkish citizen in Montenegro, the situation escalated into racially motivated attacks targeted at Turkish citizens. Consequently, the Montenegrin government announced the cancellation of visa-free travel rights for Turkish nationals. Montenegro's Foreign Minister, Ervin İbrahimovic, expressed his belief that the suspension of the visa-free travel agreement with Turkey could be lifted within 10-15 days.

American YouTube sensation, Jack Doherty, was taken into custody in Miami, facing allegations of drug possession and resistance to arrest. Known for his provocative videos where he stirs up the average Joe, Doherty boasts a following that runs into millions.

A 22-year-old youth in the city of Koropi, Greece, nearly lost his life while joking around with friends. The young man was rushed to the hospital after swallowing a whole hamburger without chewing it. It was revealed that he was without breath for two minutes and was subsequently intubated.

The Economist has released its traditional 'year' cover. As with every year, the cover for 2026, which was recently published, contains hidden messages. These covers released by The Economist are referred to as 'what will happen in 2026'. The hidden messages in the cover are being analyzed by experts and conspiracy theorists. So, what will happen in the world in 2026? Here is The Economist's 2026 cover with its hidden meanings.

The Böcek family, who were staying at a hotel in Fatih, Istanbul, experienced a tragedy when they were rushed to the hospital under suspicion of poisoning. Six-year-old Kadir, three-year-old Masal, and their mother Çiğdem Böcek, who had traveled from Germany to Istanbul for a vacation, lost their lives. Meanwhile, the father, Servet Böcek, is currently undergoing treatment in intensive care. An investigation is ongoing into the suspicion that the family was poisoned after consuming baked potatoes, mussels, a type of Turkish wrap called tantuni, and sausage during the day.

Municipal workers in the town of Bannewitz, near Dresden in Germany, stumbled upon ten small gold bars while mowing the grass. The gold, worth a total of 30,000 Euros (approximately 1.5 million TL), was handed over to the police. Authorities are now on the hunt for the owner of the discovered gold.

Once valued at over a billion dollars, Sonder, a former partner of the hospitality giant Marriott, abruptly declared bankruptcy. Known as a competitor to Airbnb, Sonder offered short-term rental and boutique hotel services in over 40 locations worldwide, from Amsterdam to Dubai. The sudden bankruptcy came in the wake of Marriott International terminating their licensing agreement with Sonder. Following the abrupt decision of Sonder Holdings to file for bankruptcy, hundreds of guests staying at these hotels were hastily evicted. Some guests were shocked to discover their belongings either stuffed into plastic bags or left in the hallways upon returning to their rooms.

Democratic Party representatives in the US have released emails sent by billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The emails between Epstein and US President Donald Trump have become a hot topic. It also emerged that Tom Barrack, the US Ambassador to Turkey and Special Representative to Syria, was on Epstein's mailing list. In an email sent by Epstein to Barrack, it was seen that he wrote, 'Send a picture with the child, it will make me smile.'

There has been a tragic development regarding Huriye Helvacı and her son, who have been missing for 10 days in Kastamonu. The lifeless body of 5-year-old Osman has been found. The search for mother Huriye Helvacı continues.More details to follow...