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Turkey's upcoming military exercise named 'Blue Homeland 2025' has raised concerns in Greece even before it started.

The Pentagon denies allegations of establishing a military base in Ayn el-Arab, also known as Kobani, at the Turkey-Syria border.

South Korean police have conducted searches in the offices of airline Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport as part of the investigation into Sunday's plane crash, which resulted in 179 deaths and 2 injuries.

At least 15 people have died in New Orleans following an attack in the city center. The perpetrator, identified as a former US Army IT specialist, was shot dead by the police. The FBI found an ISIS flag in his vehicle.

A memorial service was held in Muan city, South Korea, after a plane crash that claimed 179 lives. The black box from the Jeju Air plane will be sent to the US for investigation.

KKTC President Tatar stated that 2024 was a year of recovery for KKTC despite attacks by Greek Cypriots in the fields of economy, tourism, and education.

Recent news reveals that Russia has officially halted natural gas shipments to Europe through Ukraine, sparking fears of an energy crisis in the continent. The situation has put Turkey in focus as a key route for gas flow.

The upcoming year of 2025 is set to bring new challenges and opportunities on the global stage. From geopolitical shifts to technological advancements, a wide range of topics will shape the agenda for the year ahead.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had a phone call with Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammed Mustafa to discuss the importance of achieving a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

A man lost twelve family members in a tragic plane crash in South Korea where 179 passengers lost their lives.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been successful in the geopolitical arena, particularly in Syria, Libya, and Nagorno-Karabach.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized the need for Turkey-EU relations to return to the pre-Sarkozy era, highlighting the importance of a merit-based membership path for Turkey to become a more effective regional power in partnership with Europe.

A powerful geomagnetic storm is expected to hit the Earth following a solar flare, with effects projected to be seen between December 31st at 05:00 and January 1st at 06:00 (Turkey time).

A look back at the key events that shaped 2024, from political uprisings to natural disasters.

Former Russian international footballer Aleksej Boegaev, who played in the 2004 UEFA European Championship, has been reported dead in the ongoing war with Ukraine.

Israeli media reveals new details about the assassination attempt on Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.

After a devastating plane crash in South Korea, experts and families express disbelief over the tragic incident. Safety measures and the presence of a concrete block at the end of the runway are under scrutiny.

According to Israel's state television KAN, the terrorist organization PKK/YPG, which occupies northeastern Syria, is seeking assistance from Israel to persuade the US administration to stay in the region in case of a possible withdrawal of American forces. An unnamed PKK/YPG terrorist, speaking to KAN, mentioned that political support from Israel on international platforms could be a turning point for PKK/YPG and Israel relations.

Slovakia threatens Ukraine over gas transit, causing concerns in Europe. The possibility of gas supply disruption between the two countries raises alarms.

Former US President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100, according to reports from Reuters. Carter, who served as the 39th president of the United States for the Democratic Party, died at his home in Plains, Georgia.

Read the reconstruction of the death of Desi Bouterse on Telegraaf.nl: 'Silent agreement between Bouterse and Surinamese government'

Kenya is taking steps to save the endangered northern white rhinos through in vitro fertilization techniques, as Najin and Fatu are the last remaining ones of their kind.

Eyewitnesses report seeing flames in the engine of the crashed plane and hearing multiple explosions before the crash occurred in South Korea.

Passenger Subkhon Rakhimov, who filmed the moments leading up to the crash to inform his wife, has reportedly survived the plane crash in Kazakhstan.

Multiple sources, including Reuters, confirm that the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed on Christmas Day, killing 38 passengers, was shot down by a Russian air defense system.

The Kremlin warns against speculating on the cause of a deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan, as investigation is ongoing.

The owner and architect of a Turkish hotel that collapsed during a devastating earthquake last year have been sentenced to over eighteen years in prison. 72 people died in the Isias hotel.

President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment, aiming to prevent them from receiving a lethal injection under his successor Donald Trump.

A helicopter crashed into the fourth floor of a hospital in Mugla, Turkey, resulting in the death of four occupants. The incident occurred in the southwestern part of Turkey.

A unique Christmas scene unfolded in a living room in the US as a striped owl entered a house in Arlington, Virginia through a chimney and settled on top of the Christmas tree. The animal shelter caring for the stray bird shared a beautiful photo of the 'Christmas owl'.