Türkiye’s first domestic flying auto ‘AirCar’ takes to sky

Türkiye’s first domestically developed flying car, AirCar, built up within a project in the northwestern province of Kocaeli, known as the hub for the automotive industry and information technologies, has started crewed flights, according to a report on Thursday.

The flights commenced a…[Read more]

Leading aid group shuts Gaza soup kitchens amid Israeli blockade

Israel’s continued blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza forced a major relief organization on Thursday to close its community soup kitchens, as empty warehouses and the lack of resupply left it unable to feed civilians in the war-ravaged enclave.

World Central Kitchen was s…[Read more]

US judge to weigh releasing Turkish student detained for being pro-Palestine

A federal judge on Thursday decided to assess the release of a Tufts University doctoral student being held in an immigration detention facility in Louisiana without waiting for President Donald Trump’s administration to return her to Vermont as previously o…[Read more]

Germany’s socialist Left Party is flying high

Shortly after the new government has taken office, the smallest opposition party in the Bundestag is taking stock of its recent success at a party conference in Chemnitz. Its motto is “We are the hope.”

For months, the socialist Left Party has been rubbing its eyes in amazement: It won an unexpected…[Read more]

German Chancellor Merz says Berlin back with voice in Europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has met top EU officials, promising that Europe’s biggest economy was back to help steer the bloc at a tough time. Follow DW for our latest updates on news from and about Germany.

AfD lawmaker Krah investigated over China bribes, money…[Read more]

Japan wants all tariffs reviewed to reach deal with U.S.: negotiator

Japan has no intention of striking a trade deal with the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump unless all of its new tariffs are reviewed, top negotiator Ryosei Akazawa indicated Saturday as he returned to Japan following the second round of ministerial-level tariff…[Read more]

Japan ranks worst among G7 in 2025 world press freedom rankings

Japan trailed other members of the Group of Seven countries in the 2025 world press freedom rankings as government pressure on news outlets has become common practice, a media freedom group said Friday.

Of the 180 countries and regions surveyed, Japan moved up four places from last…[Read more]

Ishiba vows to work to revise Constitution; yet momentum low

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed his desire to seek the country’s first-ever revision of the pacifist Constitution, as Japan marked the 78th anniversary of its coming into force with no clear political momentum toward such a move.

In a video message to a pro-reform…[Read more]

Germany hits back at Marco Rubio after he panned labeling of AfD as ‘extremist’

Far-right German party was labeled a ‘confirmed rightwing extremist group’ by country’s domestic intelligence service

Germany’s foreign ministry has hit back at the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, following his criticism of Germany’s decision to label the far-rig…[Read more]

Europe marks VE Day with Trump on its mind

“Celebration? What celebration? It feels more like a funeral” – the damning words of a former senior Nato figure to describe this week’s ceremonies marking Victory in Europe Day.

The top-level diplomat who spent years at the transatlantic defence alliance asked not to be named in order to speak freely,…[Read more]

Germany updates: Almost 50% of Germans back AfD ban — poll

Forty-percent of respondents to an INSA survey were in favor of banning the far-right party. Meanwhile, Germany’s incoming interior minister has vowed tighter border controls.

German Air Force receives Israeli air defense system
The chief of the German Air Force was in Israel this w…[Read more]

Türkiye Maarif Foundation hosts Africa’s largest youth science festival

High school students from across Africa convened in Abidjan this week for the continent’s largest science and technology festival, organized by the Türkiye Maarif Foundation (TMV).

The event, organized by TMV’s Côte d’Ivoire Maarif Schools, brought together participan…[Read more]

Hunger silences Gazan children crying out against Israel’s aid block

In a devastated Gaza neighborhood where rubble replaces homes and walls gape open to the sky, hungry and trembling children begged for food and medicine – supplies Israel has withheld for two months amid its 19-month campaign that Palestinians call a genocide.

With sunken eye…[Read more]

Hundreds arrested in crackdown on May Day protests in Istanbul

Hundreds of people have been arrested in Istanbul, with 50,000 police officers deployed to the city as authorities attempt to crack down on May Day protests.

Public transport was shut down to stop people reaching Taksim Square, where demonstrations have been banned since…[Read more]

Innovation over tradition sending Dassai sake to the moon

If humans eventually colonize the moon, the early settlers might toast their success with a bottle of sake, realizing the dream of brewer Asahi Shuzo Co.

Yamaguchi-based Asahi Shuzo, known for its Dassai sake brand, in February took a leap forward, unveiling at an event in Tokyo a bottle…[Read more]

Emperor explores his symbolic role in trips to mourn war dead

As Emperor Naruhito travels across the country to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II this year, he is expected to explore how best to pass down memories of the conflict and work for peace in his role as a “symbol” of the country now most of its people belong to…[Read more]

Verstappen wins Japanese GP to close championship gap on Norris

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen led from pole to checkered flag to win the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, his first victory of the 2025 season, with McLaren’s Lando Norris second.

The Dutch Red Bull driver crossed the finish line almost 1.5 seconds in front of Briton…[Read more]

Japan refuses to say if other nations may join fighter jet program

Defense Minister Gen Nakatani has refused to comment on the prospect of other countries joining Japan, Britain and Italy in their joint next-generation fighter jet development program in the future.

“We are not at the stage to talk about participation by third countries such as…[Read more]

Some ETC lanes on expressways in 7 prefectures closed after system failure

A system failure on Sunday morning caused the closure of ETC-only lanes at some toll gates on expressways in seven prefectures —Tokyo, Kanagawa, Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Aichi, Gifu and Mie.

According to Nagoya-based Central Nippon Expressway, the ETC system failure o…[Read more]

Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk challenges detention in Boston court

A Tufts University student from Türkiye, who was arrested last week in Massachusetts by U.S. immigration officials after advocating for Palestinians amid Israel’s war in Gaza, challenged her arrest and the rapid transfer out of Massachusetts as being unlawful, according to a rep…[Read more]