Ankara Airport, modernized over 8 months, will officially open on Monday, June 15th, with President Erdoğan and Minister Uraloğlu in attendance. The upgraded facility, code 'ANK', can now accommodate wide-body aircraft and park 44 planes simultaneously, enhancing aviation capacity and easing the load on Esenboğa Airport.
Approximately 500,000 people gathered in Mexico City for the World Cup inauguration, with events including stadium attendance, Fan Fest gatherings, and district celebrations, culminating in a victory celebration for the national team.
The inauguration ceremony of Estadio Azteca featured performances by Shakira, J Balvin, and Maná, marking the start of the World Cup with memorable visuals.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and other officials at the National Palace to welcome them to Mexico for the 2026 World Cup. She also addressed Iran's national team being denied entry to the US, stating Mexico offered facilities in Tijuana.
President Lee Jae Myung signaled his intent to enact a special counsel bill that would allow for the withdrawal of indictments, a move critics deem predetermined and lacking substantiation. The bill, pushed by the ruling Democratic Party, grants the special counsel authority to nullify charges if investigations are found improper.
Barcelona celebrated the inauguration of the Sagrada Familia's Tower of Jesus Christ, blending tradition and modernity. The event, blessed by Pope Leo XIV, featured a young girl with Leber's neuropathy explaining the architecture, a solemn mass, and a spectacular light show orchestrated by Igor Cortadellas, culminating in a drone-rendered image of Antoni Gaudí.
Le pape Léon XIV est attendu à Barcelone ce mercredi pour une messe et l'inauguration de la dernière tour de la basilique, suscitant un fort élan populaire et une mobilisation des Catalans.
Jill Biden details an awkward encounter with Melania Trump during Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration in her new memoir, "A View from the East Wing." Biden describes the frosty atmosphere, attempts to make small talk, and her shock at the White House's subsequent renovation.
Jill Biden details an awkward encounter with Melania Trump during the 2025 presidential inauguration in her new memoir, "A View from the East Wing." Biden described the atmosphere as frosty, attributing it partly to the Mar-a-Lago search.
Two videos featuring Samyang Foods Chairman Kim Jung-soo, released before her inauguration, have garnered over 1 million views on YouTube and Instagram within five days. The videos, released on March 28th, show Kim reflecting on the company's past, present, and future, and expressing her emotions about the 'Uji Ramen' controversy and her family.
Emmanuel Macron et Paul Kagame inaugurent mardi à Paris un mémorial en hommage aux victimes du génocide de 1994 contre les Tutsis au Rwanda. La cérémonie vise à poursuivre le processus mémoriel et de réconciliation entre la France et le Rwanda.
President Trump plans to hold the next presidential inauguration in his new White House ballroom, touting it as a secure, gift to America, funded by $400 million in private donations.
Multiple US government and tech sector developments: controversial appointments, data privacy concerns, new laws, layoffs, and cybersecurity breaches.
The Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) reduced cartel fines by nearly 30 billion won (37.8%) for 23 companies since Chairman Joo Byung-ki took office, by applying leniency programs for self-reporters and cooperators. Critics argue this lack of transparency hinders oversight and may encourage repeat offenses.
Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan stated that future wars will span multiple domains including land, sea, air, cyberspace, and cognitive warfare. Inaugurating a defence manufacturing complex in Shirdi, Maharashtra, he highlighted the increasing role of AI, robotics, and drones in shaping future battlefields, which will extend beyond geographical spaces into digital ecosystems.
Un nouveau restaurant de burgers, Bill's Burger, à Crépy-en-Valois (Oise), a été contraint de fermer par la police municipale quatre heures seulement après son inauguration, suite à des pratiques instaurant un climat de peur intolérable, selon un rapport du Sénat.
Six years after a "racial reckoning," Black America faces "comprehensive assault" from all three branches of government and corporations. The NAACP urges Black athletes to boycott SEC universities in response to anti-Black policies and disenfranchisement efforts.
Hundreds protested outside the new US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, against Donald Trump's ambition for influence. Organizers stated 'Greenland is not for sale' and 'no means no', highlighting local unease with US overtures.
Philippe Journo a inauguré le 20 mai le centre commercial Valvert Croix-Blanche à Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois. Cet investissement de 183M€ sur 65 000 m² est l'un des plus gros construits récemment en France.
Jeff Bezos defends Amazon's $40m Melania documentary as a good business decision, denies personal involvement, amidst criticism of potential 'pay-to-play' with the Trump administration.
The relationship between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is described as one of the friendliest and most cordial between world leaders, according to the South China Morning Post. Their bond is marked by personal rituals, shared meals, and numerous meetings.
Le nouveau fast-food Bills Burger à Crépy-en-Valois a été contraint de fermer le jour de son ouverture pour non-respect des démarches réglementaires. Le maire dénonce une politique du fait accompli, tandis que l'enseigne évoque un problème administratif temporaire.
Hungary's new parliament, led by Péter Magyar, features a record number of Roma MPs and prominent Roma artists, symbolizing hope for the marginalized community. Roma rights campaigners urge real change beyond symbolism, citing past discrimination under Viktor Orbán's government.
Morgan Stanley analyst Tim Hsiao states that international carmakers must collaborate with Chinese suppliers to compete with Chinese carmakers, as evidenced by Ford's $3 billion EV battery plant with CATL in the US, despite initial opposition due to frayed US-China relations.
