Black Sea

Turkey confirmed it will maintain the blockade of warships in the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits under the Montreux Convention, amid escalating Black Sea drone attacks near NATO waters.

Growing NATO concerns over Black Sea drone attacks near member states' waters prompt urgent discussions among leaders, balancing the risk of escalation against inaction.

Eleven crew members are missing after a cargo ship sank following a drone strike off Bulgaria. Sofia summoned the Russian ambassador as international leaders condemned the attacks in the Black Sea.

A medical drama at a popular resort town after dozens of guests suffered from severe symptoms, including a pregnant woman and children who were evacuated to the hospital. Health inspectors raided the kitchen and uncovered a severe sanitary failure.

Romania announced on Thursday that an F-16 fighter jet destroyed a booby-trapped naval drone just hundreds of meters from a gas project in the Black Sea. According to the Romanian Defense Minister, the explosive-laden vessel did not originate from neighboring Ukraine. The Romanian Navy also examined debris from other drones found off the coast of Constanta.

Russia rejected a temporary ceasefire in the Black Sea proposed by Ukraine, stating there is "no basis" for such a move. The decision follows a recent escalation in the region, during which at least 50 cargo ships have been attacked over the past two months.

US Vice President J.D. Vance demanded that Volodymyr Zelensky cease offensive operations against oil tankers in the Black Sea. The move aims to prevent shocks to global energy markets and protect American economic interests.

Maritime incident off the Russian coast: 22 crew members were evacuated after a fire broke out on a ship hit by a drone. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ankara warns against the ongoing targeting of civilian vessels.