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20 Turkish Soldiers Killed in Georgia Military Plane Crash

Members of emergency services work at the site of the Turkish C-130 military cargo plane crash near the Azerbaijani border, in Sighnaghi municipality, Georgia. Turkey’s Ministry of Defense announced that 20 soldiers were killed when a military transport plane crashed in Georgia . The aircraft, a C-130 cargo plane, had departed from Azerbaijan and was en route to Turkey when communication was lost shortly after takeoff. Georgian emergency teams reported that 18 bodies were recovered at the crash site , with search operations continuing to locate the remaining victims. Witnesses shared footage showing the plane breaking apart mid-air before spiraling down into farmland near the Azerbaijani border. This tragedy is Turkey’s deadliest military aviation accident in recent years . Both Turkish and Georgian authorities have launched investigations, and officials confirmed that the aircraft’s black box has been recovered . President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed condolences to the families...

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Beijing Tightens Grip on Shipping Amid Escalating US Trade Clash

China has intensified its trade dispute with the United States by imposing new restrictions on the shipping sector, targeting American subsidiaries of South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean Co. The move, announced by Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce, prohibits Chinese entities from conducting business with five US-based units of the shipbuilding giant.

The sanctions come as part of a broader tit-for-tat struggle between the world’s two largest economies, each seeking leverage ahead of anticipated trade talks. Washington has previously imposed curbs on Chinese maritime and logistics firms, citing concerns over unfair competition and national security.

Markets reacted swiftly to the news, with global equities dipping as investors grew wary of prolonged tensions. Hanwha Ocean’s shares fell sharply in Seoul, while Chinese shipbuilders saw a boost in trading.

Analysts warn that the latest escalation could disrupt global shipping routes and increase costs for international trade, particularly if both sides expand restrictions. With maritime dominance at the heart of the dispute, the standoff underscores the fragile state of US-China relations and the potential ripple effects across global supply chains.


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