Tourists visiting Konya, Türkiye, for the 752nd Şeb-i Arus, the annual commemoration of the death of the 13th-century Sufi poet Jalal al-Din Muḥammad Rumi, also flocked to major Selçuklu attractions. Nearly 10,000 visitors toured the Tropical Butterfly Garden, Sille, Hagia Elenia, the Time Museum, and the Sille Museum on the first day. Selçuklu Mayor […]
Dense morning fog covered the ancient city of Diyarbakır, Türkiye, obscuring iconic sites such as the Ulu Mosque, İçkale Museum, Süleyman Mosque, and the Four-Legged Minaret. Residents captured the striking scenes on their phones as the Sur district took on a timeless, misty appearance. Streets remained quiet due to the cold weather. Rain is expected […]
In Izmit, Türkiye, an antique shop owner is exhibiting a striking collection of 5,000 doll heads purchased from an elderly collector in Kütahya. The late collector spent nearly 50 years gathering discarded doll parts and storing them in jars and aquariums. Shop owner Hamdi Dinibütünoğlu says the collection is likely unique in Türkiye. He […]
Syria held a large military parade in Damascus as celebrations continued for the first anniversary of the Assad regime’s collapse. President Ahmed al-Shara, wearing his military uniform, joined crowds at the Umayyad Mosque before the new army staged a show of force featuring tanks, special forces, snipers, mine-clearance teams, and helicopter flyovers. Helicopters dropped leaflets […]
A South Korean court sentenced a woman to four years in prison for blackmailing football star Son Heung-min by falsely claiming she was pregnant and extorting $200,000. Her partner, who threatened Son 15 times during the scheme, received a two-year sentence. Prosecutors said the woman planned the crime “meticulously” and later demanded more money. […]
A 59-year-old firefighter died after a falling tree struck him while he was battling wildfires in Bulahdelah, New South Wales, where fires are burning in more than 50 locations and have destroyed 20 homes. In Tasmania, 19 houses have also been lost. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the death a reminder of the […]
Syrians gathered at Damascus’s Umayyad Mosque to mark one year since the fall of the Assad regime. President Ahmed al-Shara, wearing military fatigues, joined morning prayers and was warmly welcomed by the crowd. In a brief sermon, al-Shara called for unity in rebuilding the country, saying, “With God’s permission, we will overcome all difficulties […]
Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian military targets after a Cambodian attack killed one Thai soldier and injured eight. Thai forces evacuated civilians, and Prime Minister Anutin gave the army full authority to respond. Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen urged troops to stay calm and ordered evacuations. Schools near the border were closed, affecting 78,000 […]
Thousands gathered across Syria to celebrate one year since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime. In Damascus, large crowds filled Umayyad Square, where fireworks, music, and waving Syrian flags marked the occasion. Security measures were tightened and several roads were closed. Assad’s regime collapsed in December 2024 after a rapid opposition offensive that captured […]
A water leak at the Louvre Museum in Paris damaged around 400 rare books in the Egyptian antiquities library, according to museum officials. Deputy Director General Francis Steinbock said the leak came from aging pipes and affected one of the section’s three rooms. He noted that the damaged books were “not valuable,” though inspections continue. […]