Mark Dicky, a US scientist who was part of the team consisting of 4 US, 4 Turkish, 4 Romanian and 1 Hungarian citizens, was conducting research in Morca Cave, in Mersin under the organization of the Anatolian Speleology Group Association (ASPEG). On September 3rd, Dicky experienced severe stomach bleeding at a depth of 1,040 meters, […]
A fire erupted at Pattaya’s floating market in Thailand, forcing firefighters to tackle the blaze from outside the water-based market, connected by wooden walkways. Twenty fire trucks were dispatched, and the fire was brought under control in about an hour. One person affected by smoke was hospitalized. Witnesses reported the fire starting in the central […]
Tropical Storm Yun-yeung approached Japan, causing heavy rains and flooding in multiple regions, particularly impacting the Kanto region. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that the storm was moving north from the coast of Shizuoka province and brought significant rainfall before making landfall. Flooding occurred in Chiba Prefecture, affecting roads and railways, leading to the […]
The annual migration of sheep through the dusty valley of Kıyıdüzü village in Tatvan district, Bitlis, has become a captivating spectacle for photographers. Shepherds lead thousands of sheep towards the Mount Nemrut foothills at sunset after milking, creating a trail of dust that draws photographers from Bitlis, neighboring provinces, and across Türkiye. Visitors like […]
A large American black bear entered Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, causing alarm among residents who recorded it on their phones. State Civil Protection teams captured the bear after pursuing it through a park. The bear was seen rummaging through trash cans, likely in search of food. Authorities advised citizens to report such incidents, avoid contact, not […]
The international “Baku 2023” exercise took place at the Baku International Maritime Trade Port in Azerbaijan’s capital, organized by the Azerbaijan Ministry of Emergency Situations. This exercise involved emergency management and search and rescue teams from member countries of the Organization of Turkish States (TDT). It was overseen by Azerbaijan’s Minister of State of Emergency, […]
The 43rd ASEAN Summit recently convened in Jakarta, with leaders from Southeast Asian countries and global figures such as US Vice President Kamala Harris and Chinese Premier Li Qiang in attendance. Key agenda items included escalating military tensions in the South China Sea, Myanmar’s internal turmoil, and North Korea’s support for Russia. During the summit, […]
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has expressed gratitude for Türkiye’s efforts to resurrect the Black Sea grain agreement. During a European Parliament joint committee meeting, Stoltenberg discussed NATO-EU relations and the Ukraine situation. He highlighted the importance of NATO-EU cooperation and commended the strengthening collaboration in various areas, including cybersecurity and infrastructure. Stoltenberg emphasized the […]
China successfully launched its new remote sensing satellite, Yaogan-33 03, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The satellite was carried into orbit by a Long March-4C carrier rocket at 2:14 a.m. (Beijing Time) and is now in its designated orbit. Yaogan-33 03 has various applications, including scientific experiments, land resource surveys, crop […]
The Turkish Presidency’s National Palaces Painting Museum has initiated the restoration of five 19th-century historical paintings, including valuable works such as “Yavuz Sultan Selim and the Prince,” “Sultan Selim III,” and “Istanbul Landscape.” The restoration is being conducted by a dedicated team at the Yıldız Şale campus of the National Palaces in Beşiktaş, Istanbul. The […]