Mother Brown Bear and Cubs Spotted in Natural Habitat

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks (DKMP) has shared footage captured by camera traps of a mother brown bear and her two cubs walking in their natural environment in Ankara, Türkiye. The camera traps were set up at specific locations in nature by DKMP.

Thousands of Muslims perform first Friday prayer of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa

With the arrival of Ramadan, Palestinian Muslims who wanted to perform the first Friday prayer flocked to Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem’s Old City. Despite the Israeli police’s stringent precautions, 100,000 Muslims performed the prayer. Additionally, Israel intensified security measures against Palestinians, tightened restrictions, and constructed barriers at West Bank exits. They also checked […]

EU Conference on Ukrainian children kidnapped to Russia

After the Ukrainian government’s allegations that Russia smuggled hundreds of minors into the country, the European Union (EU) took action. At the EU Leaders’ Summit, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU will organize a meeting on the return of Ukrainian children who were illegally kidnapped to Russia. Von der Leyen […]

Abandoned Settlements Resisting Time in Aydın, Türkiye

Saz and Kızılkarlar are old settlements located in Aydın, Türkiye, resisting time despite being abandoned since 1955 and 1962, respectively. They attract hikers and picnickers during the olive seasons and have historical structures such as stone houses, a mosque, and stone mills used in olive oil production. The settlements have no electricity or water except […]

Italy rescued 745 migrants in Mediterranean

Italian Coast Guard teams rescued 745 migrants in two different operations in the Mediterranean. In the first operation, carried out in coordination with the coast guard of the Reggio Calabria city, 295 migrants trying to enter Italy on a fishing boat were rescued. Teams rescued 450 immigrants during the second operation. In addition to the […]

Ancient mosaic unearthed in Israel

An ancient mosaic floor from the Byzantine era has been discovered in Israel. The mosaic floor was once part of an ancient church that stood near a path connecting the coastal region to the Judean Shephelah lowlands. The remains of agricultural facilities and buildings evident now indicate that the location once housed a Roman-era rural […]

North Korea conducts nuclear-capable underwater drone testing

North Korea successfully tested a “nuclear-capable underwater drone” that is capable of generating large-scale radioactive tsunamis and attacking enemy targets stealthily. Two weapons technologies were tested during the drill, which took place between March 21 and 23 and was overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. On March 22, the army also tested two types […]

Pension Reform Protests in France: Bordeaux Town Hall Set on Fire

Protests against France’s pension reform saw the front door of Bordeaux Town Hall set ablaze. Nationwide demonstrations attracted around 3.5 million people according to French unions, and over 1 million according to police estimates. 457 individuals were detained and 441 police officers were injured, according to French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin.

Giant Tent in Taiwan flies away in Strong Wind, Injuring One

One day before the opening ceremony of the 2023 Taiwanese National Indigenous Games in Taipei, the giant tent set up in the event area was lifted by a sudden strong wind. The collapsed tent fell on the guests who were trying to escape. A Japanese tourist suffered minor injuries to his foot. The tourist was […]