Antalya Painter Throws Away 2,175 Works Worldwide

Efe Işıldaksoy, a painter from Kaş, Antalya, has been leaving his artworks beside trash cans for 11 years, reaching 2,175 paintings across various countries. “Art should strengthen respect and love in society. I have no commercial purpose, and I will continue this for life,” he said. Inspired by his project, artists in Europe have also […]

China Opens World’s Tallest Bridge

China inaugurated the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou province, now the world’s tallest at 625 meters above the Beipan River. The 2,890-meter-long bridge, completed in three years, cuts travel time across the canyon from two hours to two minutes. Officials say it is also the longest-span steel truss suspension bridge built in mountainous terrain.

Typhoon Bualoi Hits Vietnam: 8 Dead, 17 Missing

Typhoon Bualoi made landfall in Vietnam, killing eight people and leaving 17 fishermen missing after boats capsized in rough seas. Waves up to 8 meters battered Quang Tri Province, damaging 245 homes and flooding 1,400 hectares of farmland. Authorities warned of severe flooding and landslides

SpaceX Launches 28 More Starlink Satellites

US company SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon-9 rocket from California. The reusable booster landed on the platform “Of Course I Still Love You” in the Pacific Ocean. The satellites aim to expand broadband internet access worldwide.

Israel Destroys Another High-Rise in Gaza City

The Israeli army destroyed the 16-story Mecca Tower, one of Gaza City’s tallest buildings, in a new airstrike. The building had been evacuated before the attack. On September 15, Israel also demolished the 20-story Al-Ghafri Tower, the city’s tallest building.

At Least 4 Killed After Church Attack in Michigan

A church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, USA, was devastated by a gun and arson attack. Police Chief William Renye confirmed that four people were killed—two by gunfire and two in the fire set inside the church—while eight others were injured. Authorities said the attacker, identified as 40-year-old Iraq War veteran Thomas Jacob Sanford, was killed […]

Israel Launches New Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon

Israeli forces carried out airstrikes in the area between Kfarreman and Jarmaq in southern Lebanon, local media reported. No details have yet been released on casualties or damage. The strikes mark another violation of the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Lebanon in November 2024. Since then, more than 260 people have been killed and […]

Turkish Language Added to Romanian Schools

  The Yunus Emre Institute’s “My Choice is Turkish Project” has expanded in Romania for the 2025-2026 school year, making Turkish a compulsory elective course in public schools. Türkiye’s Ambassador to Bucharest, Özgür Kıvanç Altan, gave the first Turkish lesson at Secondary School No. 80, highlighting strong cultural ties between the two countries. The program […]

Russian Strikes Kill 4, Injure 70 Across Ukraine

  Russia launched 12-hour airstrikes with nearly 600 drones and missiles on 11 Ukrainian regions, killing four and injuring 70. All deaths occurred in Kyiv, including a nurse and patient at the Cardiology Institute. Zaporizhia’s governor said 31 people, including children, were injured. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the assault a “cowardly attack” and urged tougher […]