Truck Backlog at Türkiye-Georgia Border Blocks Traffic

  Heavy truck congestion at Türkiye’s Sarp Border Gate with Georgia, the main route to the Caucasus and Central Asia, is causing significant delays. Trucks, waiting to cross into Georgia from Artvin, have lined the Black Sea Coastal Road, creating traffic disruptions across Kemalpaşa, Hopa, and Arhavi districts. With parking areas full or fees high, […]

Hezbollah’s Rocket Kills 2 in Israel

One of the rockets launched by Hezbollah yesterday into Israel hit a building in the coastal city of Nahariya. Magen David Adom, the national aid society of Israel, announced that two people in their 40s were killed in the building. The Israeli army said 10 rockets were fired from Lebanon and that some of the […]

US Maintains Arms Shipments to Israel After Gaza Aid Review

After a 30-day US deadline for Israel to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza, the US State Department announced that Israel has not breached American laws on humanitarian aid access, meaning arms shipments to Israel will continue unrestricted. Despite concerns from international organizations about Gaza’s humanitarian conditions, US State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel stated, “As of […]

US Confirms Houthi Attacks on Warships

The US Department of Defense confirmed that Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen targeted two US warships in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Defense spokesperson Major General Pat Ryder reported that the attacks, involving at least eight drones, five anti-ship ballistic missiles, and three cruise missiles, were intercepted without causing damage or casualties. Meanwhile, US Central Command […]

Death Toll From Israel’s Invasion of Gaza Reaches Over 43,600

  The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that the death toll in Israel’s ongoing Gaza genocide, now in their 403rd day, has surpassed 43,665, with 103,076 people injured since the escalation began on October 7, 2023. In the past 48 hours alone, five Israeli attacks in Gaza have left 62 Palestinians dead and 147 injured. […]

UN Chief Urges 9% Emission Cuts to Curb Global Warming

At the World Leaders Climate Action Summit in Baku, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the urgency of climate action, stating that global emissions must decrease by 9% annually to prevent temperatures from rising beyond 1.5°C. Speaking at COP29’s opening at the Baku Olympic Stadium, Guterres highlighted 2024’s record-breaking heat as a stark warning, calling it […]

Autumn Colors Dazzle at Istanbul’s Atatürk Arboretum

  As autumn sets in, Atatürk Arboretum in Sarıyer has transformed into a vibrant landscape with shades of yellow, red, and green. Known as the “Living Tree Museum,” the arboretum offers a stunning seasonal display, attracting visitors eager to experience the fall foliage. Captured from above, drone footage showcases the arboretum’s diverse tree species and […]

Small Plane Crashes into Sea Off Peru, Injuring Two

A small plane from Lib Mandy Metropolitano Airport in San Bartolo, Lima, crashed into the sea, injuring the 22-year-old pilot and a passenger. Nearby fishermen and water sports enthusiasts quickly assisted, helping the injured reach the hospital. Authorities reported that the plane was flying at a low altitude and executing risky maneuvers before the crash. […]

Ottoman-Era Fez Factory in Türkiye Awaits Revival

  The historic Dinkhane factory in Başiskele, Kocaeli, established in 1832 to strengthen the durability of Ottoman fezzes, now stands in ruins. Originally set up under Sultan Mahmud II to process fezzes produced at Istanbul’s Feshane, Dinkhane’s grinding process involved hot water and soap to toughen woolen fabric. Once processing around 500 fezzes daily, Dinkhane […]

Vehicle Rams Crowd in China, Injuring 20

In Zhuhai, China, a vehicle drove into a crowd outside the Zhuhai Sports Center, injuring at least 20 people, including children and elderly individuals. Footage captured scenes of panic, with multiple people lying on the ground. The 62-year-old driver attempted to flee but was apprehended by police. Authorities are conducting an ongoing investigation into the […]