In Erzincan, Türkiye, the Ekşisu Marshes—declared a “wetland of national importance” 18 years ago—serve as a key stopover for nearly 300 bird species migrating between Africa and Asia. The marshes host cranes, storks, pelicans, geese, and other species, with some, like cranes, now staying year-round due to the favorable climate. The wetlands also shelter […]
In Isparta, Türkiye, a speeding car lost control and crashed into a shop on Mimar Sinan Street. Security footage showed a young woman on the sidewalk narrowly escaping being hit just seconds before impact. No injuries were reported, though the business sustained material damage. Police launched an investigation, and the vehicle was removed by tow […]
US President Donald Trump’s entrance to the UN General Assembly in New York was disrupted when the escalator he and First Lady Melania Trump were riding suddenly stopped. Both walked the rest of the way upstairs. Later, Trump also faced a prompter failure during his speech, joking that “the two things the UN provided were […]
Türkiye’s Air Force aerobatic team, the Turkish Stars, won the “Best Display Flight” award at the NATO Days event in the Czech Republic. The show, held on September 20–21, featured 21 teams from 18 countries. The Turkish Ministry of National Defense praised the team, saying they continue to “proudly fly Türkiye’s flag in the sky.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged the UN General Assembly to act against what he called the “genocide in Gaza,” accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump of complicity. Petro said diplomacy has failed and children continue to die daily. He called for a peacekeeping force made up of countries that refuse […]
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy will recognize Palestine only if all Israeli hostages are freed and Hamas is excluded from governing Gaza. Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Meloni urged international pressure on Hamas, calling it responsible for the war. Opposition leader and former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte sharply criticized […]
A huge sinkhole about 50 meters deep and 30 meters wide opened on a road under construction in Bangkok’s Dusit district, swallowing a vehicle and forcing the evacuation of a hospital, police station, and nearby homes. No casualties were reported. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt inspected the site, saying […]
The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, reported coming under suspicious drone attacks in international waters off Greece. Activists from 44 countries said drones dropped unidentified objects, disrupted communications, and caused explosions near several vessels. In a statement, the flotilla condemned the attacks as psychological operations aimed at intimidation, declaring, “These tactics will […]
At the 80th UN General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron said France’s recognition of Palestine was part of a “credible peace plan” to end the Gaza war, secure hostages’ release, and preserve the two-state solution. He warned, “There will be no security or stability for Israel as long as it remains in a constant state […]
As world leaders, including Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, addressed the 80th UN General Assembly, hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered behind UN Headquarters in Manhattan. Demonstrators held photos of Palestinian children and women killed in Gaza, chanting “Free Gaza, Free Palestine” and calling for an immediate ceasefire. Police enforced heavy security, blocking access to […]