In Pakistan, all schools have been closed until March 31 as part of austerity measures introduced during a fuel crisis linked to tensions in the Middle East involving the USA, Israel and Iran. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said the government is trying to reduce the burden on the public while addressing rising fuel shortages. Sharif […]
Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defence said a ballistic missile fired from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was intercepted by NATO air and missile defense systems deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean. The ministry stated that fragments of the missile fell into empty fields in Gaziantep. Officials said no casualties or injuries were reported. The ministry emphasized […]
An Iranian ballistic missile attack on the Israeli cities of Yehud and Holon, as well as Bat Yam in the Tel Aviv area, left one person dead and two others seriously injured. Israeli emergency service Magen David Adom said the fatality occurred in Yehud. Authorities reported additional casualties in other locations and said several impact […]
Türkiye has deployed six F-16 fighter jets and air defense systems to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to strengthen security on the island. The aircraft arrived at Ercan Airport and performed a flyover after landing. The Turkish Ministry of National Defense said the deployment was carried out in response to recent regional […]
Hundreds of flamingos were spotted at Gelingüllü Dam in Yozgat, central Türkiye, marking the arrival of spring. The migratory birds gathered in shallow areas of the reservoir, creating striking scenes as they fed and flew in flocks. The dam, used mainly for agricultural irrigation, has become an important stopover for migratory birds in recent […]
A drone attack targeting the US Victoria Base inside the Baghdad International Airport complex in Iraq was intercepted by air defense systems, Iraqi media reported. No damage or injuries were reported in the incident. Amateur footage showed the moment the drone was shot down. The base had also been targeted last week when two drones […]
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense said the country is facing new missile and drone attacks and that air defense systems are actively intercepting the threats. The ministry stated that the attacks were launched by Iran amid escalating regional tensions. Authorities warned that explosions may be heard during interception operations. The ministry also released […]
Selen Tıraşoğlu, a 17-year-old vocational high school student in Antalya, Türkiye, works as a mechanic alongside her father in the city’s industrial zone. Having grown up in the workshop, she now performs tasks from vehicle maintenance to removing and reinstalling transmissions. Tıraşoğlu said customers are often surprised at first but later congratulate her after seeing […]
Following an order from President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan is withdrawing all diplomatic staff from its embassy in Tehran and consulate in Tabriz. Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov announced the decision in Baku, Azerbaijan, citing safety concerns after four Iranian drones targeted the Nakhchivan exclave. The strikes injured four civilians and hit a regional airport and […]
As winter temperatures rise in the Ahlat district of Bitlis, Türkiye, Lake Nazik has become a vibrant hub for migratory birds. The frozen surface of the lake has started to thaw, creating open puddles that have attracted various species, including crested ducks, common pochards, mallards, and coots. Local photographers and nature enthusiasts have traveled to […]