President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party has decisively won the State Duma elections, securing a constitutional majority with 57.83% of the vote and an estimated 355 seats. Central Election Commission head Ella Pamfilova announced the preliminary results following a 55% voter turnout, noting that official figures will be finalized on September 25th. During her Moscow […]
After 30 years of honing her craft in Ankara, 44-year-old Kader Güzel has returned to her hometown in eastern Türkiye to work as a master welder. Encouraged by the local mayor, she secured a position at an industrial factory where she quickly broke through gender stereotypes. Factory owner Ahmet Mercan admitted his initial hesitation, […]
Massive explosions have rocked the town of Al-Eis in southwestern Aleppo, reportedly striking a Syrian Ministry of Defense ammunition depot. State television channel Al-Ikhbariya confirmed the violent blasts, attributing the initial reports to “local sources” on the ground. Authorities have not yet released any information regarding potential casualties or the extent of the damage. A […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in New York City with a large delegation of senior cabinet officials to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Welcomed at John F. Kennedy International Airport by top Turkish diplomats, the president will reside and host high-level bilateral meetings at the city’s Turkish House. Erdoğan is scheduled […]
In the war-torn Al-Nasr neighborhood of Gaza, 21-year-old Palestinian artist Aby Qershala has painted a striking portrait of American rapper Macklemore on the ruins of a bombed building. The mural serves as a tribute to the musician’s vocal advocacy and financial assistance for civilians enduring the ongoing conflict. Noting the professional backlash the rapper […]
Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets in Paris and across France to condemn a controversial new bill expanding the authority of police and gendarmerie forces to use firearms. During the main march from the Place de la République to the Place de Bastille, crowds voiced their outrage by chanting “No to permission […]
Preliminary election results in Germany reveal a sharply divided political landscape, with the Left Party securing a first-place finish in Berlin with 25.8% of the vote. This critical victory paves the way for candidate Elif Eralp to potentially become the capital’s first state premier of immigrant origin, pending final coalition negotiations. In a stark […]
Resembling the famous fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, the stunning “Sliced Rocks” in Türkiye’s Tokat province are increasingly captivating nature lovers and photographers. The labyrinth-like landscape was naturally carved out of a collapsing mountainside over thousands of years by relentless wind and rain erosion. Now declared a protected natural monument, the 19-hectare site is slated […]
The death toll from a passenger ship that capsized in the Java Sea has risen to nine as authorities desperately search for 126 people who remain missing. The Virgo Transport 8, carrying 243 passengers and crew, was traveling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin when it overturned on Sunday. According to the Indonesian Navy, divers recently managed […]
An Italian Eurofighter jet was damaged during a nighttime strike on Saudi Arabia’s Taif Air Base, though no military personnel were injured. Defense Minister Guido Crosetto confirmed the incident, stating that “no Italian soldiers were affected by the attack.” Military leaders are currently assessing the situation to ensure the ongoing safety of Italian troops stationed […]