The Gibbous Moon was clearly observed in the Ahlat district of Bitlis, glowing brighter as it rose into the night sky. The spectacle drew photographers and sky enthusiasts, who captured striking images as the Moon appeared through passing clouds. Experts noted the Moon will reach its full phase on October 7, offering another chance […]
Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler attended the inauguration of a cartridge-manufacturing assembly line built by Türkiye’s state-run Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE AŞ) in Ulaanbaatar. He was joined by Mongolian Defense Minister Damba Batlut and Türkiye’s Ambassador Başak Genç Yüksel. Güler called the facility “a strong symbol of our rapidly developing cooperation in […]
An explosion at Chevron’s El Segundo oil refinery in Los Angeles triggered flames and an emergency gas evacuation, though the cause remains unknown. Firefighters said the blaze was contained to one section of the facility. Authorities confirmed no injuries or evacuations, and Mayor Karen Bass stated there were no impacts to Los Angeles International Airport. […]
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul personally piloted his private plane to transport donated organs from Loei province to Bangkok as part of the “Winged Heart” transplant program. The organs — including a heart, liver, pancreas, kidney, and two corneas — are expected to save or improve the lives of seven patients. Anutin, who co-founded the […]
The Israeli army raided the Marinette, the final vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, detaining its six-person crew, including four Turkish citizens. The Polish-flagged boat had fallen behind due to engine trouble. Its captain, Cameron, said before the raid, “There are very tough Turks on board… and we will […]
The death toll from Typhoon Bualoi has climbed to 51, with 164 injured and 14 still missing, according to the disaster management agency. Flooding and strong winds caused an estimated $603 million in damage, destroying roads, schools, and power grids. More than 230,000 homes were damaged or submerged, and nearly 89,000 hectares of farmland were […]
The Israeli army announced it killed three Hezbollah members in airstrikes on southern Lebanon. The IDF said one local Hezbollah representative was targeted in Kafra, while two engineering unit members were killed in Kafr Reman for allegedly rebuilding Hezbollah’s infrastructure. Israel stated it would continue operations to “eliminate any threat” despite criticism over repeated violations […]
Despite Israel’s interception of nearly all Global Sumud Flotilla vessels and the detention of hundreds of activists, children and families in Gaza continue to wait with hope on the beach for aid to arrive. Sixteen-year-old Jihan Aliwa said, “Even though you’ve been detained, we are still waiting to welcome you.” Other children expressed hopes […]
Thousands of demonstrators across Italy, Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the UK, and Ireland protested Israel’s raid on the Global Sumud Flotilla and the detention of activists attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. In Brussels, crowds marched to EU headquarters demanding action, while in Ireland protesters vowed to remain at ports. Demonstrations in […]
Russia and Ukraine carried out a new prisoner exchange under the July 23 Istanbul agreement. Both sides exchanged 185 soldiers and 20 civilians each. Moscow said its returnees were taken to Belarus for medical and psychological care before being sent to Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the swap, noting that many of those freed […]