Oil Tanker Crashes Into Port in Iraq

An oil tanker named “Akkad” belonging to the Iraqi Oil Tankers Company crashed into Um Qasr Port in the southern Iraqi city of Basra yesterday. It was reported that the Iraqi Ports General Company oil tanker experienced a rudder failure while leaving the Hur Zubayr Oil Port earlier in the day. Authorities stated that there […]

7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kingdom of Tonga

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake occurred on Pangai, the administrative capital of the Haapai island of the Kingdom of Tonga in the Pacific Ocean. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. The Pacific Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami warning following the earthquake.

Türkiye’s Cappadocia Sees Increase in Number of Visitors in 2025

  Governor of Türkiye’s Nevşehir province Ali Fidan announced that the Cappadocia region, one of the country’s important tourism destinations, was visited by approximately 340,000 local and foreign tourists in the first two months of the year, which is 10 percent more than 2024. “When we look at reservations throughout the year in general, we […]

Death Toll from Earthquake Rises to 17 in Thailand

The Thai Disaster Prevention Department, which is conducting damage assessment efforts across Thailand after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, reported that the death toll has risen to 17 and the number of injured has risen to 32. Officials reported that 9 people were found in the rubble of the 33-story skyscraper that collapsed in […]

Al-Shara Unveils Ministers of Transitional Government in Syria

Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara announced the establishment of the transitional government and unveiled Syria’s new 23 ministers at a ceremony. Touching on the reforms the new Syrian government will make, al-Shara said that they will provide sustainability in the energy sector, support farmers, rehabilitate the industry, protect national products, create a suitable environment for investment […]

Japan’s Iconic Sakura Trees Attract Numerous People

Sakura (cherry blossom) trees, which symbolize the arrival of spring in Japan and are one of the most important symbols of the country, created a visual feast and attracted numerous visitors. “It’s a wonderful day. We really liked the cherry blossoms. We will definitely come back this season to see the sakuras. It’s quite crowded. […]

Gazans Performed Salat al-Eid at Destroyed Mosques

Thousands of Muslims in the Gaza Strip prayed Eid al-Fitr at mosques damaged by Israeli attacks. Imam Sheikh Ebrahim Abu Jalambo, who noted that Eid al-Fitr was spent under difficult conditions, called on worshippers to be patient and resolute in the face of aggression and to show joy as a message of defiance against the […]