Italy’s Mount Etna erupted while tourists were visiting, causing panic as visitors fled the site. The eruption occurred on the southeastern side of the volcano, according to Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology. Lava and ash did not reach the Valley of the Lions, a common tourist stop near the summit. Flights were redirected […]
Fanatic Jewish groups attempted to smear bags of bloody meat on the Dome of the Rock during a raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, coinciding with the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. Palestinian sources said the provocation was prevented by closing the Dome’s doors. Following public outrage, Israeli police removed three individuals involved. According […]
The second round of Russia–Ukraine peace talks, hosted by Türkiye at Istanbul’s Çırağan Palace, has concluded. The high-level meeting, chaired by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and attended by Türkiye’s Chief of General Staff Metin Gürak and MIT Director İbrahim Kalın, drew global attention. Delegations included senior Russian officials such as Vice President Vladimir Medinsky, […]
At a NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with leaders from the Bucharest Nine and Nordic countries to discuss support for Ukraine and the upcoming NATO Summit. Zelensky emphasized Ukraine’s readiness for peace talks in Istanbul, calling for a ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, […]
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that Israel’s continued attacks on the Gaza Strip have raised the death toll to 54,470 and the number of injured to 124,693 since October 7, 2023. In the last 24 hours alone, 52 bodies and 503 wounded civilians were brought to hospitals. The ministry added that 4,201 Palestinians have […]
At least 34 people have died in floods and landslides caused by four days of heavy rain in India’s Sikkim state. Tourists stranded in the area are being evacuated. Army rescue teams have also been deployed in Meghalaya and Manipur. The Meteorological Department warned of increasing rainfall. In neighboring Bangladesh, a landslide killed four […]
In Mecca, pilgrims who perform the Umrah Tawaf and Say are required to cut their hair and exit ihram. Traditionally, this was done with personal scissors or mobile barbers (hallaks) charging around 5 rials. This year, a new free haircut service has been introduced for pilgrims holding Nusuk cards. Barber stands set up in […]
The 2,000-year-old inner harbor of Alexandria Troas in Çanakkale’s Ezine district has once again turned pink, forming a heart shape. Once a major trade hub, the harbor became a lake after losing its sea connection. Its pink color is caused by the microscopic organism dunaliella salina, which thrives in high salinity and warm temperatures. […]
In Boulder, Colorado, USA, 8 people were injured when a man attacked participants of a weekly march supporting Israeli hostages using incendiary materials and Molotov cocktails. The FBI is treating the assault as a “targeted act of terrorism.” Authorities say 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman launched the attack during the “Run for Their Lives” event. […]
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims have filled the Kaaba during this year’s Hajj. Saudi Arabia, which did not issue Hajj visas to children under 12, implemented strict measures including banning those without Hajj visas from entering the city. Special areas were arranged for disabled pilgrims, yet some went beyond limits to complete the rites. One […]