Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills 9, Including Women and Children

An Israeli airstrike on a home in Gaza’s Al-Daraj neighborhood has killed at least nine civilians, primarily women and children, and injured several others, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense Organization. The victims, from the Hamada family, were taken to Baptist Hospital in Gaza for treatment. Israel has not commented on the reason for the […]

Turkish Woman Saves Premature Calf, Now a Household Mascot

  Ankara farmer Şükran Sarıbıyık is nurturing a premature calf at home after a vet said it had little chance of survival. Born at 8 months, the calf, now a week old, has become a beloved mascot in Sarıbıyık’s household in the Elmadağ district. Sarıbıyık explained, “The vet told us, ‘It will die, there’s nothing […]

French Minister Criticizes “Free Palestine” Banner at PSG Match

  French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned a “Free Palestine” banner displayed by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans before the Champions League match against Atletico Madrid at Paris’s Parc des Princes Stadium. Retailleau called the banner “unacceptable” and indicated he would seek an explanation from PSG regarding the incident. The banner featured a person wearing a […]

Hungarian PM Orban Explains Content of 5th European Political Community Summit

Giving an opening speech at the 5th European Political Community Summit, hosted by Hungary, Viktor Orban, the Prime Minister of Hungary, explained that the plenary session of the summit would focus on Europe’s security issues, while migration and economic security issues would be discussed in the interim sessions later on. The Hungary leader emphasized in […]

European Political Community Summit kicks off in Budapest

The 5th European Political Community Summit has opened in Budapest, Hungary, gathering heads of state and government from 47 countries, including President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Held at Puskas Arena Stadium, the summit includes EU member states, Western Balkan nations, EFTA countries, the UK, Türkiye, and leaders from Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia. A key focus is […]

Several Homes Burnt and 2 Hospitalized After Wildfire in California

More than 14,000 acres have been burnt by a wildfire that started on Wednesday northwest of Los Angeles, California, the US, engulfing several homes and cutting off power to thousands of residents. At least two people were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation, said officials. Nearly 25 million Californians are under fire weather watches or red […]

Cuba Battles Second Hurricane in a Month

Cuba, which was hit by Tropical Storm Oscar that made landfall on October 20, is battling another powerful storm, Hurricane Rafael. The Category 3 level hurricane made landfall on the Caribbean island with a population of 10 million, alarming 9 of the country’s 15 regions. The country’s power grid collapsed due to the strong winds, […]

Selimiye Mosque Exhibition Marks 450 Years

  An exhibition titled “Selimiye Social Complex Photograph Exhibition in the 450th Anniversary of Its Construction” has opened in Edirne, displaying Istanbul Technical University’s Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aras Neftçi’s extensive photography of the iconic Selimiye Mosque. Organized as part of the “Ottoman Identity and Selimiye Symposium,” this exhibition at the Devecihan Cultural Center features a […]