The centuries-old tradition of firing cannons during iftar and sahur in Bursa’s historic Tophane district has been replaced with sound bombs due to environmental concerns. Firefighters from the Bursa Metropolitan Fire Department now detonate sound bombs near the Tophane Clock Tower at prayer times, continuing the Ottoman-era custom in a modern way. While some […]
A fire destroyed the historic 18th-century Satsikhuri Mosque in Khulo, Georgia, leaving the Ottoman-era structure unusable. The blaze broke out on the evening of March 3, with local teams and residents trying to contain the flames, but the fire spread rapidly. The cause remains unknown. Listed as a cultural heritage site since 2006, the […]
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the €800 billion “Rearm” Europe Plan to strengthen EU defense capabilities amid the halt of US military aid to Ukraine. Von der Leyen emphasized that Europe must take greater responsibility for its security, outlining a five-part strategy. The plan includes freeing up national defense budgets, providing €150 […]
Asena Uykur, a firefighter in Ankara, Türkiye, was inspired to join the profession after being rescued from a house fire at age eight. The experience left a lasting impression, leading her to pursue firefighting in high school and university. Determined to prove that women can excel in any field, Uykur now bravely battles fires […]
Severe flooding in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, has displaced 1,229 people after heavy rains caused the Ciliwung River to overflow, submerging parts of the city. Floodwaters reached up to five meters in some areas, closing roads and inundating homes. Authorities set up 11 evacuation centers across four districts, while emergency teams were deployed to assist […]
A forest fire that began on February 26 in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, has burned 2,600 hectares and remains uncontained after a week. Authorities issued evacuation warnings for 4,596 residents, with over 1,200 people in shelters and thousands more staying in hotels or with relatives. Firefighting efforts continue with over 2,000 personnel from 14 prefectures, […]
US President Donald Trump criticized the Biden administration for providing Ukraine with $350 billion, stating that the money could have been used to rebuild the US Navy. He also announced the suspension of military aid to Ukraine, pressuring President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to negotiate with Russia. At a White House press conference, Trump highlighted a major […]
The New York Police Department Muslim Police Association hosted its first Crescent Lighting Ceremony at NYPD headquarters in Manhattan on March 3, marking the third day of Ramadan. The event aimed to strengthen ties among the department’s 3,000 Muslim officers, promote inclusivity, and highlight the significance of Ramadan. Chief Officer Ali Hamutoğlu emphasized the […]
A scuffle broke out between security guards and relatives of prisoners attempting to enter the visitors’ section of the Israeli parliament. Security forces forcibly prevented the families, leading to physical confrontations where some fell to the ground while others clashed with guards. Many family members held posters of their captive relatives. The October Council, representing […]
An SUV plowed into a crowd in Mannheim, Germany, killing two people and injuring 25, including 15 seriously. Emergency teams rushed to the scene, and the driver was taken into custody shortly after the incident. The injured were hospitalized following first aid. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the city center as investigations continue. […]