A gendarmerie pilot battling a forest fire in Bursa’s Nilüfer district drew praise after flying a Skorsky helicopter under power lines while collecting water from Kayapa Reservoir. The fire broke out around 6:00 PM near the Kayapa, Güngören, and Maksempınar neighborhoods. As the pilot lifted off after filling the water bucket, he swiftly noticed power […]
The PKK terrorist organization is expected to begin laying down its weapons today in the Dukan region of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, following recent statements by its leader Abdullah Öcalan. The disarmament, expected to officially start around 12:00 PM local time, is drawing intense international media coverage. Hundreds of journalists from around the world gathered near the […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is pursuing a 60-day temporary ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of half of the hostages, both alive and deceased. “Negotiations to permanently end the war will begin with this ceasefire,” he said in a video message. Netanyahu emphasized that any permanent ceasefire hinges on […]
An Ihlas News Agency (IHA) team captured exclusive footage from the Dukan region of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, where the PKK is set to begin disarmament. Following a statement by jailed leader Abdullah Öcalan, the first 30-member group is expected to surrender weapons at a planned ceremony. The event will not be broadcast live due to […]
Flamingos (Phoenicopterus), known for their vibrant pink plumage, were spotted at Lake Eber in Afyonkarahisar’s Bolvadin district. The migratory birds, which return annually, were captured in stunning aerial footage. Lake Eber, one of Türkiye’s largest wetlands, remains an important stopover for many species along migratory routes. Onur Dal
Seven people linked to the opposition Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsutyun) were detained in anti-terror raids across Armenia. Authorities seized explosives, detonators, radios, and other materials in what they described as a foiled terrorist plot. Armenia’s Investigative Committee stated that one suspect faces charges related to preparing a terrorist attack, and the investigation is ongoing. […]
Severe monsoon rains continue to batter Pakistan, with the death toll from floods rising to 87 since June 26, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. Eleven people, including two children and a woman, died in Lahore in the last 24 hours due to electrocution, flooding, and lightning strikes. Streets were inundated, sewers overflowed, […]
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament, with 360 members backing her and only 175 in favor of the motion—far below the required two-thirds threshold. The motion was triggered by controversy over undisclosed messages between von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla during the EU’s multi-billion-euro […]
Speaker of the Turkish Parliament, Numan Kurtulmuş, visited Turkish troops serving in the EU Peacekeeping Force (EUFOR) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. His visit coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide, where he is attending memorial events and holding official meetings. Welcomed at Butmir Barracks by Colonel Mahmut Sert, Kurtulmuş received a […]
Extreme sports athletes Mert Güngörmüş, Samet Baydar, and Cengiz Koçak parachuted from an 86-meter-high viaduct in Istanbul’s Arnavutköy district. The daring jumps, performed early in the morning, were recorded by drones and helmet cameras. Güngörmüş said the urban setting made the jump more challenging but added, “We prepared well and jumped safely.” Koçak, a […]