Musa al-Halayka, one of the 642 Palestinian prisoners released by Israel from Ofer Prison at night, was released after 20 years in prison and reunited with his family in his West Bank home. “We were eating only to stay alive. I lost 25 kilos after October 7. They would give us half a spoon of […]
A fire broke out on a passenger bus’ engine in an underpass near the Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, Türkiye. Passenger on the bus immediately rushed outside the bus and the road on which the underpass is located was closed to traffic until fire crews extinguished the flames. It […]
As part of the ceasefire agreement, Israel released 641 Palestinian prisoners overnight, with 456 arriving in Gaza on Red Cross buses. The exchange, delayed due to Israeli violations, followed Hamas’ handover of four Israeli prisoners’ bodies. Many released detainees showed signs of mistreatment, with some suffering fractures from beatings. Several were taken to the […]
The 405-kilometer Keykubad Migration and Caravan Road between Konya and Alanya is being opened for tourism by the governorships of Konya and Antalya and the Konya Metropolitan Municipality. Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay said the project will preserve Anatolia’s cultural and historical heritage while boosting tourism and the local economy. Inspired by Seljuk-era pathways, the […]
A unique view formed as the Arpet Waterfall in Güzeldere Valley, approximately 15 kilometers from the Tatvan district center of Bitlis province in Türkiye, froze due to the weather temperature dropping to -20 degrees at night. “We were going from Tatvan to Hizan with our friends. There were beautiful views after the snowfall. We came […]
The setting sun presented a wonderful landscape for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts amid winter in the Ağrı province of Türkiye. Merve Gökbakan
As Ramadan approaches, date sales have increased in Bursa’s markets, with 15 varieties available at prices ranging from 200 to 400 liras per kilo. Shoppers crowded the bazaars, stocking up for iftar and sahur meals. Local vendor Orhan Çağlayan advised buyers to purchase dates from reputable stalls rather than temporary vendors. He highlighted the […]
US President Donald Trump urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate peace with Ukraine, stating that “Putin will have to make concessions to end the war.” Before his first cabinet meeting, Trump announced a strategic minerals agreement with Ukraine, which he claimed would boost US economic interests and serve as a security shield. He also […]
Japanese authorities announced that at least 600 hectares of land were reduced to ashes in the ongoing forest fire in Ofunato, Japan, while 84 structures were damaged and police found 1 burned body in the area. Authorities also reported that over 500 people were placed in temporary evacuation centers, more than 500 households experienced power […]
A large number of delegates, including France, Germany and England, left the hall at the United Nations Human Rights Council to protest the speech of Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin. “We fully support Ukraine. We want to see a just and lasting peace in line with the UN Charter,” Britain’s UN Permanent Representative Simon […]