Folk Singer Preserves Türkiye’s Oral Tradition

  Gülay Diri, a 57-year-old folk artist from Antalya’s İbradı district, has been preserving her region’s oral traditions by performing centuries-old lullabies, laments, and folk songs. Recognized as a “Living Human Treasure” by Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Diri plays the traditional tambourine and works to pass down her heritage. Born into a nomadic […]

Erdoğan Receives Honorary Doctorate in Malaysia

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was awarded an honorary doctorate in international relations by Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak during his official visit to Malaysia. Speaking at the ceremony, Erdoğan expressed his appreciation for the strong ties between Türkiye and Malaysia, highlighting their strategic partnership and growing academic cooperation. He emphasized the role of education in […]

Erdoğan Arrives in Malaysia for Official Talks

  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Kuala Lumpur for official talks. He was welcomed at the airport by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and other officials. During his visit, Erdoğan will receive an honorary doctorate from Sultan Nazrin Shah and address officials and students at the Türkiye-Malaysia Strategic Cooperation Meeting. Discussions will […]

Ancient Port Emerges as Sea Recedes in Türkiye

  The 2,500-year-old Adramytteion Port resurfaced in Burhaniye, Türkiye, as the sea receded along the Ören coast. Citizens walked on the exposed ruins, while birds perched on the ancient stones. Some locals expressed concern over the unusual ebb, with reports of the sea retreating up to 150 meters. “I have never seen it recede this […]

Dense Fog Disrupts Transport in Pakistan

hick fog has blanketed Pakistan’s Punjab province, reducing visibility to 100 meters in Narowal and causing transport disruptions. Several traffic accidents have been reported, and flights have faced delays and cancellations. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dara Ismail Khan district, visibility has dropped to 300 meters.

Israeli Forces Withdraws from Netzarim Corridor in Gaza Strip

Hamas announced that Israeli troops have withdrawn from the Netzarim Corridor, which separates the northern and southern Gaza Strip, in central Gaza Strip in accordance with the ceasefire agreement that came into force on January 19. Following the withdrawal of Israeli forces, Hamas-led police forces have been deployed in the area to control the passage […]

Death Toll in Gaza Rises to 48,189

The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced that one civilian had died in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip within 24 hours and that the bodies of 7 Palestinians had been pulled from the rubble of buildings that collapsed before the ceasefire. The number of total deaths caused by Israeli strikes since October 7, 2023, rose […]

Five Thai Prisoners Released by Hamas Reunites with Families in Thailand

Five Thais, who were released by Hamas in Palestine on January 30 as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel, were reunited with their families at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. “Returning to our birthplace touched us all deeply. I don’t know what else to say. We are all truly grateful,” […]