Canola fields in Istanbul’s Büyükçekmece district have burst into bloom, creating a striking yellow landscape around Lake Büyükçekmece. Aerial images show vast fields of the oilseed plant, known for its use in vegetable oil, contrasting with the city’s urban sprawl. The blooming season has drawn locals to stop and photograph the vibrant scene, offering […]
The Sarı Gelin Waterfall in Uzunkavak, Tortum district, enchants visitors with its dramatic spring flow and icy winter charm. Cascading from a rocky height, the waterfall becomes a hotspot for ice climbing and nature photography during the colder months. Locals, proud of their village’s natural and agricultural richness, are calling on tourists and outdoor […]
Pakistan announced that 26 people were killed and 46 injured following Indian missile strikes on Bahawalpur, Muzaffarabad, and Kotli. The Pakistani military stated that civilian areas and mosques were targeted in the 24 attacks launched from six locations. Pakistani forces claim to have shot down 5 Indian fighter jets and 1 drone, while also striking […]
Three Italian Air Force planes from the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team collided mid-air during a demonstration flight over Pantelleria Island. All aircraft made emergency landings, with one veering off the runway. Two pilots escaped unharmed, while one was hospitalized with a suspected broken leg. The cause of the accident is under investigation, though local media […]
Friedrich Merz has officially taken office as Germany’s new Chancellor after securing a majority in the second round of parliamentary voting. Backed by a coalition of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Merz received 325 votes in the Bundestag, surpassing the required 316. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented Merz […]
Russia and Ukraine carried out their 64th prisoner exchange, with 205 detainees returned on each side, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. The released Russian soldiers were transported to Belarus for medical and psychological care. All will undergo further treatment and rehabilitation under the Russian Defense Ministry. The United Arab Emirates mediated the exchange, with […]
A silent commemoration was held at Emin Duraku Elementary School for 15-year-old Şilan Görenç, who was fatally stabbed by her father at their home in Prizren, Kosovo. Şilan, a 9th grade student, was killed in the early morning attack that also left her mother and sister seriously injured. Students and teachers left flowers and her […]
China and Egypt have completed their first joint air force exercise, “Civilization Eagles 2025,” marking China’s first military deployment to Africa. Held over 18 days, the drill included air combat, refueling, suppression of enemy defenses, and search-and-rescue operations. China’s Defense Ministry called it a “new milestone” in bilateral military cooperation. Chinese jets were filmed flying […]
Four people were killed and 39 injured in Israeli airstrikes targeting Houthi sites in Yemen, according to Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV. The strikes came after a Houthi missile hit Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport. Israel launched attacks with 20 warplanes, hitting a cement factory in Bajil and Hudaydah Port. Three were killed and 35 wounded […]
The milking journey of buffalos in Hürmetçi Marshes, located 1,073 meters above sea level on Erciyes Mountain’s slopes in Türkiye, captivates visitors with visuals reminiscent of African wildlife documentaries. After grazing, the buffalos wade through wetlands to reach their owners for milking near Sultan Marshes, a key site for migratory birds between Europe, Asia, […]