Hamas’ military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, handed over 3 Israeli prisoners to Red Cross officials to be taken back to their countries in the 4th exchange held as part of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. Two Israeli civilians, Ofer Calderon and Yarden Bibas, were released in Khan […]
Venezuela released 6 US prisoners following a meeting between US President Donald Trump’s Special Representative Richard Grenell and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. “We reached the first agreements. When these are adhered to, there will be new ones. We hope there will be new agreements that will be good for both countries and the region. President […]
According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), the Palisades and Eaton fires, which broke out on January 7, have been brought under control, while the extinguishing efforts are continuing in steep terrain. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office announced that the total loss of life was 29, with 12 people […]
A fire broke out on the 3rd floor of the National Hangeul Museum in the South Korean capital, Seoul, at 8:40 local time and quickly spread to the upper floor during expansion work. The fire was reportedly put out after four hours of effort by 262 personnel, one of whom was injured as debris fell […]
Dense fog engulfed Türkiye’s Istanbul in the morning hours, giving a hard time to drivers in traffic as the visibility decreased significantly while forming stunning landscapes.
A Learjet 55-type plane carrying 6 people crashed into a residential area in Philadelphia for an unknown reason yesterday evening in the US, causing a fire in several houses. It was reported that many people in the vicinity were injured but the condition of the people on board is currently unknown. According to local authorities, […]
In the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip and the destruction of mosques, the sound of the adhaan, the Muslim call to prayer, has disappeared from many areas, making it increasingly difficult for Palestinians to perform congregational prayers. In its latest report dated January 5, 2025, the Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs documented […]
The Palestinian Prisoners Media Office announced that Israel will release 90 Palestinian prisoners tomorrow in the fourth prisoner swap to be held as part of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement that began in the Gaza Strip on January 19. It was reported that 9 of the Palestinians to be released were previously sentenced […]
In a symbolic gesture challenging societal norms, young members of the City Council Youth Assembly in Kırşehir handed out flowers to men instead of women during the ‘Opposite Day’ event in Cacabey Square. Participants expressed surprise and joy at the role reversal. “Women always receive flowers; it felt nice to be on the receiving […]
Cemil Kuru, 65, has been handcrafting traditional butter churns (yayık), oven shovels, and floor tables in Tokat province of Türkiye for 50 years. Working alone in his small workshop, he is the last remaining master of churn production in the region, keeping a fading tradition alive. Demand for his handcrafted churns has declined, with […]