Last Master of Traditional Churn-Making in Tokat

  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 […]

Antalya Enjoys Warm Weather in Winter

Locals and foreigners in Antalya enjoy sunny days while cold and harsh winter conditions are effective in many parts of Türkiye. Hundreds flock to the city’s world-famous beaches, such as Konyaaltı Beach, to swim in the sea or spend time nearby. “The weather is very nice. I can say that Antalya is one of the […]

Train Cars Derail in Pakistan

Three cars of a passenger train going from Lahore to Karachi in Pakistan derailed in the Shahdara area, causing disruption in train services between Lahore, Rawalpindi, Narowal and Faisalabad. Authorities reported that the passengers were removed from the train by teams dispatched to the scene, and there were no injuries. It is estimated that the […]

Israeli Airstrike Kills Two in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley

Israeli warplanes targeted the town of Yanta in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, killing two people and injuring 10, despite a ceasefire. The Israeli military claimed the attack struck Hezbollah infrastructure on the Syria-Lebanon border, alleging the group had violated the truce by sending a reconnaissance drone into Israeli territory. Lebanon reported multiple Israeli ceasefire violations since […]

Work to Form Transitional Government in Syria to Start

Syrian Interim President Ahmed Al-Shara announced in his first address to the nation that they started work to establish a comprehensive transitional government in Syria. The Syrian leader stated that a national dialogue conference will be held in the coming days to discuss the country’s future political steps, and two preparatory committees will be formed […]

Sahara Pass Offers Stunning Snowy Scenery

  Sahara Pass, standing at 2,640 meters on the Artvin-Ardahan road in Türkiye, becomes a breathtaking sight in winter as it gets covered in snow. Located within Karagöl-Sahara National Park, the pass offers a striking contrast between its white landscape and the surrounding rugged terrain. Drone footage has captured its mesmerizing beauty, making it a […]

Black Boxes of Plane Crashed Recovered in US

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced that the black boxes in the passenger plane that crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with a military helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport have been found and the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder have been recovered. The US Federal Aviation […]

Ebola Virus Claims One After Two Years in Uganda

The Ugandan Ministry of Health announced that the Ebola outbreak, which was declared to have ended in 2023, was seen again in Uganda, killing a hospital worker in the capital, Kampala. The Ugandan Ministry of Health Spokesperson said that the deceased was a 32-year-old nurse at Mulago Hospital, who died as a result of multiple […]

Fog Transforms Bayburt Into a Winter Wonderland

  Dense fog covering the mountains in Bayburt created a stunning fairy-tale landscape, captivating those who witnessed it. Drone footage captured the mesmerizing view in the early morning. With temperatures dropping to -13°C at night, the foggy weather is expected to persist until next Tuesday.   Ahmet Akbuğa