Two new digital museums have opened in Mecca’s Haram Sharif, showcasing the life of Prophet Muhammad and the history of the Kaaba. The Biography Museum, located in the Zamzam Tower, uses LED and hologram technology to present key aspects of the Prophet’s life, including his family, migration, teachings, and personal items. A model of […]
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan laid flowers at the Memorial Wall in Kyiv, dedicated to Ukrainian soldiers killed in the ongoing war with Russia. Fidan arrived in the Ukrainian capital on an official visit and was received by Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha at Freedom Square. His first stop was the Memorial Wall, […]
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to adopt a tougher stance against Israel if the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen. Speaking alongside Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong ahead of the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference, Macron criticized Israel’s ongoing blockade and military offensive in the Gaza Strip. “The blockade is leading to […]
In the Adilcevaz district of Bitlis province in eastern Türkiye, red poppies have started to bloom with the arrival of warmer weather and recent heavy rainfall. The natural red flowers, which grow wild across the region, have turned large fields into a colorful landscape. Locals and visitors often stop to take photos of the […]
Sirens were activated in Tel Aviv following a ballistic missile attack launched by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. The missile also triggered alerts in parts of the West Bank and areas near Jerusalem. Air traffic at Ben Gurion Airport was temporarily suspended as a precaution. The Israeli military announced that the missile was intercepted by […]
The US flag has been hoisted once more at the US Embassy in Damascus, Syria, for the first time since its closure in 2012. US Special Representative for Syria Thomas Barrack made his first official visit to Damascus and personally raised the flag during a ceremony attended by Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaybani. […]
A reception was held at the Turkish Embassy in Jakarta on Tuesday to mark Turkish Cuisine Week, introducing classic dishes of Türkiye to guests from the diplomatic, business, and arts communities. The event featured a traditional menu prepared by Ottoman cuisine chef Recep İncecik, including lentil soup, tray pastry, imam bayıldı, kısır, tarator, shepherd’s […]
Years of construction in the Kaaba have reached their final phase, with major upgrades enabling 1.7 million pilgrims to pray at the same time. The Metaf area is now fully utilized, and all air conditioning and electrical installations along the marble walls and columns have been completed and enclosed. With the number of pilgrims […]
In a tragic incident that drew global attention, Israel targeted the Fahmi al-Jerjawi School in the al-Daraj area of Gaza City, where many displaced civilians were taking refuge. The nighttime attack on Monday killed 31 people—18 of them children. Among the few who survived was 5-year-old Ward Sheikh Khalil. “I was in class, sleeping. When […]
During a meeting in Berlin with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Chancellor Merz confirmed that Germany and Ukraine reached a five-point agreement, including expanded military cooperation and a joint plan for producing long-range missiles. “This is the first step toward industrial-level cooperation,” Merz said, adding that the weapons could target threats beyond Ukrainian territory. A memorandum […]