A flock of glossy ibises (Plegadis falcinellus), a rare and declining migratory bird species, was spotted for the first time in Karakoçan district of Elazığ, eastern Türkiye. The birds were filmed by a local resident, Azmi Dep, near a wetland area where the species is known to thrive. The glossy ibis is threatened due to […]
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced plans to bring all weapons under state authority by the end of 2025, including those held by Hezbollah. In an interview during his visit to Qatar, Aoun emphasized dialogue over conflict, stating, “We do not want a civil war in Lebanon.” Aoun said direct talks are ongoing with Hezbollah and […]
Vast canola fields in Silivri, Istanbul, have drawn attention with their vibrant yellow hues. Grown intensively in Türkiye’s Thrace region, the fields were recently captured from the air, revealing striking landscapes set against wind turbines. Often called “Golden Yellow,” the canola blooms transform the area into a fairytale-like scene, becoming a seasonal highlight for both […]
Türkiye’s Kaan Kahriman won the European Weightlifting Championship title in the men’s 67 kg category in Moldova. He claimed gold in the snatch with 146 kg, silver in the clean and jerk with 170 kg, and secured the overall gold with a total of 316 kg. Fellow national athlete Ferdi Hardal earned silver in the […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the northern Gaza Strip, currently occupied by Israeli forces, amid ongoing military operations. Wearing a bulletproof vest and helmet, he was accompanied by Defense Minister Yisrael Katz and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. “We will not stop until we achieve all the goals of the war and win,” Netanyahu […]
Hamas’ armed wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, released a video warning Israeli families that hostages held in Gaza may die due to ongoing Israeli military operations. The group claimed communication was lost with the unit guarding soldier Edan Alexander, a dual US-Israeli citizen. In the video, Hamas said, “Be prepared,” and warned families that […]
At a high-level conference in London marking two years of civil war in Sudan, the EU pledged €522 million and the UK £120 million in humanitarian aid. The conference, attended by diplomats from around 20 countries, called for an immediate ceasefire amid what is described as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. UK Foreign Secretary David […]
Seven prisons across France were targeted in overnight attacks, with vehicles set ablaze and a prison gate hit by automatic gunfire. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said the attacks aimed to intimidate inmates and disrupt the government’s anti-drug efforts. No group has claimed responsibility. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau vowed a “ruthless” response, while prison unions […]
Russian intelligence chief Sergey Naryshkin warned that Poland and the Baltic states would be the first to suffer if NATO attacks Russia or Belarus. Speaking in Minsk after meeting Belarusian President Lukashenko, Naryshkin said NATO’s military activity near their borders is increasing. He added that resolving the Ukraine war requires Ukraine’s neutrality, disarmament, and […]
An explosion occurred while welding a truck’s fuel tank at an industrial site in Konya, Türkiye. The welder, protected by a safety mask, escaped without injury despite being thrown to the ground by the blast. The explosion was caused by residual fuel in the tank. Security camera footage captured the moment of the blast and […]