Inverted tulips, also known as “Crying Bride” flowers, are in bloom in the mountainous areas of Sason district in Batman, Türkiye. Found at altitudes over 2,800 meters, especially around Mount Mereto and Şilek Plateau, these rare endemic flowers attract nature enthusiasts despite the tough terrain. Locals warn that picking the protected plant carries a […]
Three people were killed in overnight US strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, according to Houthi sources. The group claimed to have shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Al-Jawf and shared images of the wreckage. The Houthis also reported that the death toll from a previous US strike on Hudaydah rose to 13, […]
Thousands of workers protested in Athens during a 24-hour nationwide strike demanding higher wages to counter rising living costs. Transport services, including ferries and flights, were disrupted as Greece’s largest unions mobilized. Demonstrators gathered outside parliament, calling for wage hikes and solutions to the housing crisis. Communist Party leader Dimitris Koutsoumbas criticized economic policies favoring […]
The death toll from the collapse of the Jet Set nightclub roof in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, has risen to 184, with 500 others injured. Rescue efforts continue as teams from Israel and Puerto Rico join over 300 personnel on-site. Authorities believe no survivors remain under the rubble. Local reports say 500–1,000 people were […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that 155 Chinese nationals are serving in the Russian army, allegedly recruited through social media. He said Ukraine has compiled detailed records, including names and passport numbers, and urged the US to address the issue with Russia. Zelensky also raised concerns about possible Chinese involvement and offered to exchange captured […]
At least 12 people were injured in overnight Russian drone attacks targeting Ukraine’s capital, Kiev, and the southern city of Mykolaiv. Fires broke out in a storage facility in Kiev, and several buildings were damaged. In Mykolaiv, the strikes damaged nine residential buildings, one administrative building, and 30 garages. Ukraine’s Air Force reported it […]
Cappadocia, a UNESCO-listed region in central Türkiye, welcomed around 200,000 visitors to its museums and historical sites during the 9-day Ramadan holiday. Total March visitors reached 262,000. Hotel occupancy exceeded 95%, boosted by the extended holiday. Top attractions included Göreme Open Air Museum, Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu underground cities, and Zelve. KAPTİD President Teyfik Ölmez […]
Former US President Donald Trump warned that military action against Iran is possible if a nuclear deal cannot be reached, adding, “Israel will be very actively involved.” Trump stressed that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons and said the US would act independently if needed. He also criticized US troop spending in Europe and South […]
China raised tariffs on US imports from 34% to 84% starting April 10, escalating tensions in an ongoing trade dispute. Beijing also imposed export controls on 12 US firms and added six more to its “unreliable entities list.” The move follows the US decision to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 104%, after former […]
At least 22 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on civilian homes in the Shuja’iyah neighborhood of Gaza City. Gaza Civil Defense warned the toll may rise as rescue teams search for survivors. Spokesperson Mahmoud Basal called the strike a “complete violation of human rights,” noting eight adjacent homes were hit. According to the […]