Fierce clashes between Syrian army units and elements loyal to the ousted Bashar Assad regime have left at least 70 people dead, including 13 security officers and four civilians. Fighting erupted in the Ceble district of Latakia, where pro-Assad forces launched coordinated attacks on government checkpoints and patrols. Security forces have detained at least 25 […]
US President Donald Trump confirmed that his country was talking to Hamas to release the hostages during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office in Washington, DC. “We are talking about Israeli hostages. We are not doing anything about Hamas. I see this as helping Israel,” said the US President. Stating that the Joe Biden […]
The US President Donald Trump administration has signed a special agreement to reactivate the Delaney Hall Detention Center in New Jersey and increase its capacity to 1,000 beds as part of its fight against illegal immigration. The utilization of the detention center, which is 10 minutes from the Newark International Airport, is expected to speed […]
European Union leaders have approved an €800 billion defense plan in response to growing security concerns, marking a significant step toward a more independent European defense strategy. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called it a historic moment, while EU Council President Antonio Costa emphasized the urgency of strengthening Europe’s defense capabilities. He stated […]
SpaceX completed the eighth test flight of its Starship rocket, successfully launching it from Texas and recovering the Super Heavy booster. However, communication with the rocket was lost during ascent. The rocket, carrying four Starlink satellites, lifted off as planned, but SpaceX later confirmed the loss of contact, activating emergency protocols. The company said it […]
Families of Israeli hostages held captive in the Gaza Strip gathered in front of the Likud party headquarters in Israel’s Tel Aviv to call for a ceasefire and prisoner swap with Hamas. Over 50 Israelis, 35 of them confirmedly dead, are still being held by Hamas, says Israel’s military.
Güllaç, a traditional Ottoman dessert, remains a staple of Ramadan iftar tables in Türkiye due to its light and milky texture. Dessert master İbrahim Taşdemir highlighted the importance of milk, sugar, and rose water in its preparation. Layers of güllaç are softened with milk, with walnuts, hazelnuts, or pistachios added between them, and decorated […]
A Glasgow Rangers fan, namely Christopher Potter, who came from Scotland to Istanbul, Türkiye, to watch the Fenerbahçe – Glasgow Rangers match to be played today, lost his life after being hit and run over by two separate cars while crossing a main street in the Beşiktaş district at around 04:30 today. The drivers of […]
The production of kahke, a traditional treat of Ramadan and holiday tables in Kilis, has begun. Kahke master Ahmet Yeşilbahçeci, whose grandfather introduced the recipe to Kilis in 1970, continues the family tradition. “It has been passed down from generation to generation and remains an essential part of holiday tables,” he said. Yeşilbahçeci noted that […]
The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced that the bodies of 6 Palestinians and 11 injured Palestinians were brought to hospitals in the Gaza Strip, bringing the total death toll since October 7, 2023, to 48,446, while the total number of injured has risen to 111,852. The search and rescue efforts continue under the rubble of […]