The Constitutional Court of South Korea held the first hearing of the impeachment trial against suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. During the brief four-minute session, Yoon’s request to remove Judge Chung Kye-sun from the case was unanimously rejected. Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae confirmed that the trial would proceed on Thursday, regardless of Yoon’s presence, and […]
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Dingri region in Tibet’s Shigatse city on Thursday evening, according to the China Earthquake Network Center (CENC). The quake, recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers, caused no reported casualties. Earlier, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in the same region on January 7 left 126 dead and 188 injured, with […]
The first full moon of 2025, known as the ‘Wolf Moon,’ lit up the skies over Hatay’s Belen district. Rising from the Amanos Mountains, the celestial event offered breathtaking views over the historic and strategically significant Belen Pass. The term ‘Wolf Moon’ is traditionally associated with January’s full moon, named for the increased presence of […]
Lebanese Civil Defense teams have discovered the bodies of 11 individuals in southern villages vacated by Israeli forces. According to a statement, 10 bodies were found in Tayr Harfa and one in Chamaa, with all sent to Jabal Amel Hospital for identification, including DNA testing. Local media report ongoing destruction by Israeli forces in […]
A chain collision involving two minibuses and two buses on the Çubuk-Ankara road in Güldarpı, Ankara, left 31 people with minor injuries. The vehicles, reportedly transporting workers, collided, prompting a swift response from police and medical teams. The injured were treated at the scene before being taken to nearby hospitals. Authorities are investigating the incident.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defended Türkiye as a “very valuable member of NATO” in response to criticism by far-right French politician Jordan Bardella during a European Parliament session. Bardella accused Turkey of leveraging NATO and playing a role in the migration crisis. Rutte highlighted Turkey’s crucial role in the 2016 refugee agreement, which reduced […]
In Istanbul’s Fatih Balat district, a vehicle slid downhill due to rain, injuring a woman who was trapped between the car and a wall. Two others escaped unharmed. The victim was hospitalized, and local residents criticized authorities for ignoring repeated safety complaints about the hazardous slope.
A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the Hyuga-nada Sea in Japan, prompting a tsunami warning for Kochi and Miyazaki prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the quake occurred at 9:19 PM local time at a depth of 30 kilometers. Aftershocks measuring 3.9 and 4.1 followed shortly after, intensifying concerns. The tremors were strongly felt […]
Freezing temperatures in Kars, dropping to -20°C at night, have transformed the region into a picturesque winter scene. Snow and ice-covered pine branches create breathtaking landscapes, captivating photography enthusiasts and nature lovers. Locals noted that even during the day, temperatures remain as low as -13°C. At sites like Benliahmet Train Station, ice formations on […]
Heavy rains in Indonesia’s Riau Islands triggered landslides in Batam City, burying several homes. Authorities confirmed that four people lost their lives, five were injured, and at least five houses were destroyed. The rains, which began Friday, are forecasted to persist through the weekend, raising concerns about further damage. Rescue efforts are ongoing as officials […]