Snowfall Begins Again in Istanbul

Snowfall that started last week in Türkiye’s Istanbul and stopped shortly afterwards has started again, this time painting roads and roofs white on both the Anatolian and European sides, especially in the higher elevations. Authorities expect the precipitation to gradually increase.

Gaza, West Bank Recovery to Cost $53.2 Billion

A joint report by the United Nations, European Union, and World Bank estimates that $53.2 billion is needed over the next decade for the recovery and reconstruction of Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The report states that Israel’s attacks on Gaza caused $49 billion in destruction between October 2023 and October 2024. More than […]

Şırnak’s Glass Terrace Nears Completion

  The Cehennem Deresi Canyon Glass Terrace Project in Şırnak is nearing completion, attracting tourist interest. Built on 365 square meters, the terrace will be among Türkiye’s largest, featuring social areas, a restaurant, and walking paths. A 7.3-kilometer asphalt road has been completed for easier access. Project official Hikmet Özek stated that the final touches, […]

Hawk Circles Drone in Türkiye

  A hawk in Bursa, Türkiye, spotted a drone filming in a field and circled it for an extended time. The bird’s curious encounter with the drone was captured on the device’s camera, forming a striking aerial moment.

Over 150 Whales Washes Ashore in Australia

A total of 157 false killer whales have washed ashore near the Arthur River on the west coast of Tasmania, Australia, prompting authorities to take action. The Tasmanian Marine Conservation Program reported that 67 of the whales had died and the remaining 90 were to be euthanized as the unfavorable conditions in the area made […]

Man Jailed for 10 Years Over Attack on Ex-Japan PM Kishida

The Wakayama District Court in Japan sentenced 25-year-old defendant Ryuji Kimura, who threw a homemade explosive at former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who was visiting Saikazaki Fishing Port to give an election speech in 2023 and injured 1 police officer and 1 civilian, to 10 years in prison. “Investigations have proven that the explosive had […]

AI Brings Diyarbakır’s Historic Inns to Life

  In Türkiye, digital content producer Adem Ulusoy has used artificial intelligence to recreate the historical atmosphere of Diyarbakır’s Hasan Pasha Inn, Sülüklü Inn, and Deliller Inn. Built between the 16th and 17th centuries, these inns were key trade hubs on the Silk Road. Ulusoy combined FPV drone footage with AI-generated visuals to depict merchants, […]

Twin Tornadoes Spotted Off Antalya Coast

Two tornadoes formed simultaneously over the sea near Kaputaş Beach in Türkiye’s Antalya province, surprising onlookers. The rare weather event occurred around 18:00 local time and lasted briefly before dissipating. Witnesses captured the moment on mobile phones, showing the tornadoes spinning over the water before vanishing.

Ukraine-Russia War Should Have Ended 3 Years Ago, Says Trump

US President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky for not being able to end the war during his press conference at Mar-a-Lago mansion in Florida, where he touched upon the Ukraine-Russia war and peace talks. “This could have been resolved very easily. Even an inexperienced negotiator could have resolved this years ago without much […]

SpaceX Launches 23 More Starlink Satellites

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Base, Florida, USA. The launch took place at 02:22 Turkish time. The rocket’s reusable first-stage booster landed on the drone ship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean, positioned off the Bahamas for the […]