Akdamar Island in Van, eastern Türkiye, hosted the 3rd Almond Blossom Festival, attracting nature lovers and tourists with its spring colors. Surrounded by snowy Artos Mountain and the turquoise waters of Lake Van, the island dazzled with blooming almond trees. Organized by local authorities, the event featured folk dances, local music, and traditional food. […]
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Catholic Church, died at age 88 in his Vatican residence, the Holy See announced. Cardinal Kevin Farrell said the Pope passed away peacefully at 07:35 local time and praised his life of service and compassion. Francis had recently addressed the faithful from a wheelchair during […]
Çarpanak Island in eastern Türkiye’s Lake Van is attracting nature lovers and photographers with its springtime scenery. Covered in snow during winter, the island now features blossoming almond trees and active seagull nesting grounds. Known locally as “Seagull Island,” it is accessible by boat and home to a historic church. Visitors tread carefully to […]
Two separate bomb attacks in Thailand’s Narathiwat province left 17 injured, including police, women, and children. A car bomb targeting police housing injured 10, including two students. Hours later, masked gunmen attacked a dinner party hosted by Buddhist civilians, wounding seven. Security forces launched a large-scale operation following the attacks. Authorities have tightened security […]
At least 12 people were killed and 30 injured in US airstrikes targeting the al-Farwah area of Sanaa, Yemen’s capital. The attack, which hit near a market, caused building collapses, with rescue efforts ongoing. Houthi-linked media also reported strikes in Saada. The strikes are part of a wider US campaign ordered by President Trump on […]
Israel launched three airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least two people, despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement. One of the attacks occurred near a football field, where players continued their match despite the nearby explosions. Another strike hit close to a forest-view restaurant, prompting panic among customers. Bystanders captured footage of the incidents.
Pope Francis met briefly with U.S. Vice President James David Vance at the Vatican during Easter. The visit was part of Vance’s official trip to Italy. Following the meeting, Pope Francis used his Easter address to urge a ceasefire in Gaza, calling for the release of prisoners and aid for civilians. “My call to the […]
The area scorched by last month’s deadly forest fires in South Korea has been revised to 104,000 hectares—more than double initial estimates. The Korean Forestry Service reported extensive damage across South and North Gyeongsang provinces and Ulsan, with Uiseong suffering the worst losses. The fires, which began on March 21, killed at least 31 […]
The bazaar emerged during British governance, surviving empires, border changes, and historical periods. Before 1947, this marketplace served as a trade center for Hindu and Sikh traders. Today, it still houses both a Hindu temple from the pre-Partition period and a historical church, demonstrating that trade in Raja Bazaar extended beyond commercial activities — it […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it should become clear within days whether a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia is possible. Speaking in Paris after meetings with Ukrainian, European, and French officials, Rubio stressed, “If there will be no peace in Ukraine, we will continue on our path.” Rubio emphasized that the U.S. […]