Israeli Strikes on Central Gaza Kills 47 Palestinians

  Overnight Israeli airstrikes on central Gaza killed 47 Palestinians, mainly women and children, with dozens more injured. Attacks targeted residential areas in Deir al-Balah, the Nusairat Refugee Camp, and al-Zawayda. The Aqsa Martyrs’ Hospital in Deir al-Balah received the victims, while search efforts continue for individuals trapped under the rubble, according to local sources.

Nemrut Caldera Closed to Visitors due to Bear Attacks

The Nemrut Caldera, located within the Ahlat, Güroymak and Tatvan districts of Bitlis province in Türkiye, has been closed to visitors during the winter season due to bear attacks. “The bears in the Nemrut Caldera are wild animals and a predatory species that continue to have wild characteristics. As a result of visitors giving food […]

Turkish Woman Fulfills Lifelong Dream of Studying Archaeology

  Aysun Dalmış, a 67-year-old mother from Mersin, Türkiye, has realized her lifelong dream of studying archaeology after a childhood fascination sparked by local excavations and a book she read. Despite financial challenges that prevented her from continuing her education after high school, Dalmış became a nurse, raised three children, and eventually retired. Driven by […]

Diwali vPush New Delhi to World’s Most Polluted City

  India’s New Delhi has ranked as the world’s most polluted city following widespread fireworks during the Diwali festival, despite a local ban. The city’s air quality index (AQI) soared to a hazardous 348, blanketing the capital in smog and prompting residents to wear masks outdoors. The situation is further aggravated by crop waste burning […]

Archaeologists Find Fibula and Coin in Hadrianopolis Ancient City, Türkiye

A crossbow-type fibula belonging to the 5th century and a coin depicting a river god from the 2nd century were unearthed during archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Hadrianopolis in the Eskipazar district of Karabük province in Türkiye. Apart from the fibula and the coin, structures such as two baths, two churches, a defensive […]

Rare Mountain Goats Spotted on Snowy Munzur Peaks

In Türkiye’s Munzur Mountains, stretching between Erzincan and Tunceli at 3,300 meters, endangered chamois goats have been captured on drone footage as winter approaches. The recent snowfall has transformed the high altitudes into a stunning white landscape, drawing out various wild species. The goats, typically inhabiting the upper reaches, are also descending to lower elevations […]

One Dead, 6 Injured After Fireworks Explosion in India

Fireworks carried by two people on a motorcycle to be used for Diwali exploded in the Eluru district of the Andhra Pradesh state of India yesterday, leaving 1 person dead and 6 injured. It was determined that the explosion was triggered as the motorcycle went into a ditch on the road at high speed.

Cappadocia’s Illuminated for Night Tourism

  Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced the completion of night lighting in Cappadocia’s Güvercinlik Valley, timed to commemorate the 101st year of the Turkish Republic. Stretching from Uçhisar to Göreme, this popular valley will now welcome visitors after dark, showcasing its historical pigeon houses, Vasıl Stream, and iconic fairy chimneys […]

Israeli Strikes Hit Beirut Suburb, Killing 2 and Injuring 4

At least two people were killed, and four others injured in Israeli airstrikes on Ain El Remmaneh, a southeastern suburb of Beirut, according to Lebanon’s official media. The strikes, which included at least 10 separate attacks across the region, saw Israeli warplanes flying at low altitude over Beirut and the coastal city of Sur. The […]