The Sultan Qaytbay Mosque and Complex, a 15th-century masterpiece of Mamluk architecture, has officially reopened in Cairo’s historic Gamaliya district following a meticulous two-year restoration. Completed in November 2024 with backing from the U.S. Ambassadors’ Cultural Heritage Preservation Fund, the collaborative project successfully revived the site’s original stonework and hidden architectural colors. Originally built […]
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Tufan Erhürman met with a top UN envoy in Nicosia to prepare for a critical visit from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Highlighting the UN leader’s long-standing commitment to the region, envoy Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar stated that Guterres aims to “support the ongoing efforts and to contribute to […]
Aerial footage has captured the stunning Katerina Pavilion, a historic nail-free hunting lodge nestled within the lush pine forests of Kars, Türkiye. Originally built for Russia’s Tsar Nicholas II using traditional Baltic wood-jointed architecture, the derelict structure has miraculously survived harsh climates and the test of time. Locals are now advocating for the long-abandoned […]
Ayazini village, a 3,000-year-old settlement nestled in Türkiye’s historic Phrygian Valley, is experiencing a surge in summer tourism as vacationers and returning expatriates flock to the area. Recent aerial footage highlights the bustling activity among the region’s ancient rock settlements, tombs, and natural landscapes, which collectively resemble a vast open-air museum. Tourists are taking advantage […]
More than 330,000 people have been forced to flee their homes across France and Spain as extreme heat and high winds continue to fuel rapidly spreading wildfires. Spanish authorities warn the crisis could worsen as temperatures rise this week, with roughly 77,000 hectares already scorched across the Madrid, Avila, and Toledo regions. Meanwhile, fires in […]
A shooting at the “Bite of Seattle” food festival in the United States left two people dead and five others injured when an attacker opened fire into the crowd yesterday evening. Police have detained a suspect connected to the incident and are urging the public to avoid the Seattle Center area while the investigation continues. […]
The death toll from devastating floods and landslides triggered by relentless monsoon rains in Pakistan has climbed to 107 since late June. The Pakistan National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) confirmed the mounting casualties, reporting that 10 of those fatalities occurred in just the last 24 hours. Unfortunately, communities battling the rising waters will see no […]
More than 300,000 people have been forced to flee their homes as devastating wildfires sweep across France and Spain, fueled by severe heat and relentless winds. In southwestern France, where approximately 250,000 residents have been displaced, a fire official warned that crews are “still very far from having the fire under control.” Meanwhile, Spain has […]
Russian military attacks have claimed the lives of six people in the Kyiv region and five in the city of Sloviansk. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the casualties, noting that a guided missile strike on Sloviansk severely damaged homes, vehicles, and a consulate building. Condemning the violence, Zelenskyy stated, “These were brutal attacks against […]
Amid the mountains of debris left behind by the war in Gaza City, a group of women is fighting a very different kind of battle. Their tools aren’t weapons, but sponges, brushes, and brooms. With every fragile page they pull from beneath the rubble, they rescue another piece of the city’s memory in a determined […]