China announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports and launched an antitrust investigation into Google following Washington’s decision to impose additional duties on Chinese goods. Starting February 10, Beijing will impose a 15% tariff on U.S. coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) and a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural equipment, pickup trucks, and certain […]
The 1,499-year-old Little Hagia Sophia Poterne, built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I as an escape route on Istanbul’s seaside walls, is now half-buried. Archaeologist Ömer Faruk Yavaşçay explained that the gate once allowed direct access to ships, possibly serving as an escape route during the Ottoman conquest. Originally built with the Hagia Sergios and […]
Over 200 earthquakes off the coast of Santorini, Greece, since Saturday have triggered landslides and panic among residents, leading many to flee the island. Authorities stated the tremors were not linked to volcanic activity, but locals spent nights outdoors in fear of a stronger quake. Schools have been closed until Friday. Seismologist Manolis Skordilis warned […]
Türkiye successfully conducted the third test launch of its domestically developed Tayfun ballistic missile from Rize-Artvin Airport. The test, carried out by Roketsan and the Presidency of Defense Industries, was conducted under strict security measures. No details were provided on the missile’s range. Tayfun is classified as a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM), typically ranging between […]
Israeli attacks on Gaza have left fishing boats in ruins, crippling a vital industry. Despite a ceasefire on January 19, Israel has continued targeting Gaza’s port, sinking boats that sustain hundreds of families and supply the local market. According to Gaza’s Media Office, Israel has destroyed 1,000 fishing boats. Fishermen like Mahmoud Abu Omeira […]
Two opposition leaders were detained during mass protests in Tbilisi against the ruling Georgian Dream Party. Demonstrations, ongoing since November over alleged election fraud in the October 2024 parliamentary elections, escalated as thousands blocked highways and gathered outside parliament. Police intervened, detaining Nika Melia, leader of the pro-European Akhali party, and former Tbilisi Mayor Gigi […]
With the end of Syria’s 61-year Baath regime, the return of Syrians from Türkiye has accelerated, with the Öncüpınar Customs Gate in Kilis becoming a key crossing point. Many Syrians, who have spent years in Türkiye, are returning home with mixed emotions. Halit Abdullah, who lived in Şanlıurfa for a decade, expressed gratitude to […]
A car bomb explosion in Syria’s Manbij district killed 15 people and injured 15 others as a vehicle carrying agricultural workers passed through the area. The White Helmets, Syria’s civil defense organization, confirmed the casualties. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. This follows another car bomb attack in central Manbij on Saturday, which […]
The Gaza government’s Media Office reported that 61,709 Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, including 14,222 still buried under the rubble. Since October 7, 2023, 47,487 bodies have been recovered and taken to hospitals. The number of injured has reached 111,588. Among the dead are 17,881 children, including 214 newborns, […]
A United Airlines Airbus A319 was evacuated at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport after its engine caught fire before takeoff to New York. All 104 passengers and five crew members exited safely using evacuation slides and stairs. United Airlines reported that the crew aborted takeoff after detecting an engine warning. No injuries were reported. The […]