Software developer Kilian Haerter (25) and designer Danilo Spasojevic (28) recently traveled to Bursa, Türkiye, to celebrate Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr with friends they met online. The two professionals from Germany, who both adopted the name Ibrahim, converted to Islam two years ago. Spasojevic, who comes from an Orthodox Christian family, noted that his […]
Host nation Kazakhstan has claimed victory at the World Kokpar Tournament, held in the city of Turkestan from March 15 to 21. Uzbekistan secured second place, followed by Afghanistan in third. The intense, week-long event brought together approximately 150 athletes from 10 countries, including Türkiye, Mongolia, China, Russia, and Hungary. Kokpar is a traditional […]
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the destruction of a key manufacturing facility in Qom, Iran, which was used to produce gas turbine engines for attack drones and aircraft components. According to CENTCOM, the Qom Turbine Engine Production Plant directly supplied the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). To demonstrate the impact of the airstrikes, […]
An Air Canada Express jet collided with a ground service vehicle while landing at LaGuardia Airport in NYC, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot. Two other individuals were injured in the late-night crash. The incident occurred at 11:37 p.m. local time. According to U.S. media, the aircraft was carrying 76 passengers and […]
Central Israel was struck by a new wave of Iranian missile attacks, causing widespread material damage but no fatalities. According to the Magen David Adom (MDA) ambulance service, no deaths were reported in the strikes. However, emergency response teams were deployed across the affected areas to treat several residents for minor injuries and severe […]
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the launch of a large-scale wave of strikes against “regime targets” in the Iranian capital. While the Israeli military has not detailed the specific locations hit, smoke was seen rising over Tehran following the strikes. There are unconfirmed reports that residential areas may have also sustained damage. Iran’s […]
The Esendere Border Crossing in Yüksekova, Hakkari, Türkiye, remained unusually quiet during Eid al-Fitr amid rising tensions between the USA, Israel and Iran. Security measures were raised to the highest level, and restrictions were imposed on day-trip passenger crossings. Commercial traffic continues under controlled conditions, while citizens are only allowed to return to their countries. […]
Eid prayers were held at the historic Kale Mosque in Sivas, Türkiye, bringing together local residents and international students. Despite rainy weather, worshippers gathered early in the morning and filled the centuries-old mosque. Foreign students from countries including Palestine and Sudan joined the prayers and exchanged Eid greetings. “May the Eid of all Muslims be […]
A restaurant owner in Bursa, Türkiye, donated 290,000 TL (6500 USD), the proceeds from 29 days of Ramadan, to people in need in Palestine. Maşallah Kocaman handed over the funds to the Palestine House Association, saying Gaza had not been forgotten despite ongoing hardship. Association officials said donations from Türkiye are delivered directly to those […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in an Eid video message that Türkiye remains safe and continues to move forward with determination. “Let none of my citizens have the slightest doubt. Türkiye is safe and in secure hands,” he said. Erdoğan added that the government will continue working tirelessly to protect the country’s progress and […]