A fire at a hotel in Kartalkaya Ski Resort, a major tourist destination in Türkiye, killed 10 people and injured 32 others, according to initial reports. The blaze, which began in the restaurant section quickly spread due to the wooden structure of the building. The hotel was fully booked with 234 guests during the […]
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar and Greek Cypriot Administration (GCA) leader Nikos Christodoulides met in the UN buffer zone in Cyprus. Hosted by UN Special Representative Colin Stewart, the meeting focused on easing congestion at border crossings, including discussions on opening a new vehicle crossing at Haspolat. President Tatar highlighted the […]
Zeki Yılmaz, 80, has been repairing teapots in his small shop in Samsun, Türkiye, for 39 years. Despite his children urging him to retire, he continues to mend 5-6 teapots daily, preserving a craft he pioneered in the city. Yılmaz expressed concern over the lack of interest in his trade, saying, “I’ve been doing […]
On the first day of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, more than 630 humanitarian aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip, the UN reported. UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher highlighted the urgent need, noting that 300 trucks delivered aid to northern Gaza. “There is no time to waste. After 15 months of relentless […]
Following the Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian prisoner Jenin Amro was released after 14 months in Israeli custody. The 23-year-old, from south of Hebron, was welcomed by his family with joy and chants of resistance. Amro described harsh conditions in detention, including beatings, food shortages, and poor clothing. He expressed solidarity with those resisting Israeli attacks, […]
The Turkish Consulate General in Aleppo has resumed operations after being closed in 2012 due to Syria’s civil war. The reopening ceremony featured the raising of the Turkish flag, attended by Burhan Köroğlu, Türkiye’s Temporary Charge d’Affaires in Damascus, and Aleppo Consul General Hakan Cengiz. Köroğlu emphasized Türkiye’s commitment to supporting Aleppo’s restoration and assisting […]
The death toll from a fuel tanker overturning on the Dikko-Maje road in Niger state, Nigeria, has risen to 86. According to emergency officials, 80 victims were buried in a mass grave, while the rest were claimed by relatives. Most victims were locals who gathered to collect spilled gasoline when the tanker overturned. Fuel […]
Following the fall of the Assad regime, Syrian civilians are reclaiming vehicles confiscated during the civil war that began in 2011. The regime had seized vehicles at roadside checkpoints under various pretexts. The new administration has facilitated the return of thousands of cars, motorcycles, and trucks stored in garages. Owners can retrieve their vehicles […]
Protesters opposed to the World Economic Forum (WEF) disrupted traffic on the 28th Highway in Davos, Switzerland, ahead of the event scheduled for January 20-24. Police detained demonstrators and reopened the road. In Postplatz Square, the Young Socialists (JUSO) condemned the detentions, chanting slogans like “End colonial capitalism” and “World Exploitation Forum.” Two protesters […]
Israel has released 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement with Hamas. The Israeli Prison Service confirmed the release, which included 69 women, 20 children, and a teenager from Ofer Military Prison near Ramallah. Most were from the occupied West Bank, with 12 from East Jerusalem. This follows Hamas’ release […]