In Bursa’s Emirsultan Neighborhood, Türkiye, drummers avoid playing during sahur due to long-standing rumors. Instead, young residents wake people up by shouting “Pilava pilava” and ringing bells. According to local beliefs, a past drummer mysteriously woke up in a distant cemetery after playing in the area, leading to fears and the tradition’s abandonment. Resident […]
A suicide car bomb attack on an army facility in the Bannu district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed 15 people, including 4 children, and injured 25 others, while damaging surrounding structures. Two explosive-laden vehicles hit the facility’s wall and exploded and six terrorists tried to enter the facility and were neutralized after the explosion, […]
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced that Arab leaders have approved Egypt’s Gaza reconstruction plan at the Arab League Summit, estimated at $53 billion. He invited international support and confirmed that Egypt will host a reconstruction conference in April. The plan, developed as an alternative to US proposals for relocating Gaza’s population, ensures Palestinians remain […]
The centuries-old tradition of firing cannons during iftar and sahur in Bursa’s historic Tophane district has been replaced with sound bombs due to environmental concerns. Firefighters from the Bursa Metropolitan Fire Department now detonate sound bombs near the Tophane Clock Tower at prayer times, continuing the Ottoman-era custom in a modern way. While some […]
A fire destroyed the historic 18th-century Satsikhuri Mosque in Khulo, Georgia, leaving the Ottoman-era structure unusable. The blaze broke out on the evening of March 3, with local teams and residents trying to contain the flames, but the fire spread rapidly. The cause remains unknown. Listed as a cultural heritage site since 2006, the […]
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the €800 billion “Rearm” Europe Plan to strengthen EU defense capabilities amid the halt of US military aid to Ukraine. Von der Leyen emphasized that Europe must take greater responsibility for its security, outlining a five-part strategy. The plan includes freeing up national defense budgets, providing €150 […]
Asena Uykur, a firefighter in Ankara, Türkiye, was inspired to join the profession after being rescued from a house fire at age eight. The experience left a lasting impression, leading her to pursue firefighting in high school and university. Determined to prove that women can excel in any field, Uykur now bravely battles fires […]
Severe flooding in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, has displaced 1,229 people after heavy rains caused the Ciliwung River to overflow, submerging parts of the city. Floodwaters reached up to five meters in some areas, closing roads and inundating homes. Authorities set up 11 evacuation centers across four districts, while emergency teams were deployed to assist […]
A forest fire that began on February 26 in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, has burned 2,600 hectares and remains uncontained after a week. Authorities issued evacuation warnings for 4,596 residents, with over 1,200 people in shelters and thousands more staying in hotels or with relatives. Firefighting efforts continue with over 2,000 personnel from 14 prefectures, […]
US President Donald Trump criticized the Biden administration for providing Ukraine with $350 billion, stating that the money could have been used to rebuild the US Navy. He also announced the suspension of military aid to Ukraine, pressuring President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to negotiate with Russia. At a White House press conference, Trump highlighted a major […]