South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court for the first hearing of his sedition trial, despite not being required to attend. The case is linked to the martial law crisis that led to his suspension. The brief 13-minute hearing at Seoul Central District Court focused on procedural arguments. The court scheduled the […]
The Trump administration scrapped New York’s congestion pricing plan, calling it unfair to drivers and businesses. Trump declared, “New York has been saved.” Governor Kathy Hochul vowed legal action, arguing the plan reduced traffic and boosted public transit. The MTA has filed a lawsuit to reinstate it. Local leaders remain divided, with some calling […]
The snowfall that started at night in Samsun in Türkiye painted the city center and many districts white. While education was not suspended in the central districts, citizens trying to go to work and school had difficulty. Locals said that they had been waiting for a long time but did not expect this much precipitation.
Ali Bozoğlan, a 55-year-old earthquake survivor in Hatay, has been living in a cave for two years after losing his home in the devastating 2023 earthquake. Despite offers from local authorities to relocate him to a container home, Bozoğlan chose to stay, saying, “Not everyone can live in a cave, but I do because […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made statements on social media after US President Donald Trump targeted him with the words “a dictator who did not go to the polls.” In his speech, the Ukrainian leader stated that everyone in the world, including the “most powerful,” must make a choice between Russian President Volodymyr Putin and peace, […]
New York Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court seeking dismissal of a federal lawsuit alleging illegal donations, bribery, and corruption. Judge Dale Ho postponed a decision, stating he needed more time to consider the Justice Department’s request to drop the case. Federal prosecutors requested the charges be dismissed “without prejudice,” leaving room for future […]
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that 3 civilians were killed and 11 injured in attacks carried out by Israel in the last 24 hours; 1 person injured in a previous attack died, and 2 more civilians were found dead in the search for those under the rubble. The total number of those who lost […]
The flamingos in the Salt Lake in the Gökçeada district of Çanakkale province of Türkiye were recorded by birdwatcher Cenk Polat during the mid-winter waterfowl count. The images of the fascinating birds performing mating and feeding dances attracted great attention on social media.
Nine victims of the 2020 racist attack in Hanau, Germany, including four Turkish nationals, were honored on the fifth anniversary of their deaths. A religious ceremony was held at Hanau Central Cemetery, where the Quran was recited and prayers were offered. The Turkish Consul General in Frankfurt, Nagihan İlknur Akdevelioğlu, and representatives from civil […]
Muradiye Waterfall, which froze as the temperature dropped to -15 degrees in the Van province of Türkiye and turned into a work of art, continues to welcome nature and photography lovers despite the cold. “We came to see Muradiye Waterfall, which has a different beauty in every season. Watching the water dance on the ice […]