The ruins of the 2,800-year-old Tabal Kingdom Ancient City, located atop Göllüdağ in Niğde, Türkiye, were recently captured by drone. Discovered by chance in 1932 and first excavated in 1933, the city dates back to the Late Hittite period and once dominated the region as a city-state. The site features a defensive wall system, […]
The Syrian National Army (SNA) detected numerous tunnels in the rural areas of Manbij, which it has cleared of the PKK/YPG armed organization, and that there were still terrorists in some of them. During the searches conducted in the tunnels by the SNA, it was learned that some terrorists surrendered while others resisted surrendering and […]
A Bombardier Challenger 300 type aircraft that landed at San Fernando Airport in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, skidded off the runway and crashed into houses in a residential area near the airport, causing fire and damage in the area. The 2 pilots in the aircraft lost their lives and a 73-year-old man living […]
In his annual press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned Israeli occupation, stating, “Russia condemns all Israeli occupation. You can evaluate Israel’s actions however you want.” During the 4.5-hour conference, Putin answered 76 questions, emphasizing Russia’s economic resilience. He highlighted an 8% economic growth over two years, surpassing growth rates in the U.S. (5-6%) […]
An oil spill occurred on December 15 after the Russian tanker Volgoneft 212 split in two during a storm in the Kerch Strait, connecting the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Over 4 tons of oil leaked into the Black Sea, polluting the coasts of Anapa, Veselovka, and Blagoveshchenskaya in Russia’s Krasnodar Region, causing […]
The Van Cat Application and Research Center, which carries out work to protect and breed Van cats, which are symbols of Türkiye’s Van province and are known for their friendly nature, silky white fur, different eye colors and love for water, reported that 150 new kittens were born under their supervision this year. “We had […]
Photographer Ömer Kilit, known for his wildlife and astrophotography, earned widespread acclaim for capturing a stunning image of a mountain goat under the full moon in Aladağlar National Park, Türkiye. Kilit, who works at the Niğde Open Prison, shared that the photo was the culmination of years of effort. “I’ve dreamed of blending wildlife […]
Support has begun to be provided from the area where the Euphrates Shield operation is conducted in southern Syria to Manbij after it was cleared of the PKK/YPG terrorist organization by the Syrian National Army (SNA). Çobanbey Local Council carried out work to repair rural roads and distributed hot and fresh bread in the villages.
The Vaucluse Criminal Court in Avignon, France, sentenced 72-year-old Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for raping and having at least 50 men rape his own wife, Gisele Pelicot, whom he drugged in the meantime. Most of the other defendants, men who raped Gisele, were sentenced to between 3 and 15 years in prison; […]
At the 11th Developing Eight Countries (D-8) Summit in Cairo, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the need for a Syria free of terrorism, where diverse religious, sectarian, and ethnic groups coexist peacefully. “The Syrian people need unity, solidarity, and reconciliation to rebuild their war-torn country,” Erdoğan stated, reaffirming Türkiye’s commitment to stability in […]