A Russian missile strike on Izium in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region killed five civilians and injured 50, including a child, according to Governor Oleg Sinegubov. He stated that the attack targeted non-military areas, damaging the city hall and residential buildings. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strike, calling for military, economic, and diplomatic pressure on […]
Mount Süphan and Lake Aygır in Türkiye’s Bitlis province have turned into a stunning winter landscape, attracting nature lovers and photographers. The snow-covered peak and frozen lake create a breathtaking view, drawing local and international visitors for winter sports and hiking. Despite harsh conditions, the region remains a must-see destination for those seeking the […]
Floods in Australia’s Queensland have killed two people as heavy rains continue to wreak havoc. Thousands have been evacuated, and over 8,000 homes remain without power. The Bruce Highway’s partial collapse has hindered aid efforts. Authorities recovered the body of an 82-year-old woman in Ingham, while a 63-year-old woman died when a rescue boat […]
Türkiye and Qatar have signed cooperation protocols covering defense and investment during National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler’s visit to Doha. Güler met with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Saud bin Abdurrahman Al Thani, after which agreements were signed between Turkish defense companies ASFAT and MKE and Qatar’s Barzan Holding. The protocols […]
The receding waters of the Kızılcapınar Dam in Zonguldak, Türkiye, have exposed remnants of an abandoned village submerged for over 30 years. Built in 1994, the dam forced residents of Ova village to relocate, with some moving to higher ground and others to nearby districts. As water levels dropped, old houses, farmland, and even […]
Two years after the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye, reconstruction efforts in Hatay are in full swing. Aerial footage shows hundreds of buildings under construction and dozens of cranes in operation as the city rebuilds. The February 6, 2023, earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7.8 and 7.5, killed 53,537 people and injured over 107,000. While container […]
El Salvador has proposed housing criminals deported from the U.S., including U.S. citizens, in its prisons for a fee. During a three-hour meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Nayib Bukele suggested outsourcing part of the U.S. prison system by detaining convicted criminals in El Salvador’s mega-prison, CECOT. Rubio called it an […]
China announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports and launched an antitrust investigation into Google following Washington’s decision to impose additional duties on Chinese goods. Starting February 10, Beijing will impose a 15% tariff on U.S. coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) and a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural equipment, pickup trucks, and certain […]
The 1,499-year-old Little Hagia Sophia Poterne, built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I as an escape route on Istanbul’s seaside walls, is now half-buried. Archaeologist Ömer Faruk Yavaşçay explained that the gate once allowed direct access to ships, possibly serving as an escape route during the Ottoman conquest. Originally built with the Hagia Sergios and […]
Over 200 earthquakes off the coast of Santorini, Greece, since Saturday have triggered landslides and panic among residents, leading many to flee the island. Authorities stated the tremors were not linked to volcanic activity, but locals spent nights outdoors in fear of a stronger quake. Schools have been closed until Friday. Seismologist Manolis Skordilis warned […]