Türkiye successfully conducted the third test launch of its domestically developed Tayfun ballistic missile from Rize-Artvin Airport. The test, carried out by Roketsan and the Presidency of Defense Industries, was conducted under strict security measures. No details were provided on the missile’s range. Tayfun is classified as a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM), typically ranging between […]
Israeli attacks on Gaza have left fishing boats in ruins, crippling a vital industry. Despite a ceasefire on January 19, Israel has continued targeting Gaza’s port, sinking boats that sustain hundreds of families and supply the local market. According to Gaza’s Media Office, Israel has destroyed 1,000 fishing boats. Fishermen like Mahmoud Abu Omeira […]
Two opposition leaders were detained during mass protests in Tbilisi against the ruling Georgian Dream Party. Demonstrations, ongoing since November over alleged election fraud in the October 2024 parliamentary elections, escalated as thousands blocked highways and gathered outside parliament. Police intervened, detaining Nika Melia, leader of the pro-European Akhali party, and former Tbilisi Mayor Gigi […]
With the end of Syria’s 61-year Baath regime, the return of Syrians from Türkiye has accelerated, with the Öncüpınar Customs Gate in Kilis becoming a key crossing point. Many Syrians, who have spent years in Türkiye, are returning home with mixed emotions. Halit Abdullah, who lived in Şanlıurfa for a decade, expressed gratitude to […]
A car bomb explosion in Syria’s Manbij district killed 15 people and injured 15 others as a vehicle carrying agricultural workers passed through the area. The White Helmets, Syria’s civil defense organization, confirmed the casualties. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. This follows another car bomb attack in central Manbij on Saturday, which […]
The Gaza government’s Media Office reported that 61,709 Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, including 14,222 still buried under the rubble. Since October 7, 2023, 47,487 bodies have been recovered and taken to hospitals. The number of injured has reached 111,588. Among the dead are 17,881 children, including 214 newborns, […]
A United Airlines Airbus A319 was evacuated at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport after its engine caught fire before takeoff to New York. All 104 passengers and five crew members exited safely using evacuation slides and stairs. United Airlines reported that the crew aborted takeoff after detecting an engine warning. No injuries were reported. The […]
The world’s largest confectionery and snack fair, ISM Cologne, has opened in Germany, featuring over 1,500 companies from 70 countries. The event, running until February 5, highlights industry trends, including eco-friendly packaging, plant-based snacks, and sugar-free products. The fair also sees strong participation from Türkiye, with companies presenting chocolates, biscuits, and functional snacks. Sustainability […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha, warning that Washington will take action if changes are not made to the Panama Canal’s status. Rubio stated that President Donald Trump views China’s influence over the canal as a violation of the neutrality treaty, calling […]
Locals of the Akyaka, a neighborhood titled Cittaslow in the Ula district of Türkiye’s Muğla province, flocked to beaches to enjoy the high temperatures that are above seasonal norms over the weekend. While children had a great time playing in the sand, adults enjoyed the sun and fresh air by walking along the beach and […]