“Brown Bear and Cubs Spotted in Snowy Yalova Forest

A brown bear and her three cubs were spotted on a forest road in Termal district, Yalova. Citizens driving in the Çanakpınar area recorded the bears running across the snowy terrain, an unusual sight as brown bears typically begin hibernation in November or December. The footage highlights their activity despite the recent heavy snowfall in […]

Thirty Three More Die in Gaza Strip

The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that 33 Palestinians lost their lives and 134 Palestinians were injured in 3 attacks carried out by Israeli forces in the last 24 hours. It was also stated that the total Gazan death toll since October 7, when the Israeli army started attacking Palestinian regions, has risen to 44,282 […]

American Woman Deported After Violent Rampage in Istanbul

An American woman, identified as Sydney Rei Huff (27), was detained in Istanbul’s Taksim area after assaulting her husband and attacking passersby and property during a chaotic incident on November 23. Following an argument with her husband at a local venue, Huff injured him and stormed out, later targeting a pedestrian, Mert T., grabbing his […]

Hot Air Ballon Rides Resume After Snowfall in Türkiye’s Cappadocia

Hot air balloon rides, which could not be held for a week due to adverse weather conditions, started again today in the Cappadocia region of Türkiye. Approximately 3,000 local and foreign tourists witnessed a dazzling snowy landscape on the 156 hot air balloons. Cappadoccia, which received the year’s first snowfall, is on the UNESCO World […]

ICC Seeks Arrest of Myanmar’s Military Leader for Rohingya Crimes

International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has requested an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, over crimes against humanity targeting Rohingya Muslims from August to December 2017. Khan stated that investigations into violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State reveal evidence implicating Myanmar’s armed forces and police in widespread persecution, deportation, […]

Uzungöl Lake in Türkiye Dazzles After Heavy Snowfall

Düzce University students, who visited important regions of the Black Sea, lastly visited Uzungöl in Trabzon, where the snow thickness reached 60 centimeters after the heavy snowfall the last weekend, photographing and capturing its fascinating view. “There is currently 60 centimeters of snow here. We saw the first snowfall of the season here. The roads […]

2,600-Year-Old Sacred Phrygian Site Unearthed in Türkiye

  A sacred room and stone from the Phrygian period, dating back 2,600 years, have been discovered at the Oluz Mound in Amasya, Türkiye. Excavation director Prof. Dr. Şevket Dönmez described the find as a first in Anatolian archaeology, highlighting the significance of uncovering a sacred stone linked to the goddess Kubaba. The discovery, including […]

Fourteen Die in Protests in Pakistan

The death toll from clashes between police and protesters who took to the streets of the capital Pakistan, Islamabad, to demand the release of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was imprisoned on various charges, has risen to 14, including six security forces. The violent clashes ended when officials from Khan’s party, the Pakistan […]

Last Iron Forgers in Kilis Struggle to Keep Craft Alive

  Kemal Etçi, a 54-year-old blacksmith in Kilis, Türkiye, has been forging hot iron for 30 years, continuing the traditional craft he learned from his father. Despite his dedication, the art of iron forging is nearing extinction due to a lack of apprentices. Etçi shapes tools like axes and sickles by hand for villagers, but […]

Wild Boars Spotted Walking in Snow

Heavy snowfall in Tunceli, Türkiye, has disrupted both human life and wildlife. In Pülümür, where snow depths reached up to half a meter in higher areas, a herd of wild boars was spotted struggling through the snow. Captured by drone footage, the animals moved in a single file to navigate the snowy terrain. The early […]