The death toll from the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County, California, has risen to 6, with 180,000 people in the area having been evacuated. Over 2,000 structures, many of which were multimillion-dollar homes, were reduced to ashes in the fires, which were rapidly spreading due to strong winds, causing over $60 billion worth of […]
Kuşadası, a key destination in Turkish tourism, has gained prominence in cultural tourism under Mayor Ömer Günel’s “City of Museums” initiative. The city’s new thematic museums have set visitor records, enriching its cultural appeal. The Maritime Trade History Museum, opened two months ago in Güvercinada Castle, attracted over 12,000 visitors. Similarly, the Porcelain Doll […]
An official funeral ceremony was held for the 39th US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 30th, at the Washington National Cathedral in the US capital, Washington, DC. Following the ceremony, attended by top officials such as US President Joe Biden, US President-elect Donald Trump and important businessmen such as Microsoft Founder Bill […]
The Israeli military intercepted three drones launched from Yemen, reportedly by Iranian-backed Houthi forces. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that one drone triggered sirens in the Gvulot region near the Egyptian border before being neutralized by the Israeli Air Force. The remaining two drones were intercepted over the Mediterranean. No casualties or damages were […]
A Cessna 525 aircraft veered off the runway while landing near Ubatuba Airport in São Paulo, Brazil, crashing onto Cruzeiro Beach and catching fire. The pilot lost his life, while seven others were injured, including four passengers and three civilians on the beach. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, and the crash was […]
NASA’s Earth Observatory shared space images of the smoke over Los Angeles, California, in the US, forming due to the deadly ongoing wildfires. The fires, which engulfed over a thousand structures, including residential buildings, have killed 5 people and forced thousands to evacuate their homes.
After two years of political deadlock, Lebanon’s parliament has elected Chief of Staff Joseph Aoun as the new president. In the first voting round, Aoun secured 71 votes, falling short of the required 86. However, in the second round, he received 99 votes in the 128-seat parliament, ending the prolonged crisis. The presidency had remained […]
Heavy snowfall that has been continuing for a week in the Özalp district of Van province, Türkiye, has painted every corner of the district white, creating fascinating landscapes together with fog. “We are currently within the borders of Muradiye district. The plants are covered in frost. There is fog everywhere. It is quite cold,” said […]
The traditional Turkish Kızık rug, crafted in Tokat’s Kızık village and rooted in Oghuz heritage, has received geographical indication registration, ensuring its preservation as a cultural legacy while providing economic opportunities for women. Known for its unique motifs that reflect women’s emotions, history, and lifestyle, the rug’s protection was achieved through R&D studies and […]
Seventy Palestinians were killed and 104 more were injured in 3 attacks by Israeli forces in the last 24 hours, reported the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The total number of Palestinian deaths has increased to 46,006 while the total number of injured has increased to 109,378 since the attacks began on October 7, 2023.