Sivas knife maker Emre Göçeri has made a handcrafted sword from Damascus steel, completing the intricate piece in 11 days. The sword, known for its veined appearance, sharpness, and flexibility, is priced at 110,000 TL ($3100.) Forged 275 times for strength and texture, the sword features a copper handle and showcases the centuries-old tradition of […]
A fire broke out in one of the warehouses of a vegetable oil factory in the city of Nishapur, in the Razavi Khorasan province of Iran yesterday morning, causing an explosion. The Emergency Service of Nishapur Hospital reported that 4 people died of suffocation and 1 person was injured due to heavy smoke. An investigation […]
The Syrian National Army (SNA) took control of the Kuwairis Military Airport, east of Aleppo, which was controlled by opposition groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), on December 1. It was reported that there were approximately 30 warplanes and 10 helicopters at the airport. “Thank God, we cleared Kuwairis, we took the helicopters and […]
Excavations at Tavşanlı Mound in Kütahya, Türkiye, have uncovered 3,200-year-old artifacts, including a stone bull-shaped pendant, a piercing tool, and bronze tweezers. The discoveries, preserved due to fire exposure, offer insights into the lives of ancient civilizations. Supported by Tavşanlı Municipality and a porcelain company, the site is gaining recognition as a significant archaeological location […]
The Israeli army launched an airstrike last night on tents housing displaced Palestinians in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, which was designated as a safe zone, in the Gaza Strip. According to initial reports, 20 people were killed in the attack. Local sources reported that the attack was carried out without warning and that […]
Police in Georgia raided opposition party offices and detained Nika Gvaramiya, leader of the Droa party, amid ongoing protests against the government’s decision to halt EU accession talks until 2028. Authorities claimed the raids targeted locations storing fireworks allegedly used against police. Gvaramiya was detained following a verbal altercation during the raid, with the Ministry […]
For the first time since 1962, a French government failed to secure a vote of confidence in the National Assembly, leading to the collapse of Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s administration. The center-right minority government, in office for just three months, was brought down by 331 votes, with far-right and left-wing deputies uniting against it. The […]
According to the Philippine Coast Guard, a Chinese coast guard ship rammed a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ship and sprayed water cannons at it on the Scarborough Reef, which the Philippines claims is within its exclusive economic zone and China claims is under its sovereignty. In response to the accusations, the Chinese […]
Authorities in Thailand, where heavy rainfall has caused flooding since November 22, announced that the death toll from the floods has risen to 29. It was also reported that more than 33,000 people were forced to leave their homes in Pattani, Narathiwat, Songkhla, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Phatthalung provinces. The Thai government has allocated a […]
Wild geese have returned to Lake Erçek in Türkiye’s Lake Van basin, creating a stunning visual spectacle. This region, home to 250 bird species, has seen its wildlife thrive due to improved habitat protection and its designation as a “sensitive area under absolute protection.” Van Yüzüncü Yıl University’s Wildlife Protection Center Director, Prof. Dr. […]