Azerbaijan is mourning the 38 people who lost their lives when an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. A one-minute silence was observed at 12:00 local time across the country and flags were lowered to half-staff in government offices and some diplomatic missions. According to the Kazakh Emergency Ministry, […]
Kayıhan Osmanoğlu, the grandson of Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamid II, visited the Süleymaniye Complex in Damascus to pay respects at the graves of his grandfather Sultan Vahdettin Han and other dynasty members. This marked Osmanoğlu’s first visit since 2010, prior to the Syrian civil war. Expressing his emotions, Osmanoğlu described Sultan Vahdettin as an “oppressed […]
The bushfire that grew out of control in the Grampians National Park in the Australian state of Victoria, where forest fires have been continuing for more than a week, burned more than a third of the national park, turning 70,000 hectares to ashes so far. People living nearby have been warned to be careful and […]
In Syria’s Yarmouk Refugee Camp, children are playing on a damaged Ferris wheel in a bombed amusement park, a stark reminder of years of conflict under the Assad regime. Despite the devastation, the children smile and turn the wheel’s cabins, embodying resilience and hope. As Syria transitions into a normalization process under opposition control, […]
Azerbaijani Subhonkul Rahimov, one of 29 survivors of the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane crash in Aktau, Kazakhstan, recounted the harrowing moments leading to the tragedy that claimed 38 lives. Rahimov praised flight attendant Höküme Aliyeva, who lost her life in the crash. “Bravo to her. Even in chaos, she gave clear instructions and did her […]
The Divriği Ulu Mosque and Hospital, built in 1228 during the Mengücekli Principality of the Anatolian Seljuks in the Divriği district of Sivas province of Türkiye by Ahmet Shah, the son of Mengücek Shah Süleyman Shah, and his wife Melike Turan Hanım, has hosted more than 150,000 visitors since its opening in May, when its […]
A cherished Ottoman-era dish, head, trotter, and brain soup remains a popular winter staple in Konya, Turkey. Rooted in Yörük culture and known for its rich nutritional value, this traditional dish requires up to five hours of meticulous preparation. Local soup maker Ramazan Bademci emphasized the use of natural juices in cooking. “We ensure […]
Following clashes between Bashar Assad loyalists and opposition groups in the Syrian capital Damascus last night, 14 police officers were killed and 10 were injured in an ambush attack by Assad loyalists in the Tartus countryside, according to the Syrian Ministry of Interior. The ministry, which is affiliated with the interim administration, stated that anyone […]
A violent prison riot in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, led to the escape of 1,534 inmates, leaving at least 33 dead and 15 injured during clashes outside the facility. Police Chief Bernardino Rafael confirmed that anti-government protests over the recent presidential election triggered the unrest. During the riot, prisoners overpowered guards, seizing weapons to facilitate their […]
Balık Lake, a hidden gem in Türkiye’s Taşlıçay district of Ağrı, has frozen completely due to severe winter weather, with temperatures dropping to -18°C. Situated at 2,241 meters in Sinek Plateau, the lake is a year-round attraction for nature lovers, offering diverse bird and fish species and picturesque scenery. The icy surface, with a […]