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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The regional general elections were held today in about 38 provinces in Indonesia to choose district leaders and governors. The 2024 polls are considered to be the biggest in Indonesian regional election history.
Türkiye’s SOLOTÜRK captivated audiences with a breathtaking F-16 demonstration flight during the 102nd anniversary of Gelibolu’s liberation from enemy occupation. The event, held on the Kordon in Çanakkale, was attended by Gallipoli District Governor Bekir Arabacı, Historical Site President İsmail Kaşdemir, and numerous spectators. The half-hour performance featured daring low-altitude maneuvers, thrilling the crowd […]
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, brokered with U.S. support, has come into effect at 4:00 AM local time. Announced by U.S. President Joe Biden, the agreement prohibits attacks by both Israel and Hezbollah or other armed groups in Lebanon. Under the deal, Lebanon’s government will oversee arms sales and disarm unauthorized groups, while deploying […]