Flamingos Encolour Drought-Stricken Lake in Türkiye

Ulaş Lake, located in the Ulaş district of Sivas province in Türkiye, where the water level has dropped significantly due to drought in recent years, hosted migrating flamingos, which formed a colorful landscape. “They actually call it a salt lake. We used to come from Tecer Mountain to bring salt to our animals from here. […]

Türkiye’s New Aircraft Carrier Design Advances

  Türkiye’s ambitious National Aircraft Carrier project, designed to operate as a “floating airport,” is progressing steadily. The vessel, planned to be 285 meters long and 72 meters wide, will be able to travel from Istanbul to New York without refueling. Equipped to handle 50 manned and unmanned aircraft, the ship’s critical flight deck is […]

Steel Plant Blast in Mexico Kills 12 People

Twelve workers were killed in an explosion at a steel factory in Xaloztoc, Tlaxcala, Mexico. The incident occurred overnight, causing liquid steel to spill and leading to a fire that firefighters managed to extinguish. One worker remains in critical condition, according to the state prosecutor’s office. Authorities suspect the explosion was triggered by a collapse […]

Russia Targets Civilian Building in Kharkiv: 1 Dead

An 11-year-old child was killed and at least 35 people were injured after Russia fired a guided bomb on a 9-story building in Kharkiv, Ukraine. “Our partners can see what is happening every day. Every decision that is postponed in these conditions means dozens of lives and hundreds of Russian bombs used against Ukraine,” said […]

Fire Starts in Türkiye’s Lake Eber

A fire broke out last night in the reed area of ​​Lake Eber, one of Türkiye’s largest lakes, within the borders of Afyonkarahisar. While the flames spread over a wide area due to the wind, firefighters and some locals arrived in the area. Lake Eber is home to many animals along with endemic plant species. […]

Nineteen Die After Israel Strikes Baalbek in Lebanon

The Israeli army launched an airstrike on the Lebanese city of Baalbek and its surroundings last night, striking Hezbollah command-and-control centers, infrastructure and fuel depots. The Lebanese health ministry said 19 people were killed. Some of the locals, who were issued evacuation order in advance, migrated to the north of the country. The attacks came […]

UN Calls for End to US Embargo on Cuba

The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution urging the United States to lift its long-standing economic embargo on Cuba. The resolution passed with 187 countries in favor, while the US and Israel opposed, and Moldova abstained. Established in response to Cuba’s 1960 nationalization of US companies and enforced fully since 1962, the embargo has […]

Byzantine Church and Ancient Water System Unearthed in Türkiye

  Excavations at the Konuralp Ancient Theater, known as the Türkiye’s “Ephesus of the Western Black Sea,” have revealed a Byzantine-era church structure and an extensive water system. Unearthed by Düzce Municipality, the infrastructure includes baked clay pipes of varying sizes, likely used for both public and residential structures. Konuralp Museum Director İhsan Aslan noted […]

At Least 95 Killed in Spain Floods

  The death toll from severe floods across Spain has reached 95, authorities report. Valencia recorded 92 fatalities, with two more in Castilla-La Mancha and one in Malaga. Rescue operations and debris removal continue in the hardest-hit areas, but officials warn the toll could rise further as search efforts progress.  

October Heatwave Draws Beachgoers to Antalya

  Despite late October, Antalya’s beaches are bustling as temperatures hit 32°C, drawing holidaymakers to the sun-soaked shores. With a sea temperature of 25°C and humidity at a low 14%, tourists, primarily from abroad, took advantage of the weather at Konyaaltı Beach, sunbathing and swimming in the warm waters. Yılmaz Akay, visiting from Istanbul, shared, […]