Severe flooding caused by heavy rains has devastated Abu Hamad city in northern Sudan. Since Monday, the rains have destroyed dozens of houses, resulting in 11 deaths and at least 60 injuries. The Sudanese Ministry of Health also reported that heavy rains and floods in June and July across seven states have led to 32 […]
The East-West Friendship and Silk Road Rally, supported by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, witnessed the sunrise on Mount Nemrut. Participants traveled from Cappadocia through Kahramanmaraş to Adıyaman, viewing the summit’s giant statues at 2,206 meters. The rally, which began in Istanbul and will end in Mongolia on August 30, aims to promote […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for restraint in the Middle East, warning that further escalation could lead to unpredictable and dangerous consequences. “More attacks increase the risk of dangerous consequences that no one can predict or fully control,” Blinken stated, reaffirming the US’s unwavering commitment to Israel’s security. Blinken, alongside US Secretary of […]
Climate activists from the group Futuro Vegetal vandalized the Ibiza mansion of world-famous footballer Lionel Messi. They illegally entered the property, spraying red and black paint on the walls and displaying a banner that read, “Help the planet, eat the rich, abolish the police.” Futuro Vegetal claimed responsibility, stating, “We painted Messi’s illegal mansion, which […]
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalated as the Israeli Air Force targeted Hezbollah-controlled areas in Southern Lebanon, causing smoke to rise from border villages. In response, Hezbollah retaliated, leading to forest fires and the evacuation of border villages. Adding to the tension, Israeli warplanes conducted low flights over Beirut, creating sonic booms and sparking fear […]
Hezbollah attacked two Israeli military bases near Acre with UAVs, targeting the Golani Brigade and Egoz Unit 621 headquarters. The attack, a retaliation for Israel’s recent assassination of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut, triggered warning sirens in Acre and Nehariya. The Israeli army intercepted one UAV, reporting six civilian injuries, with one in serious […]
Kenan Namlı, a master of hoop embroidery and sewing in Buldan, Denizli, Türkiye, treasures a hand-cranked sewing machine from the 1800s, inherited from his ancestors. Working at his textile shop in the historical Hamamboğaz area, Namlı showcases the antique machine, which was originally used for dowry, sewing, and embroidery. “This machine is a family heirloom […]
The ‘Legend Line,’ a humanitarian aid ship supported by Kuwaiti philanthropists, will depart from Mersin Port, Türkiye, carrying essential supplies to Gaza via Jordan. This effort addresses the urgent needs in Gaza due to the ongoing Israeli blockade. Cemal al-Nuri of the Kuwait Charity Organization emphasized the importance of supporting Gaza, revealing that this […]
In the wake of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation following violent student protests, Bangladesh President Muhammad Shahabuddin has dissolved parliament, setting the stage for an interim government. Student leaders, rejecting any military-supported government, are calling for Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus to head the interim administration. The students, who have been vocal on […]
The historic Girls’ School in Merzifon, Amasya, built by Americans 160 years ago, is being converted into a library by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Restoration, based on old photographs, is nearing completion. The building, part of the former American College campus, will reopen as Merzifon District Public Library. Local officials recently […]