Türkiye’s Army Aviation Command is on constant alert with helicopter crews ready to combat forest fires, playing a critical role in protecting natural areas. The Turkish Armed Forces (TAF), as part of its “Reserve Force,” deploys specialized CH-47, S-70, and AS532 helicopters equipped with fire buckets, capable of carrying 2,500 to 7,500 liters of […]
Typhoon Kong-rey, the strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in 30 years, made landfall with winds reaching 200 km/h, causing widespread disruption and casualties. A 56-year-old woman was killed by a falling tree in Nantou, and at least 73 people were injured across the island, as reported by Taiwan’s Central Emergency Operations Center. Over 8,600 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]