Located in the eastern Türkiye, Ishak Pasha Palace in Ağrı, known for its eagle’s nest appearance and unique architecture, welcomed 15,850 visitors during the 9-day Eid al-Adha holiday. This historic Ottoman-era palace, located on a hill 7 kilometers south of Doğubayazıt, showcases architectural influences from the Ottoman, Seljuk, baroque, and rococo periods. The palace, […]
A fire that started near a garbage dump in Ayvalık, Balıkesir, Türkiye, has spread to the maquis area. Fueled by strong north winds, the flames are advancing toward the forest near Sarımsaklı Beach. The Ministry of Forestry has deployed 4 planes and 2 helicopters to combat the fire from the air. On the ground, 60 […]
China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft, which launched on May 3, successfully completed its mission on the dark side of the Moon and returned to Earth. After landing on the Moon on June 2, Chang’e-6 collected soil and rock samples and returned today, landing in Inner Mongolia. The samples will be analyzed in Beijing, potentially providing insights into […]
A dramatic rescue occurred at Newark Northgate train station in Nottinghamshire, England, when a 3-year-old boy fell onto the tracks. Footage released by London North Eastern Railway (LNER) shows the boy falling on the tracks just before a train approached. An adult heroically pulled the child to safety 25 seconds before the train arrived. LNER […]
Restoration work on Istanbul’s historic Haydarpaşa Train Station, initiated after a 2010 fire, is nearing completion. The roof, damaged in the fire, has been under repair, and part of the covering was recently removed, revealing the station’s progress. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that the restoration, which began in 2016, is set to […]
A severe hailstorm hit the Talas region of northwestern Kyrgyzstan, turning courtyards and fields white and causing significant damage. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Bakay-Ata district was particularly affected, with approximately 50 hectares of agricultural land damaged in the villages of Kyrgyzstan, Con-Korgon, and 1 May. Authorities have begun damage assessment efforts […]
Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia’s Belgorod region, resulting in the death of an elderly woman and injuries to four others, according to Belgorod Regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. The attack caused significant damage to buildings and vehicles. Governor Gladkov reported that six drones were destroyed over Yakovlevsky, injuring two people with shrapnel. Additionally, one […]
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been released on bail from Belmarsh prison in England after making a plea agreement with the USA. Assange, 52, who revealed secret US documents, flew out of London yesterday. He is set to appear in court tomorrow in the Northern Mariana Islands, a US territory near Australia, at 09:00 […]
An air aid drop to the Gaza Strip accidentally fell on a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians. Israel’s attacks on Gaza have persisted for 262 days, and this incident adds to the ongoing humanitarian crisis. It remains unclear if the tent was occupied at the time, but nearby residents rushed to help. Palestinians have called for […]
EU High Representative Josep Borrell announced no progress in delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, where over 8,000 children under five face severe malnutrition. At an EU Council press conference, Borrell emphasized that despite international support, including from the EU, a ceasefire remains elusive. He noted, “Three weeks after Biden’s proposal, we have made no headway. […]