Hezbollah launched 160 rockets into northern Israel, escalating tensions between the two sides. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that Hezbollah first fired 90 rockets, some intercepted by defense systems, while others caused damage. A subsequent barrage of 70 rockets mainly landed in open areas, resulting in no casualties. Warning sirens blared across Israel. Hezbollah […]
Despite temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F), agricultural workers in Hatay’s Amik Plain, a major cotton production area in Türkiye, are tirelessly hoeing weeds from cotton plants. These laborers, earning a daily wage of 515 TL ($16), work nine-hour shifts from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Amik Plain, crucial for Turkey’s agriculture, continues to thrive […]
Parents carrying their babies while circumambulating the Kaaba in Mecca experience unique spiritual blessings. Babies, sinless and innocent, spread joy with their smiles, symbolizing hope for the future. Parents often find the journey unexpectedly easy, with their babies maintaining regular routines. To further enrich this experience, the Türkiye’s Presidency of Religious Affairs has set up […]
Animal rights activists from “Animal Rising” defaced the first official portrait of King Charles III at the Philip Mould Gallery in London. They covered the King’s face with a sticker of Wallace from “Wallace and Gromit” and added a speech bubble criticizing animal cruelty on Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) […]
Protests continue in France against the far-right National Rally (RN) after their European Parliament election win with 31.5% of the vote. Demonstrators in Paris oppose the rise of political fascism, confronting police and calling for the prevention of RN’s success in upcoming local elections. In response, President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the National Assembly and […]
Amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, approximately 15 rockets were launched from Lebanon toward the Kiryat Shmona region in northern Israel. The Israeli military reported that the Iron Dome air defense system intercepted some rockets, while others landed in open fields. No casualties or injuries were reported. Videos captured by locals showed some residents laughing and […]
During the Juneteenth National Independence Day celebration at the White House, President Joe Biden was observed standing motionless for over a minute while attendees danced around him. The footage showed Philonise Floyd, George Floyd’s brother, noticing Biden’s stillness and placing his arm around the President’s shoulder. This moment highlighted Biden’s sudden immobility, prompting attention and […]
The “2024 Turkish-Hungarian Cultural Year” is underway in Hungary, featuring events in cities like Pécs and Budapest. Among these events, the Konya Turkish Sufi Music Ensemble performed a sema show, an integral part of Turkish history and Sufi culture, coordinated by the Turkish Embassy in Budapest. Despite a busy agenda due to European Parliament […]
Muhammet Atalar, 71, fulfilled his 55-year dream by receiving his high school diploma at a ceremony organized by the Samsun Ilkadım Vocational Education Center in Türkiye. The ceremony marked the end of the 2023-2024 academic year and saw over 200 graduates, including housewives, professionals, and retirees. Atalar expressed his joy, emphasizing the importance of lifelong […]
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan represented Türkiye at the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. After holding bilateral meetings in Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod, Fidan participated in the BRICS+ session, emphasizing Turkey’s engagement in global diplomatic efforts.