For the past 15 years, master bow-maker Samat Suyorkulov has dedicated himself to preserving the ancestral art of traditional bow and arrow making in Kyrgyzstan. Now 50 years old, he has rekindled a childhood passion and currently teaches traditional archery at Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University. After years of researching ancient Turkic and Kyrgyz bows, Suyorkulov now […]
A sudden fire of unknown origin broke out at New Zealand’s Wellington Airport this morning, prompting an immediate evacuation of the main terminal. Authorities quickly cleared the building as the unexpected blaze caused brief panic among travelers, though fortunately, no injuries have been reported. As a necessary safety precaution, all incoming flights were temporarily diverted […]
A Turkish mathematics teacher has won a landmark copyright infringement lawsuit against the global streaming giant Netflix over the unauthorized use of his educational content. The court ordered the platform to pay 1.95 million Turkish Lira ($42,000) in damages—a sum expected to surpass 4 million Lira with accumulated interest—after it clipped one of Mustafa Güler’s […]
For 59 years, 71-year-old Ismail Keser has been meticulously stitching bespoke garments in the Turkish province of Çorum, dedicating his life to a profession that is steadily disappearing. Honored as the 2023 “Master Craftsman of the Year,” Keser fondly remembers an era when custom tailoring was highly sought after, long before ready-made clothing dominated […]
The historic Suleymaniye Mosque Complex in Damascus, a 16th-century Ottoman masterpiece designed by the legendary Architect Sinan, is set to reopen its main sections within a month following an extensive restoration. Abandoning past plans for commercialization, the project has carefully stripped away modern additions to revive the architectural wonder’s original religious and cultural identity. The […]
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at the age of 47 after spending nearly four years in a coma. The Royal Palace confirmed that her health recently deteriorated from multiple infections, prompting a high-level royal funeral with public condolences set to begin Sunday at the Grand Palace. […]
Türkiye has launched one of its largest maritime operations, the Sea Wolf-II/2026 Exercise, mobilizing 18,000 personnel, 125 ships, and 60 aircraft across its four surrounding seas. Marking a historic first for the Turkish Naval Forces, the massive drill featured the simultaneous firing of eight guided missiles and a torpedo during an intense live-action display. […]
Japan has successfully launched its new, highly efficient H3 rocket, marking a strong comeback for the nation’s space ambitions. Lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Center, the rocket flawlessly carried the “VEP-5” prototype satellite and six university microsatellites into their target orbit. This mission was the first test of the “30 configuration,” the most budget-friendly […]
US President Donald Trump has announced that a historic agreement to end the conflict with Iran is nearly complete, with a signing ceremony in Europe expected within days. Speaking at the White House, Trump highlighted that the deal will permanently prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, a major breakthrough that has already boosted stock markets […]
Türkiye has launched a landmark exhibition of 221 Trojan artifacts at Rome’s Colosseum, celebrating the deep mythological and historical connection between the two ancient civilizations. Speaking at the historic venue, Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy highlighted that 50 of these rare pieces are making their global debut. Building on the […]