Floods Kill 36 in India and Bangladesh

Floods caused by monsoon rains caused deaths in the South Asian countries of India and Bangladesh. In India, where 1.7 million people were affected, authorities said 23 people died and 65,000 were forced to flee their homes. In neighboring Bangladesh, 4.4 million people were affected and 13 people died.

Türkiye-US Relations to Improve Without Trump, Says Arizona Democratic Delegate

At the Democratic Party National Convention in Chicago, Arizona Democratic Party Delegate Ajlan Kurdoğlu expressed optimism about the future of US-Türkiye relations, stating, “As long as Donald Trump is not elected, I think relations will get much better, trade will increase, and relations will progress positively.” Kurdoğlu, a Biden delegate, emphasized his support for Kamala […]

Hunger and Food Scarcity Devastate Sudan

Sudan is witnessing a dramatic rise in the prices of food, consumer goods, and fuel across several states. This situation is exacerbated in areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces, where there is a severe scarcity of food supplies. In Khartoum, citizens stranded in overheated areas are struggling to cook food, even when goods are […]

Japanese Author Collects 3,000 Needle Laces in 29 Years in Türkiye

Japanese author and fancywork researcher Ikumi Nonaka, who settled in Antalya in 1995 and has been conducting research on Turkish handicrafts for 29 years, has collected a total of 3,000 needle laces. “I am curious about carpet and rug motifs, needle laces, knitted socks, and anything that is handcrafted. We love craftsmanship in Japan. I […]

Beach House Collapses into Waters during Hurrican Ernesto in US

A house on the beach in Rodanthe, Hatteras Island, North Carolina, the United States, collapsed during Hurricane Ernesto, which hit the eastern coast of the country. The house, whose wooden foundation collapsed, was swept into the Atlantic Ocean. Locals were warned to stay away from the water because of the debris. Authorities said the house, […]

11th Mass Holds at Sumela Monastery in Türkiye

  For the first time since 2010, the historic Sumela Monastery in Trabzon’s Altındere Valley hosted an Orthodox Christian ceremony on August 23, rather than the traditional date of August 15, which is revered as the “Day of the Ascension of the Virgin Mary.” The event, typically led by Fener Rum Patriarch Bartholomeos, was instead […]

Volcano on Reykjanes Peninsula Erupts in Iceland

A new eruption occurred yesterday at 21:26 local time on the volcano on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula. As lava erupting from the volcano began to spread, locals evacuated the town of Grindavik. The Icelandic Meteorological Office announced that minor tremors were experienced due to the eruption and that a magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred at 22:37.

Palestinians Evacuate Deir al-Balah

Palestinians living in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip evacuated the city yesterday due to an evacuation order by the Israeli army. Over 40,000 Palestinians and over 1,400 Israelis have been killed since October 7.

Small Plane Crash in Thailand Kills Nine Onboard

A Cessna plane, flight TFT209, crashed into a forest in Thailand’s Chachoengsao province, killing all nine people on board. The aircraft had departed from Bangkok, carrying seven passengers—five Chinese nationals and two Thais—along with two Thai pilots. The plane was en route to Trat province when it went down at 15:18 local time, resulting in […]

Hungary Threatens to Send Migrants to Brussels

The migration dispute between Hungary and the European Union (EU) has intensified as the Hungarian government threatens to send migrants directly to Brussels. Gergely Gulyas, head of the Hungarian Presidency, criticized a recent European Court of Justice ruling that fined Hungary 200 million euros for violating EU asylum rules. During a press conference with government […]