The Super Blue Moon, the largest and brightest moon of 2024, created a stunning spectacle over Lake Salda in Burdur’s Yeşilova district, often referred to as Turkey’s Maldives. This rare astronomical event, where the Moon appears 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual, illuminated the skies with a red hue as it rose behind […]
A forest fire in Çankırı’s Ilgaz district, which broke out near Yukarıdere village, was brought under control after 17 hours of intense efforts. The blaze damaged 44.17 hectares of forest, leaving a large area charred and covered in ash, as captured by drone footage. Authorities evacuated 125 people from four threatened villages. The cause […]
A family of seven was dramatically rescued from floodwaters in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province when a construction equipment operator pulled their vehicle to safety in the Qilla Abdullah region. The Chief Minister of Baluchistan, Sarfraz Bugti, announced a cash reward for the operator, praising his public service. From July 1 to August 19, severe floods across […]
The Israeli army confirmed it conducted an airstrike on Hezbollah weapons depots near the village of Nabi Chit in Lebanon’s Baalbek region. Earlier, an Israeli UAV strike in southern Lebanon killed Hussein Ali Hussein, a key figure in Hezbollah’s rocket and missile unit, in Deir Qanoun.
The Democratic Party Congress kicked off in Chicago, USA, as the November 5th presidential elections approach. The four-day event, featuring prominent Democratic figures including President Joe Biden, was marked by Israeli protests on its first day. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in support of Palestine, while a group protested outside the United […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during his visit to Baku, expressed Russia’s willingness to facilitate a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia. In his meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Putin highlighted the strong economic, political, and strategic partnership between the two countries, noting the progress in various sectors including energy, transportation, and education. Aliyev emphasized […]
A luxury yacht carrying 22 people sank off the coast of Palermo, Italy, during a severe storm. One body has been recovered, and the search continues for six missing individuals, including British, American, and Canadian nationals. The yacht was found at a depth of 49 meters, and an investigation is underway. The British Foreign Office […]
Archaeological efforts are underway to rebuild a historic madrasa from the Anatolian Seljuk period in Çorum, Turkey. Çorum Governor Assoc. Dr. Zülkif Dağlı highlighted the significance of the site, noting that it is the only surviving madrasa in Çorum from the Seljuk era. The madrasa, located in the Kalehisar ruins in Mahmudiye village, was […]
A forest fire that broke out in Bolu’s Göynük district on August 15 has left vast green areas blackened, as seen in aerial footage. The fire, which spread rapidly due to strong winds, prompted the evacuation of 490 residents from nearby villages. After a 72-hour battle, firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control […]
The Super Moon, appearing 30% brighter and 14% larger than a typical full moon, captivated observers in Istanbul. The celestial event, when the Moon is closest to Earth, was visible from Kadıköy Caddebostan beach and framed by the iconic Çamlıca Mosque, creating postcard-worthy scenes across the city. Mehmet Güzel