Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalated as the Israeli Air Force targeted Hezbollah-controlled areas in Southern Lebanon, causing smoke to rise from border villages. In response, Hezbollah retaliated, leading to forest fires and the evacuation of border villages. Adding to the tension, Israeli warplanes conducted low flights over Beirut, creating sonic booms and sparking fear […]
Hezbollah attacked two Israeli military bases near Acre with UAVs, targeting the Golani Brigade and Egoz Unit 621 headquarters. The attack, a retaliation for Israel’s recent assassination of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut, triggered warning sirens in Acre and Nehariya. The Israeli army intercepted one UAV, reporting six civilian injuries, with one in serious […]
Kenan Namlı, a master of hoop embroidery and sewing in Buldan, Denizli, Türkiye, treasures a hand-cranked sewing machine from the 1800s, inherited from his ancestors. Working at his textile shop in the historical Hamamboğaz area, Namlı showcases the antique machine, which was originally used for dowry, sewing, and embroidery. “This machine is a family heirloom […]
The ‘Legend Line,’ a humanitarian aid ship supported by Kuwaiti philanthropists, will depart from Mersin Port, Türkiye, carrying essential supplies to Gaza via Jordan. This effort addresses the urgent needs in Gaza due to the ongoing Israeli blockade. Cemal al-Nuri of the Kuwait Charity Organization emphasized the importance of supporting Gaza, revealing that this […]
In the wake of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation following violent student protests, Bangladesh President Muhammad Shahabuddin has dissolved parliament, setting the stage for an interim government. Student leaders, rejecting any military-supported government, are calling for Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus to head the interim administration. The students, who have been vocal on […]
The historic Girls’ School in Merzifon, Amasya, built by Americans 160 years ago, is being converted into a library by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Restoration, based on old photographs, is nearing completion. The building, part of the former American College campus, will reopen as Merzifon District Public Library. Local officials recently […]
A 2,648-year-old clay tablet listing women’s names from the Assyrian Empire has become a key attraction at the İçkale Museum Complex in Diyarbakır, Türkiye. Discovered during a rescue excavation between 2000 and 2012 near the Tigris River, the tablet features names in Syriac, Assyrian, Akkadian, and other unidentified languages. The artifact, found in the […]
A small plane that took off from McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento, California, crashed onto a golf course shortly after departure due to a technical malfunction. The incident occurred when the plane experienced issues and descended onto the course. A golfer narrowly escaped injury as the plane skidded across the ground. The pilot survived […]
Hiroshima commemorated the 79th anniversary of the atomic bomb attack by the USA with a solemn ceremony at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. The traditional event honored the victims of the world’s first atomic bomb attack, which occurred during World War II. At 08:15, the exact time the bomb known as “Little Boy” was […]
The latest act of vandalism in Kuşadası, Türkiye, has targeted the historical artifacts at Kasım Yaman Archaeological Park. Vandals destroyed areas where archaeological artifacts and architectural elements were exhibited by Kuşadası Municipality. Security cameras captured footage of individuals entering the exhibition area and damaging the artifacts. Concerned citizens have called for increased vigilance, urging families […]