After Israel ordered the evacuation of the neighborhoods in the east of Rafah city on May 6, displaced Palestinians began to set up tent camps in the center of the Gaza Strip. Some families placed their tents on the sidewalks because they could not find space, others settled on empty lands. Ahed Jabr Rayhan stated […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a veiled response to the US administration, which stopped an arms shipment to his country last week, with a video message. Stating that Israel is much stronger now than it was in 1948, when it declared its independence, Netanyahu said that Israel would fight alone as well. “We are […]
The Thai government closed 12 national marine parks following widespread coral bleaching, detected during underwater surveys. The closure aims to protect and aid in the recovery of affected coral reefs, as announced by the National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation Department. Visitors are prohibited until further notice to mitigate further damage to marine ecosystems.
Belgium’s Dutch public broadcaster VRT briefly interrupted the broadcast while the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest was on to share a message protesting Israeli attacks on Palestinians. “This is a union action. We condemn the human rights violations of the State of Israel. Israel destroys press freedom. Therefore, we are stopping the broadcast […]
A state ceremony commemorating the 101st birth anniversary of Heydar Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s former president and national leader, took place at his grave in Baku’s Fahri Hiyaban. President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended, paying respects with the national anthem, wreath laying, and a moment of silence. The event symbolized the ongoing reverence for […]
The plains of Yüksekova in Hakkari, one of the cities in Türkiye to experience the winter the harshest in Türkiye, came to life again with the arrival of spring. Yellow flowers covering all over the plain, the snow-covered Cilo mountain and the fascinating view of the sunset attracted photographers. “As the snow slowly melted, a […]
A United Airlines flight from Fukuoka Airport to Guam experienced a “flap” malfunction shortly after takeoff, prompting an emergency return and landing at Fukuoka Airport. The incident, involving 43 passengers and 6 crew members on Flight 166, caused no injuries. Flaps, crucial for takeoffs and landings by increasing wing surface and lift at lower speeds, […]
Thousands gathered in Malmö, Sweden, protesting Israel’s involvement in Eurovision amid ongoing global outcry over its actions in Gaza. Demonstrators, carrying banners denouncing genocide and chanting anti-Israel slogans, expressed their opposition before the second semi-final. The European Broadcasting Union defended Israel’s participation as a competition between public service providers, not governments. The controversy extended […]
Kenyan Government Spokesperson announced that the number of people who lost their lives in the floods caused by heavy rains that have continued since mid-March has increased to 257 and the number of injured has increased to 188. The spokesman also noted that 293,661 people, 61 health facilities and 9,816 decares of agricultural land were […]
Haluk Levent, president of the Ahbap humanitarian aid organization and renowned Turkish musician, addressed the 2024 Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza. Levent expressed concern for the 600 thousand endangered children in Gaza and criticized the Israeli government for the humanitarian crisis and casualties, including UN staff. He also voiced support […]