One Died, 200 Injured in Protests Against Tax Bill in Kenya

A turmoil broke out between protesters and police during a protest against the bill that includes a tax increase in order to close the government’s budget deficit in Kenya, yesterday. As a result of the turmoil, 1 person died, 200 people were injured, and 100 people were detained. It was stated in a joint statement […]

Storm Hits Moscow: 2 Dead

Two people died and 10 people were injured in the storm that uprooted trees and damaged buildings and vehicles in Moscow, the capital of Russia. Authorities stated that one of the deceased died as a result of a tree falling on them in Moscow, while the other died as the scaffolding they were on collapsed. […]

Muslim Pilgrims Flock to Prophet’s Tomb in Medina

  After completing their pilgrimage in Mecca, pilgrims travel to Medina to pray at Masjid al-Nabawi and visit the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) tomb. They can visit the sacred ar-Rawda al-Mutahhara once daily by appointment via the Nusuk app. Hajj visa holders are limited to one visit, while others seek alternative ways to […]

Meanders on Sinek Plateau Offer Dazzling View

Sinek Plateau, located at an altitude of 2,400 meters in Taşlıçay district of Ağrı province, offers nature lovers a magnificent view adorned with kilometers-long meanders spreading on vibrant greenery. Thousands of small and large animal graze on the Sinek plateau for 6 months of the year.   Merve Gökbakan – Çiğdem Doğan

Stubble Fire Kills 3 in Türkiye

Three died and 11 others were in the rapidly spreading stubble fire that broke out yesterday around 22 local time in the rural area of ​​Çınar district of Diyarbakır province of Türkiye. It was learned that 2 of the dead were shepherds, trapped by the flames while working. Teams brought the fire under control in […]

Ukraine Attacks 2 Oil Refineries in Russia

Following the recent shooting of the oil facility in Rostov, Russia, Ukraine targeted two more refineries in Russia yesterday. The first attack took place at the refinery in the city of Tambov, southeast of the capital Moscow, at night, and the second one targeted a refinery in the Adygea Autonomous Republic in Russia’s North Caucasus […]

Snakes’ Mating Dance Captured on Video in Türkiye

In Elazığ, Türkiye, a remarkable scene was captured on a mobile phone: two snakes, each about two meters long, performing a mating dance. As temperatures rise in the region, snake sightings have become more frequent. The footage, recorded in Baltaşı Nacaran village, shows the snakes entwined in a mesmerizing dance before they eventually disappeared.

Fire Erupts at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

A fire broke out during the demolition of the old air traffic control tower at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina. Four construction workers were briefly trapped in the control tower but managed to escape uninjured. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze within 10 minutes, ensuring no disruption to airport operations. The fire was caused […]

Romania’s Peleş Castle Information Now Available in Turkish

  With support from the Yunus Emre Institute, all information at Romania’s Peleş Castle has been translated into Turkish as part of the “My Guide is Turkish Project.” This initiative, in collaboration with the Romanian Ministry of Culture, aims to translate information notes, printed materials, and audio guides in all Romanian museums into Turkish by […]

Monsoon Floods and Landslides Claim 10 Lives in Rohingya Camps

  Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have claimed 10 lives in the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Refugee Aid and Repatriation Commissioner Mizanur Rahman reported that camps 8, 9, 10, and 14 were submerged, with barracks buried under water and soil. Among the victims were 9 Rohingya Muslims and 1 Bangladeshi. […]