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 […]
The 18th East-West Friendship and Silk Road Rally, featuring 12 vehicles and 28 athletes, arrived in Cappadocia. Supported by Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Directorate for European Union Affairs, the rally included Cappadocia as a key stop on its Türkiye leg. Participants reached Cappadocia at night and gathered at the hot air balloon take-off […]
Hurricane Debby has left at least four dead and one injured in Florida. The storm caused power outages for 300,000 households and led to 1,700 flight cancellations. NOAA issued flood warnings for Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. President Biden declared a state of emergency in South Carolina, enabling FEMA to provide aid. […]
Muğla’s Fethiye district is taking steps to ensure the safety of visitors to the popular Butterfly Valley, located in western Türkiye. Each year, thousands of citizens climb the steep cliffs in Faralya District to capture photos of the stunning view, often resulting in injuries and fatal accidents. To address this, Muğla Metropolitan Municipality Mayor […]
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is on an official visit to Egypt, where he has engaged in a series of high-level meetings. Fidan’s visit included a tour of the Egyptian port and the Rafah Border Gate, as well as a meeting with Turkish Red Crescent staff. In Alemeyn, Fidan met with Arab League Secretary […]
Bangladesh Chief of General Staff Waker-uz-Zaman has confirmed the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and announced the formation of an interim government. Following mass protests and civil disobedience led by student leaders demanding Hasina’s resignation, she fled to India amid escalating violence. In a national address, Waker-uz-Zaman stated that discussions with opposition parties are […]