Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani met with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon, reaffirming ongoing security cooperation between their countries. Sudani highlighted Iraq’s efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities amidst regional challenges and stressed the importance of sustained collaboration with the USA. He also welcomed international support in Iraq’s fight against […]
Aizanoi Ancient City in Çavdarhisar, Kütahya, Türkiye, transforms with the vibrant hues of spring, showcasing its timeless allure. Recognized for its well-preserved Temple of Zeus, listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List since 2012, Aizanoi rivals renowned ancient cities like Ephesus and Bergama, earning the moniker ‘Second Ephesus.’ Located 50 kilometers from Kütahya, this […]
Pakistan grapples with devastating floods and fatalities, with 43 reported deaths in the past three days attributed to torrential rains and lightning. The toll includes 12 casualties in Khyber Pakhtunhwa, 21 in Punjab, and 10 in Balochistan. Homes and streets in various cities stand inundated, while vehicles remain stranded in floodwaters. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif […]
Five years have passed since the tragic fire that engulfed Paris’ iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral on April 15, 2019. Philippe Jost, President of Rebatir Notre-Dame de Paris overseeing the cathedral’s reconstruction, announced plans to reopen the historical landmark to visitors starting December 8. Jost highlighted the progress made within the set timeframe and budget, with […]
The case regarding the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination between Armenia and Azerbaijan started today at the International Court of Justice at the Peace Palace in the Hague, the capital of the Netherlands. In the first session of the public hearings, Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur […]
The first Manisa Tulip sightings have delighted visitors at Spil Mountain National Park in Manisa’s Şehzadeler district in Türkiye. These tulips, known for their vibrant hues, have started blooming along the park’s roadsides, offering a picturesque sight for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. Hamdi Öklü, enjoying a picnic with his family, expressed excitement at spotting […]
Rafting season has recently started on Melen Stream in Düzce’s Cumayeri district, one of the most popular areas in Türkiye for rafting. “We opened the season with approximately 5 thousand local and foreign people. We will have 13-14 larger organizations in the near future. Apart from rafting, there is a zip line rides on Melen,” […]
Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu revealed staggering figures of over 11.2 million vehicles traversing Türkiye’s highways during the recent Eid holiday. Key bridges such as the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and 15 July Martyrs Bridge saw unprecedented traffic, with millions flocking to holiday destinations. Uraloğlu highlighted the intensive use of Build-Operate-Transfer Highway projects and […]
A man carried out a knife attack on the congregation and the church leader at a church in Sydney, Australia, during a service, injuring 4 in total. Two of the casualties were hospitalized and the rest were treated at the scene. The attack was arrested, said police. In another incident at a shopping center in […]
The reintroduction of Georgia’s “Transparency of Foreign Influence” bill sparked renewed protests, echoing last year’s demonstrations against the legislation seen as stifling free speech and targeting NGOs. Protesters, including activists and NGO representatives, gathered outside the parliament, denouncing the bill as akin to Russian laws and demanding its withdrawal. The bill mandates NGOs and […]