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Joint Caucasian Eagle Exercise from Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Georgia Special Forces

The “Caucasian Eagle 2024” Special Force Exercise, involving military units from Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, was successfully conducted in Azerbaijan. According to a statement from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense, the exercise saw special forces promptly responding to alarm signals and advancing toward designated strategic and military targets representing enemy positions. The participating forces achieved […]

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Woman Gets Hit by Historic Train while Taking Selfie in Mexico

A 25-year-old woman, who approached the rails in the town of Nopala de Villagran, 96 kilometers away from Mexico City, to take a selfie with the historical Canadian Pacific 2816 train, died after the train hit her head. Canadian Pacific 2816, aka Empress, was built in Montreal, Canada, in December 1930 and is the only […]

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Restored Sections of Topkapı Palace Harem Now Open to Tourists

In Istanbul, Topkapı Palace’s Harem has unveiled newly restored sections, including the Concubines’ Stone House, Bath, and Kuşhane Kitchen, to local and international visitors. The recently completed restorations were captured via drone footage, showcasing the impressive work done on these historic areas. Ilhan Kocaman, Head of National Palaces Topkapı Palace Department, highlighted the swift introduction […]

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37 Immigrants Rescued off Crete Island

A Turkish cargo ship rescued an immigrant boat adrift off the island of Crete in the Aegean Sea on June 2. It was said that the engine of the boat, carrying 37 immigrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, and Somalia, had broken down and had been drifting for days. The migrants were handed over […]

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Young Man Climbs 230-Meter TV Tower in Istanbul

In Büyükçekmece, Istanbul, a group of young thrill-seekers climbed to the top of a 230-meter-high television tower that has been idle for years. Mustafa Kurt and a friend reached the peak of the tower’s antenna without any safety gear, capturing the daring moment on video. They shared the footage on social media, causing widespread astonishment […]

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Poppy Flowers Form Dazzling View

The poppy flowers that bloomed again with the start of summer in the plains in the Adilcevaz district of Bitlis, Türkiye, formed dazzling view with their vibrant red color. “I come here with my family and friends from time to time and take souvenir photos. Thirty out of 100 fields are decorated with poppy flowers,” […]

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Türkiye Signs Agreement to Purchase F-16s from the US

The US State Department confirmed that Türkiye has signed a letter of offer and acceptance for the purchase of F-16 warplanes from the United States. Türkiye plans to acquire 40 new F-16 Block 70 fighter jets and 79 modernization kits to upgrade its existing fleet. The US administration expressed support for the $20 billion sale […]

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Lightning Illuminates the Sky in Ankara

Lightning strikes during the heavy rain that began yesterday evening in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, turned the night to day. Lightning strikes repeatedly hitting the city formed a dazzling sight for the locals of Ankara. The Ankara Governorship called on citizens to be careful against possible negativities that may occur due to ongoing rains.

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Boeing’s Starliner Successfully Docks with ISS

Boeing’s Starliner shuttle successfully reached the International Space Station (ISS) after a crewed launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The spacecraft, launched aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas-V rocket, completed its journey in approximately 27 hours. During the flight, Starliner faced technical issues, including a helium leak and the failure of […]

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Mountain Goats Recorded while Feeding under Dense Fog

Wild mountain goats, which are prohibited from hunting, were recorded while feeding on the steep rocks of the high altitudes under the fog clouds in the Munzur Mountains, located between Erzincan and Tunceli in Türkiye Mountain goats were placed on the Red List of Species in Danger of Extinction of the World Conservation Union. Ahmet […]

Jun 06, 2024 Read more