A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members, encountered severe turbulence, resulting in one fatality. Flight SQ321, en route from London Heathrow to Singapore on May 20, was diverted to Bangkok, landing at 15:45 local time on May 21. The airline confirmed the incident, expressing condolences to the deceased passenger’s family […]
The 658-year-old Murad I Hüdavendigar Mosque in Bursa has suffered significant damage due to recent strong southwest winds, causing tiles to fly off the roof. Built between 1363 and 1366 by Ottoman Sultan Murad I, the mosque, a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site, has been neglected over time, with no renovations initiated despite the damage. […]
A funeral ceremony commenced in Tabriz for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials who died in a helicopter crash. The three-day funeral for President Raisi began, honoring him alongside East Azerbaijan Governor Malik Rahmati, Tabriz Friday Imam Ayatollah Ali Hashim, bodyguard Seyed Mehdi Musevi, pilots Tahir Mustafavi and Mohsen Deryanush, […]
Adıyaman’s chickpea fields near the Atatürk Dam in Kıvırcık village have turned a stunning red with blooming poppy flowers, captivating onlookers. The vibrant poppies, reminiscent of traditional Turkish wedding dresses, have painted the fields, obscuring the chickpeas beneath their vivid hue. Visitors flock to the area, snapping numerous photos of the breathtaking scene. Seher […]
Renowned underwater photographer Alex Dawson has documented the shipwrecks from the 109-year-old Gallipoli Wars in the ‘Gallipoli Historical Underwater Park’. These war wrecks, submerged off the coast of Çanakkale, form the first World War I-themed underwater park, preserving stories from one of history’s most intense battles. The Historical Gallipoli Peninsula attracts thousands of visitors […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded vehemently to International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan’s request for an arrest warrant against him. In a video message, Netanyahu called the request “absurd and wrong,” claiming it targeted the entire state of Israel. He criticized Khan for equating Hamas with Israeli soldiers, describing the Israeli […]
Crowds gathered in Tehran’s Valiasr Square to honor Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his delegation, who perished in a helicopter crash yesterday. The commemoration began with a recitation of the Holy Quran, and attendees, visibly emotional, held banners reading “Send greetings to Sulaymaniyah” and “I am proud to vote for a martyr,” along with […]
Lai Ching-te, the 64-year-old candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party, who won the presidential election held on January 13 in Taiwan, officially took office after an oath ceremony. After taking office, Lai appointed Cho Jung-tai as prime minister. Meanwhile, his deputy will be Taiwan’s former representative to the United States, Hsiao Bi-khim.
On May 18, International Museum Day, 11,015 people visited museums and archaeological sites in Antalya and the Ancient City of Sagalassos in Burdur. Celebrated worldwide by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), this day aims to protect cultural heritage and promote museology. This year’s theme, “Education and Research in Museums,” highlighted the role of […]
The Palestinian Ministry of Health stated that 106 people died and 176 people were injured in 10 attacks carried out by Israeli forces in the last 24 hours. The statement also included that the death toll have increased to 35,562 and the number of injured have increased to 79,652 since the attacks began on October […]