The Israeli army resumed its restrictions over entrances to the Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem during the second Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month, Ramadan. Thousands of people who wanted to enter the mosque waited on the control points to be allowed inside by the Israeli forces. Only men over 55 and women over 50 […]
Following Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s invasion threats, Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti reported heightened tensions with Serbia. Kurti took to social media to share images of Serbian soldiers near the Kosovo border, stating concerns over potential territorial breaches. He emphasized that Serbia’s military exercises near the border were provocative and not normal, urging increased international […]
A group of German climbers who climbed to the top of Türkiye’s Mount Ararat, which is visited by thousands of local and foreign climbers every year, descended part of the mountain by skiing. The group, wearing their skiing equipment at 4200 meters, skied about at least 1000 meters, said Muhammed Akkuş, President of Iğdır Ağrı […]
A hot air balloon incident occurred in Rochester, Minnesota, USA, where the balloon got entangled in electrical wires during landing. This led to the balloon falling from a height of about 9 meters onto the side of a highway, resulting in a fire. Authorities, including police, health personnel, and fire brigades, swiftly responded to the […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken flew to Israel, as his last stop in his visits to the countries that are mediators between Israel and Hamas, to make progress in the talks to establish a ceasefire in Palestine. After being greeted by the authorities at the airport, the US minister met with Israeli Prime Minister […]
Isao Yamaguchi, a Japanese accountant living in Tokyo, who has been staging silent protests in the city to draw attention to the human tragedy in Gaza since December, staged another protest. Taking to the streets of Ueno, one of the most touristic regions of the city, in his last protest, he called for a ceasefire […]
Heavy rain that continued throughout the night in Türkiye’s Elazığ province led to floods in some areas. The flood waters damaged some gardens and warehouses, giving their owners hard time. Authorities asked locals to be cautious.
Russia carried out large-scale attacks on energy systems in Ukraine. Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushenko announced in his statement that Russian troops carried out the biggest attack of recent times on Ukraine’s energy system at night. Galushenko said, “The aim is not only to cause damage, but also to cause large-scale damage to the […]
Heavy rain accompanied by hail struck Adana’s Kozan district in Türkiye, resulting in damage and the collapse of a football stadiıum’s roof. The intense weather lasted for about 10 minutes, causing significant destruction. Fortunately, the stadium was unoccupied at the time of the collapse, averting potential injuries. Additionally, in Bağlar District, a falling pole caused […]
A section of a 10.2-kilometer-long under-construction bridge in India’s Supaul region collapsed at 07:00 local time. One of 10 workers, who were trapped under the rubble and taken to the hospital after being rescued by teams and volunteers, lost his life. The treatment of other workers, whose condition is not life-threatening, continues. The bridge is […]