Snowfall continues in various regions of Türkiye in March, when the winter season is almost over. In Kastomonu, citizens living in the higher parts of the city woke up to the new day to see their view being covered by a white blanket of snow. “I’m used to snow in these seasons. We saw snowfall […]
Snowfall hit Turkish capital of Ankara’s morning commute, affecting northern districts like Kızılcahamam and Çamlıdere before reaching the city center. Citizens encountered snowy conditions on their way to school and work, with temperatures expected to drop to 5 degrees. Meteorological forecasts indicate that snowfall will persist throughout the day.
Polish farmers, who oppose the agricultural policies of the European Union (EU) and uncontrolled product imports from Ukraine, once again took to the streets across the country. Demanding compensation be paid by the government for the effects of agricultural products imported from Ukraine on Polish farmers to be eased, the protesters stated that they would […]
A fire erupted atop a 72-story skyscraper being built in New York City, USA. Numerous firefighters were sent to the site. Officials confirmed that the fire ignited in the roof’s ventilation system around 09:20 local time, with no casualties reported. Firefighters brought the fire under control by 10:00 local time.
In the last 24 hours, Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip have resulted in the deaths of 104 Palestinians, bringing the total casualties since October 7 to 31,923, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The ongoing Israeli military offensive, now lasting 166 days, includes air, land, and sea attacks on Gaza. The recent […]
The New York Turkish American Art Society (TAASNY) hosted a Karagöz and Hacivat shadow play for Turkish and American children in New York, USA. This traditional Turkish cultural event, organized annually by TAASNY, was held at a school affiliated with the New York Turkish American Community Center (NYTAC) in Long Island. The show, which […]
In Van’s Başkale district, Türkiye, recent snowfall has transformed the landscape into picturesque scenes reminiscent of postcards. The district, known for its high altitude of 2,700 meters, experienced a shift from hot weather to snowfall, resulting in school closures and transportation disruptions due to closed roads. The white blanket of snow covering the district […]
Northern Iraq faced severe flooding due to heavy rains, resulting in a death toll of four people. The governorships of Baghdad, Erbil, Duhok, Kirkuk, Mosul, Wasit, Anbar, and Diyala declared official holidays in response to the adverse weather conditions, excluding municipal institutions and security forces. The city of Duhok experienced the most significant impact, with […]
Authorities in Kyrgyzstan discovered a 130-meter-long secret tunnel facilitating illegal immigration and cargo smuggling along the Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan border. The State Committee of National Security reported that the tunnel, found in a house in Bek-Abad village, Suzak district, Chalal-Abad region, reached a depth of 15 meters and a length of 130 meters. The homeowner, identified as […]
A severe storm off the coast of Shimonoseki city in western Japan led to a distress call from the South Korean-flagged chemical tanker “Keoyoung Sun” at 07:05 local time, as reported by the Japan Coast Guard. Responding to the call, the coast guard team was dispatched, but unfortunately, the 870-ton tanker capsized. Fortunately, 8 crew […]