In Kocaeli’s Izmit district, a 600-year-old Turkish bath, known as the Süleyman Pasha Bath, has been rejuvenated into a cultural hotspot. Managed by the Izmit Municipality, the historical bath underwent a makeover last year, converting its bath section into a coffee exhibition adorned with antique objects. The adjacent “Şehr-i İzmit” cafe complements the historical ambiance, […]
Following a recent meteorological warning, Istanbul experienced mud rain as dust clouds from Africa directed towards Türkiye. The Meteorology statement had predicted the unusual precipitation due to these dust clouds. The mud rain left residues on cars across various districts of Istanbul.
Azerbaijani Special Forces showcased their prowess in a recent exercise focused on “Conducting combat operations in severe winter conditions.” The exercise, in line with this year’s plan, saw the successful neutralization of a simulated sabotage group in challenging winter terrain. The units adeptly used mountaineering equipment in mountainous and difficult-to-pass areas, emphasizing skills in steep […]
A military transport plane, identified as the Ilyushin Il-76, crashed in Russia’s Ivanovo region. The Russian Ministry of Defense issued a statement revealing that the aircraft, carrying 15 individuals, met a tragic end shortly after takeoff, succumbing to a fire in one of its engines. Russian media reports confirm that there were no survivors from […]
The Turkish Diyanet Foundation (TDV) extends support to 100 Muslim families in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, by distributing Ramadan boxes. TDV focuses on meeting the needs of Rohingya Muslims who fled persecution in Myanmar and seeks to aid people from various religious backgrounds in forest villages. Notably, some Buddhists and Hindus, touched by TDV’s assistance, […]
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Ukraine carried out attacks with 25 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in 9 different regions of Russia at night. According to the statement, Kursk was targeted with 11 missiles, Belgorod with 7 missiles, Moscow with 2 missiles, Oryol with 2 missiles, and Bryansk, Leningrad, and Tula regions with one […]
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, Israel recently announced the opening of a sea aid corridor to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The first aid shipment, organized by the Spanish NGO Open Arms and funded by the UAE through the US-based World Central Kitchen, is set to deliver 200 tons of essential […]
Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) convened in Kingston, Jamaica, to address the escalating security crisis in Haiti. Following the meeting, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced in a video message that his government would resign upon the establishment of a transitional council. Expressing gratitude to the people of Haiti, he urged calm and collaboration […]
The historical Uzun Bazaar in Antakya, once a bustling center of trade, is now marked by silence and somberness after sustaining damage from a devastating earthquake of 2023. Of the 1,700 businesses in the 3.5-kilometer-long bazaar, some were severely damaged or destroyed. Tradesmen, returning to rebuild after the earthquake, have reopened their establishments. Formerly […]
As Ramadan commenced in Pakistan, thousands gathered at mosques for the first tarawih prayer. The Crescent Committee announced the official start of Ramadan after the sighting of the crescent, prompting a significant turnout for religious observances, notably at Karachi’s Memon Mosque.