In Istanbul’s Üsküdar district, the sunset formed a stunning scene with athletes canoeing, tourists riding water bikes, and citizens gathering to watch. The iconic Maiden’s Tower, set against the crimson sky and reflected in the Bosphorus, added historical charm to the picturesque view. The vibrant hues of the sunset and the tower’s silhouette offered postcard-perfect […]
Severe storms and rain that continued throughout the week caused floods in the central and southern parts of Chile. One person died when a tree fell on their tractor due to strong winds on Wednesday. Authorities said hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes, 2,300 houses were damaged, and 4,300 people were left homeless.
Around 3 million pilgrims are expected to attend the day of Arafah, the pinnacle of the Hajj pilgrimage. To prevent stampedes in the 14 square kilometer area, Saudi officials will utilize large drone cameras for surveillance instead of helicopters. This year, a media fair in Mecca, attended by nearly 2,000 journalists from 80 countries, showcased […]
NATO Defence Ministers gathered for the second session of Defence Ministers Meeting in NATO’s headquarters in Brussels, the capital of Belgium. “Our session this morning will focus on our deterrence and defence agenda as we prepare the Summit in Washington D.C. next month. We will discuss our progress on ensuring that our defence plans are […]
Israeli soldiers fired catapulted fireballs and threw arrows at the northern border of Lebanon. Bushes and dense vegetation in the region were targeted to prevent Hezbollah to use them as cover, according to the Israeli Defense Forces. “This is a local initiative and is not a widely used tool,” added the Israeli authorities.
Brazilian women took to streets to held a protest against the controversial bill proposed in the parliament to impose restriction on abortion in Cinelandia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, yesterday. If the bill passes in the Brazilian congress, abortion will be considered as homicide if done after 22nd week of the pregnancy, even if its a […]
Israeli soldiers have occupied the Rafah Passage Mosque in the Gaza Strip, converting it into a kitchen. The mosque, located about 280 meters from Egyptian territory, has been heavily damaged by the soldiers. Images shared on social media show the mosque’s interior in disarray. This occupation comes amid ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, […]
At the G7 Summit in Italy, US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a ten-year security agreement aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defense and deterrence capabilities. During a joint press conference, Biden emphasized the importance of ensuring Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against present and future threats, aiming for long-term peace and stability […]
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez signed 11 documents in Madrid, covering various cooperation areas between Türkiye and Spain. The agreements include collaborations in labor, energy transition, forestry, education, vocational training, maritime certification, export credit, insurance, scientific and technological cooperation, space studies, and social services. Key institutions such as the Turkish […]
The hotel occupancy rate in the Cappadocia region, one of Türkiye’s crucial cultural tourism centers, reached 70 percent before the Eid al-Adha holiday. “We expect an increase in the number of domestic tourists as Eid al-Adha has been extended to 9 days and coincides with June. The primary choice of our domestic guests will be […]