Shahbaz Sharif, who was re-elected as prime minister in the vote held in the National Assembly in Pakistan, officially took office today by taking the oath at a ceremony held in the presence of President Arif Alvi at the Presidential Office in Islamabad. In the general election on February 8, independent candidates supported by the […]
Ramadan shopping has kicked off in Istanbul’s traditional spot, Eminönü, as citizens flock to prepare for their iftar meals. The market showcases essential items such as dates and olives, with varieties from Egypt, Iran, and Medina gaining popularity. However, a notable increase of around 50 percent in prices compared to last year has been observed. […]
Amid ongoing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, where 1 million Palestinians grapple with infectious diseases, a concerning rise in malnutrition, particularly among children and infants, is exacerbating health threats. The World Health Organization has issued a warning, emphasizing the urgent need to address the escalating malnutrition crisis affecting children, infants, and pregnant or breastfeeding […]
A breeder named Savaş Koçtepe brought his choking newborn goat back to life in Türkiye’s Sivas. Seeing that one of the baby goats was not moving, the breeder immediately resorted to artificial respiration and heart massage. After minutes of effort, the goat started breathing again. “The mother had a difficult birth. Her canal was blocked […]
The death toll due to the extreme cold has reached 39 in Afghanistan. According to Mullah Janan Saeqthe, spokesman for the national disaster authority, the extreme conditions also injured 30 others and destroyed 637 houses. Meanwhile, a total of 13,889 cattle froze to death.
The centuries-old Ottoman tradition of “mahya,” decorative lights adorning mosques during Ramadan, has been revived at the Eyüpsultan Mosque in Istanbul. Kahraman Yıldız, the last known mahya artisan, and his team, orchestrated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the General Directorate of Foundations, meticulously prepared and hung the first mahya. The intricate […]
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, Israel carried out 13 attacks on the blockaded Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours, killing 124 Palestinians and injuring 210 more. The death toll in Palestine has increased to 30,534 and the number of injured increased to 71,920.
The ancient Roman obelisk, located in the Iznik district of Bursa, Türkiye, and included in the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List, continues to stand in its original grandeur after two millennia. Nestled amidst peach gardens in Elbeyli village, 5 kilometers from Iznik, the obelisk has intrigued onlookers with its historical magnificence. Comprising five white […]
Photography enthusiasts in Türkiye’s Muş seized the opportunity to capture the enchanting sight of snowdrops blanketing the Muş Plain. Trainees from basic photography courses, organized by the Muş Public Education Center and the Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, utilized their practical skills to photograph the ephemeral beauty of the snowdrops. The short-lived blooming period […]
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Almaty, Kazakhstan, near the Kyrgyzstan border, at 11.22 local time. Hundreds of people in Almaty and its surroundings, including neighboring Kazakh cities, fled to the streets, and schools were dismissed. No casualties were reported. The Kazakhstan Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that the earthquake occurred 31 kilometers south of Almaty […]