In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, El Salvador’s Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office announced the destruction of approximately 3 tons of cocaine, worth $67.5 million. The cocaine was seized in maritime operations on May 19 and 24. The confiscated drugs were burned in an open area. Seven individuals, including two Ecuadorians, three Mexicans, and two […]
Among the 85,000 Turkish pilgrims this year, 98-year-old Ayşe Kızıldağ from Trabzon stands out as the oldest, fulfilling her lifelong dream of Hajj. Ayşe, accompanied by her 70-year-old son and daughter-in-law, made the pilgrimage in a wheelchair. In contrast, the youngest pilgrim was 3-month-old Baybars, who traveled with his family from Bursa. Despite the challenges, […]
A fire in Kuwait’s Mangaf district resulted in 41 fatalities and at least 40 injuries. The incident occurred in a 6-story building at around 04:30 local time, affecting around 160 residents. Emergency responders quickly controlled the flames, and the injured were taken to nearby hospitals. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with authorities […]
Hezbollah launched 160 rockets into northern Israel, escalating tensions between the two sides. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that Hezbollah first fired 90 rockets, some intercepted by defense systems, while others caused damage. A subsequent barrage of 70 rockets mainly landed in open areas, resulting in no casualties. Warning sirens blared across Israel. Hezbollah […]
Despite temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F), agricultural workers in Hatay’s Amik Plain, a major cotton production area in Türkiye, are tirelessly hoeing weeds from cotton plants. These laborers, earning a daily wage of 515 TL ($16), work nine-hour shifts from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Amik Plain, crucial for Turkey’s agriculture, continues to thrive […]
Parents carrying their babies while circumambulating the Kaaba in Mecca experience unique spiritual blessings. Babies, sinless and innocent, spread joy with their smiles, symbolizing hope for the future. Parents often find the journey unexpectedly easy, with their babies maintaining regular routines. To further enrich this experience, the Türkiye’s Presidency of Religious Affairs has set up […]
Animal rights activists from “Animal Rising” defaced the first official portrait of King Charles III at the Philip Mould Gallery in London. They covered the King’s face with a sticker of Wallace from “Wallace and Gromit” and added a speech bubble criticizing animal cruelty on Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) […]
Protests continue in France against the far-right National Rally (RN) after their European Parliament election win with 31.5% of the vote. Demonstrators in Paris oppose the rise of political fascism, confronting police and calling for the prevention of RN’s success in upcoming local elections. In response, President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the National Assembly and […]
Amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, approximately 15 rockets were launched from Lebanon toward the Kiryat Shmona region in northern Israel. The Israeli military reported that the Iron Dome air defense system intercepted some rockets, while others landed in open fields. No casualties or injuries were reported. Videos captured by locals showed some residents laughing and […]
During the Juneteenth National Independence Day celebration at the White House, President Joe Biden was observed standing motionless for over a minute while attendees danced around him. The footage showed Philonise Floyd, George Floyd’s brother, noticing Biden’s stillness and placing his arm around the President’s shoulder. This moment highlighted Biden’s sudden immobility, prompting attention and […]