A cold lava flow occurred after the Kanlaon Volcano erupted on Monday on the central island of Negros in the Philippines. Social media images showed cold lava flowing through the village of Biaknabato, covering a road. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned that the cold lava, containing volcanic ash, poses significant danger. […]
The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary force that has been in conflict with the Sudanese army for a year, launched an attack on the village of Wad el-Noura in Gezira state on Wednesday. According to the ministry, 180 villagers, including children, were killed in the attack. The […]
The “Caucasian Eagle 2024” Special Force Exercise, involving military units from Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, was successfully conducted in Azerbaijan. According to a statement from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense, the exercise saw special forces promptly responding to alarm signals and advancing toward designated strategic and military targets representing enemy positions. The participating forces achieved […]
A 25-year-old woman, who approached the rails in the town of Nopala de Villagran, 96 kilometers away from Mexico City, to take a selfie with the historical Canadian Pacific 2816 train, died after the train hit her head. Canadian Pacific 2816, aka Empress, was built in Montreal, Canada, in December 1930 and is the only […]
In Istanbul, Topkapı Palace’s Harem has unveiled newly restored sections, including the Concubines’ Stone House, Bath, and Kuşhane Kitchen, to local and international visitors. The recently completed restorations were captured via drone footage, showcasing the impressive work done on these historic areas. Ilhan Kocaman, Head of National Palaces Topkapı Palace Department, highlighted the swift introduction […]
A Turkish cargo ship rescued an immigrant boat adrift off the island of Crete in the Aegean Sea on June 2. It was said that the engine of the boat, carrying 37 immigrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, and Somalia, had broken down and had been drifting for days. The migrants were handed over […]
In Büyükçekmece, Istanbul, a group of young thrill-seekers climbed to the top of a 230-meter-high television tower that has been idle for years. Mustafa Kurt and a friend reached the peak of the tower’s antenna without any safety gear, capturing the daring moment on video. They shared the footage on social media, causing widespread astonishment […]
The poppy flowers that bloomed again with the start of summer in the plains in the Adilcevaz district of Bitlis, Türkiye, formed dazzling view with their vibrant red color. “I come here with my family and friends from time to time and take souvenir photos. Thirty out of 100 fields are decorated with poppy flowers,” […]
The US State Department confirmed that Türkiye has signed a letter of offer and acceptance for the purchase of F-16 warplanes from the United States. Türkiye plans to acquire 40 new F-16 Block 70 fighter jets and 79 modernization kits to upgrade its existing fleet. The US administration expressed support for the $20 billion sale […]
Lightning strikes during the heavy rain that began yesterday evening in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, turned the night to day. Lightning strikes repeatedly hitting the city formed a dazzling sight for the locals of Ankara. The Ankara Governorship called on citizens to be careful against possible negativities that may occur due to ongoing rains.