A fire broke out on a multi-million-dollar super yacht anchored in Chaong Bay, Phuket Island, on Monday. The blaze, which began for unknown reasons, was noticed by nearby boats, prompting intervention by Thai Navy emergency ships. No one was on board at the time, and the fire was contained after 3.5 hours, leaving the 34.2-meter […]
During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced protests from a group supporting Palestine. The demonstrators, protesting Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza, painted their hands red to symbolize the blood of Palestinians and interrupted Blinken’s testimony, calling him a “war criminal,” “minister of genocide,” “bloody butcher,” and blaming […]
Tens of thousands of Iranians gathered to bid farewell to President Ibrahim Reisi and his entourage, who tragically died in a helicopter crash last Sunday. The ceremony, held at Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque in Tehran, also honored Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, East Azerbaijan Governor Malik Rahmeti, Tabriz Friday Imam Ayatollah Ali Hashim, bodyguard Seyed Mehdi […]
The Turkish Embassy in Skopje hosted a special event as part of “Turkish Cuisine Week” to showcase the unique flavors of Türkiye. Organized by Şeyma Nur Ulusoy, wife of Türkiye’s Ambassador to Skopje Fatih Ulusoy, the event featured a buffet dinner titled “Meeting of History, Culture and Nature: Turkaegean Flavors.” Before the dinner, guests enjoyed […]
The National Assembly of Azerbaijan held a minute of silence to honor Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, who perished in a helicopter crash. This act of solidarity comes as many countries express their condolences following the tragic incident. Speaker of the National Assembly, Sahiba Gafarova, conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the Iranian people on […]
Germany is setting up a massive “fan zone” on 17 June Street in Berlin, from the Brandenburg Gate to Ernst Reuter Square, in preparation for EURO 2024. The area will feature artificial turf and the “world’s largest football goal.” The fan zone, which will be ready by May 26, will allow tens of thousands of […]
A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members, encountered severe turbulence, resulting in one fatality. Flight SQ321, en route from London Heathrow to Singapore on May 20, was diverted to Bangkok, landing at 15:45 local time on May 21. The airline confirmed the incident, expressing condolences to the deceased passenger’s family […]
The 658-year-old Murad I Hüdavendigar Mosque in Bursa has suffered significant damage due to recent strong southwest winds, causing tiles to fly off the roof. Built between 1363 and 1366 by Ottoman Sultan Murad I, the mosque, a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site, has been neglected over time, with no renovations initiated despite the damage. […]
A funeral ceremony commenced in Tabriz for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials who died in a helicopter crash. The three-day funeral for President Raisi began, honoring him alongside East Azerbaijan Governor Malik Rahmati, Tabriz Friday Imam Ayatollah Ali Hashim, bodyguard Seyed Mehdi Musevi, pilots Tahir Mustafavi and Mohsen Deryanush, […]
Adıyaman’s chickpea fields near the Atatürk Dam in Kıvırcık village have turned a stunning red with blooming poppy flowers, captivating onlookers. The vibrant poppies, reminiscent of traditional Turkish wedding dresses, have painted the fields, obscuring the chickpeas beneath their vivid hue. Visitors flock to the area, snapping numerous photos of the breathtaking scene. Seher […]