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 […]
Renowned underwater photographer Alex Dawson has documented the shipwrecks from the 109-year-old Gallipoli Wars in the ‘Gallipoli Historical Underwater Park’. These war wrecks, submerged off the coast of Çanakkale, form the first World War I-themed underwater park, preserving stories from one of history’s most intense battles. The Historical Gallipoli Peninsula attracts thousands of visitors […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded vehemently to International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan’s request for an arrest warrant against him. In a video message, Netanyahu called the request “absurd and wrong,” claiming it targeted the entire state of Israel. He criticized Khan for equating Hamas with Israeli soldiers, describing the Israeli […]
Crowds gathered in Tehran’s Valiasr Square to honor Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his delegation, who perished in a helicopter crash yesterday. The commemoration began with a recitation of the Holy Quran, and attendees, visibly emotional, held banners reading “Send greetings to Sulaymaniyah” and “I am proud to vote for a martyr,” along with […]
Lai Ching-te, the 64-year-old candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party, who won the presidential election held on January 13 in Taiwan, officially took office after an oath ceremony. After taking office, Lai appointed Cho Jung-tai as prime minister. Meanwhile, his deputy will be Taiwan’s former representative to the United States, Hsiao Bi-khim.
On May 18, International Museum Day, 11,015 people visited museums and archaeological sites in Antalya and the Ancient City of Sagalassos in Burdur. Celebrated worldwide by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), this day aims to protect cultural heritage and promote museology. This year’s theme, “Education and Research in Museums,” highlighted the role of […]
The Palestinian Ministry of Health stated that 106 people died and 176 people were injured in 10 attacks carried out by Israeli forces in the last 24 hours. The statement also included that the death toll have increased to 35,562 and the number of injured have increased to 79,652 since the attacks began on October […]
Despite the onset of the sea season in western Turkey, Bitlis’ Tatvan district remains blanketed in snow. The Nemrut Mountain road still boasts snow masses up to 5 meters high, even in May. Home to Nemrut Caldera and the world’s second-largest crater lake, this popular tourist destination attracts thousands of visitors annually. The Bitlis […]
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared 5 days of national mourning in the country following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash. It was said that the accident, which took place on the Dzmar forest on the way back after the meeting with Azerbaijani President […]