Mongolia Grapples with Record Snowfall Since 1975

Mongolia is currently facing its highest winter snowfall since 1975, with the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring reporting an average snowfall of 9.6 mm this season. The extreme weather, characterized by heavy snowfall and frequent blizzards, has affected almost all provinces, covering over 80% of the country in snow. The harsh conditions have […]

Russian Opposition Media Shares Footage of Navalny’s Body Transfer

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death in a Russian prison on February 16 has prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his demise. Opposition media organizations have released footage purportedly showing the convoy transporting Navalny’s body from the prison in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region to the morgue. The images reveal police vehicles and a prison […]

Türkiye’s Muş Raises Fine for Picking Early Snowdrops

  The Muş Plain in Türkiye is experiencing an early bloom of snowdrops, typically heralds of spring, due to a milder winter compared to previous years. The elegant dance of these flowers, decorating the plain as snow melts, has become a captivating sight. However, authorities warn that plucking these snowdrops, which contribute to the unique […]

Mediterranean Sunset Captivates Viewers in Hatay

  Following a week of intermittent rain in Türkiye’s Hatay, the post-rain sunset in Samandağ district proved to be a mesmerizing spectacle. The picturesque view featured the sun setting over the Mediterranean, harmonizing with the sea and boats to create captivating postcard-worthy images. The atmospheric display offered a moment of visual delight for those fortunate […]

Tornado Uproots Olive Trees in Hatay, Türkiye

In the wake of ongoing storms and heavy rains in the Eastern Mediterranean, a tornado struck Altınözü district of Hatay, Türkiye, specifically in the Sarıbük District, causing panic among residents. The sudden tornado uprooted around 40 olive trees in an agricultural area. Fortunately, the tornado occurred in a region distant from residential areas, preventing damage […]

Over 1 Million Displaced Palestinians Await Security in Rafah

Over 1 million displaced Palestinian civilians sheltering in Rafah face an anxious wait amid escalating tensions with Israel. Egypt has intensified security measures at the Rafah border, including the installation of barbed wire on border fences to deter migration. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry affirmed the rejection of any initiative that could provoke a potential […]

UNRWA Condemns Attacks on 153 Facilities in Gaza

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) reported that 153 of its facilities were targeted during Israel’s 136-day-long attacks on the Gaza Strip. The agency emphasized the devastating impact on education, stating that schools in the north of Gaza were reduced to rubble. UNRWA stressed the plight […]

Berlin Commemorates Hanau Attack Victims

In Berlin, nine individuals of immigrant origin, including four Turkish citizens, who lost their lives in a racist attack in Hanau, Germany, four years ago, were remembered in a commemoration event. Following the solemn program, a protest march condemning the attack unfolded in the capital. The mostly young crowd displayed banners denouncing the Hanau massacre, […]

Racist Attack Victims Commemorated in Germany

Nine people, including four Turks, who died in the racist attack in Hanau, Germany’s Hessen state, on February 19, 2020, were commemorated at Hanau Central Cemetery. Participants left flowers on the graves of the victims and prayed at the commemoration ceremony, which started with a moment of silence. Turkish and German dignitaries also attended the […]

Sweden Urges EU to Impose Sanctions on Russia After Navalny’s Death

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson touched upon the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Sweden’s reaction against it at the press conference held after his meeting with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk in Warsaw. Stating that Vladimir Putin should be held responsible and tried for this death, Kristersson stated that Sweden wants the […]