The European Parliament (EP) elections commenced today in the Netherlands, marking the beginning of the process to elect 720 members who will serve for the next five years. Dutch citizens began voting at 07:30 local time to select 31 deputies representing their country in the EP. Polling stations will remain open until 21:00. Following […]
The Spanish Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Albares, announced that Spain will intervene in the genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The number of countries participating in the case is steadily increasing. Albares stated, “We are committed to the United Nations and international law. Our involvement aims […]
The world-famous Konyaaltı Beach of Türkiye’s Antalya province remained empty due to temperatures above seasonal norms. Citizens and tourists, who saw that the thermometers showed 46 degrees, avoided being under the sun at noon and stayed at their homes or hotels. “I came to Konyaaltı Beach 15 minutes ago, but could not stand the high […]
The Mahmutpaşa Mosque in Tokat, Türkiye, estimated to be from the 15th century, captivates visitors with its intricate wooden ceiling. This historic mosque, built with wood and adobe, features exceptional woodwork and hand-carved decorations that highlight its rich heritage. Tokat Foundations Regional Manager Sebahattin Erdoğan emphasized the mosque’s importance, noting its detailed wooden ceiling […]
A passenger train, which set out from Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, to Slovakia with more than 300 people, collided head-on with a freight train in the city of Pardubice at around 23:00 local time. According to the statement made by the fire department, 4 people died and 22 people were injured in […]
The Hajj pilgrimage period for 1445 Hijri has commenced, with special visas issued for approximately 5 million pilgrims selected by lottery. Pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah by plane traveled 95 kilometers to the Kaaba to perform their religious duties. Over 3 million pilgrims have already reached the Kaaba, performing the Umrah tawaf in their […]
Volcanic activity at Ibu Volcano in Indonesia’s North Maluku province continues to escalate. According to the Indonesian Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center (PVMBG), three consecutive eruptions occurred at 01:30, 07:46, and 08:11 local time. The eruptions spewed lava, ash, and smoke. Authorities have urged residents and tourists to keep at least 7 kilometers […]
A bus traveling from Karachi to Quetta city on the National Highway in the Lasbela region of Pakistan’s Balochistan province with 28 passengers on board, caught fire for an unknown reason. Although fire crews managed to evacuate some of the passengers, 3 people died and 10 people were injured. Authorities said that some of the […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the countries who provide arms support to Ukraine during a press conference held with foreign journalists at the International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in St. Petersburg. In response to the long-range weapon support provided by Western countries to Ukraine, the Russian Leader said, “If they think that it is possible to […]
Relatives of the martyrs of the Korean War visited the Korean Seoul National Cemetery in Seoul to commemorate their loved ones on the 69th anniversary of the Memorial Day. Over 370,000 South Koreans died during the Korean War in 1956, which was the first close combat of the Cold War.