New Government Forms in Serbia

The Serbian Parliament approved the coalition government formed by the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), which received the most votes in the elections held on December 17, 2023, together with 5 other parties. In the 250-seat parliament, 152 of 213 deputies voted in favor of the new government and 61 voted against it.

Pro-Palestine Protests Continue at George Washington University

Pro-Palestine protests enter their 8th day at George Washington University in the USA. The demonstrations, which began on April 18 in New York and have since spread to universities nationwide, are seeing growing support. Unlike some other universities where police have intervened, the capital police have not yet taken action at George Washington University. Demonstrators […]

Israelis Demanding Hostage Swap Deal Blocked Road in Tel Aviv

Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas in Gaza and their supporters blocked a highway in Tel Aviv while protesting against the Israeli government. Holding pictures of their loved ones, the crowd demanded a hostage swap deal be made. According to the Israeli military, 133 Israelis were captured during Hamas’ attack on Israeli lands on […]

Turkish Mountaineers Brave Frozen Lake Swim in Uludağ

Members of the Alpin Mountaineering and Crocodile (Dağcılık ve Timsahlar)  Trekking Group from Bursa, Türkiye, had an unusual adventure in May. They decided to swim in the frozen lake of Uludağ, a famous mountain in Turkey, despite the icy conditions. The lake, known as Saklıgöl, is located around 2200 meters above sea level and offers […]

12 Tourists Injured in Safari Crash in Antalya

A company’s two safari tour vehicle, which were carrying tourists at that time, collided in the Manavgat district of Türkiye’s Antalya. Twelve tourists, 11 British citizens and 1 Irish citizen, and 3 personnel were injured. 53-year-old British citizen Luley Bulorky, one of the injured, was reportedly in life-threatening condition. A witness said that one of the […]

New Zigana Tunnel: Türkiye’s Longest One

  The New Zigana Tunnel on the Trabzon-Gümüşhane highway, hailed as Türkiye’s and Europe’s longest and the world’s third-longest tunnel, has facilitated seamless transportation over the past year since its inauguration, with over 4 million vehicles traversing its route. Commencing construction in April 2016 and officially opening on May 3, 2023, the tunnel has notably […]

Israel Opens Erez Border Gate for Humanitarian Aid to be Delivered to Gaza

Following US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel opened the Erez Border Gate to increase the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip for the first time in 208 days of the Israel-Hamas war. Colonel Moshe Tetro, head of Israel’s Gaza Coordination and Liaison Office, said that […]

Wall Collapses on Pedestrians in Erbil

A wall on the side of a road collapsed on some pedestrians during heavy rain in Erbil city of the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government. As a result of the incident, 1 person died and 3 people were injured. The injured were taken to surrounding hospitals.

Death Toll in Highway Disaster in China Rises to 48

Chinese state media reported that the number of people who died as a result of the collapse of the Meizhou-Dabu Expressway in the city of Meizhou in Guangdong province after heavy rains increased to 48. It was stated that some of the 23 vehicles detected in the area where a 17.9-meter section of the road […]

Istanbul Police Seize 565 Exotic Animals

  In a recent crackdown on smuggling operations, Istanbul police seized 565 exotic animals, including baby crocodiles, monkeys, and snakes, whose trade is banned. The operation resulted in the arrest of 36 suspects involved in illegal animal trade. The police, collaborating with financial authorities, traced illicit proceeds and carried out raids across 15 provinces, recovering […]