Turkish C-160 Training Plane Makes Emergency Landing

A C-160 training plane, departing from the Kayseri 12th Air Transport Base Command, was forced to execute an emergency landing. The Ministry of National Defense confirmed the incident, citing a technical malfunction as the cause. According to the official statement, the aircraft sustained minor damage, and the pilots and crew are reported to be in […]

800 Cars Stranded Due to Heavy Snow in Japan

Transportation in Japan’s Gifu province, where snow depth reached 59 centimeters in some areas, is suffering from an extreme disruption. Eight hundred vehicles were stranded on Meishin Expressway. According to the statement made by the local fire brigade, two children aged 1 and 5 and a person in their 50s fell ill after being stuck […]

Train Drivers Stage A Second Strike in January in Germany

After months of negotiations between the German Machinists’ Union (GDL) and the German Railways (Deutsche Bahn) regarding employee subsidies and working hours came to a deadlock, drivers decided to strike for a second time in January. The strike, which is expected to last until Monday evening, immediately caused significant disruptions in railway transportation. The daily […]

Fuel Tanker Explodes After Crash in Mongolia

A tanker carrying 60 tons of liquefied natural gas exploded due to a gas leak after crashing into a vehicle in Ulanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, at around 1:00 yesterday. The Mongolian National Emergency Management Agency announced that six people, including 3 firefighters, died and 14 were injured. Three explosions damaged 29 vehicles in total.

Brother of Dead Israeli Soldier Denounces War at Funeral

In a poignant moment during the funeral of Israeli soldier Adam Bismut, who lost his life in Gaza, his elder brother expressed anger and grief, proclaiming, “My brother did not die for nothing, stop the war!” The emotional outburst was directed at war cabinet member Benny Gantz, whom the bereaved brother held accountable for the […]

Farmers Rally in Brussels Against EU Agricultural Restrictions

  European farmers are increasingly opposed to the EU’s plan imposing new limits on nature protection and agricultural production. In response to stricter agricultural criteria, French farmers protested in Brussels, unable to reach the European Parliament with tractors due to police restrictions. Displaying a symbolic hanging cow figurine, farmers highlighted their struggle against unfair global […]

Massive Fire at Chinese Workplace Kills 39

A devastating fire erupted in a two-story workplace in Xinyu City, Jiangxi province, China, claiming 39 lives and injuring at least 9. The fire, which started in the basement, led to visible smoke for kilometers. Emergency personnel, numbering 120, responded to the incident. Authorities report ongoing search and rescue operations to address individuals trapped inside […]

US Defense Secretary Austin’s First Public Appearance Since Dec 22

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin made his first public appearance since a secret hospitalization on December 22, 2023. Attending the monthly meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group via video conference, Austin expressed optimism about the new year and reassured continued support for a free, secure, and sovereign Ukraine. Emphasizing a global coalition against […]

Akdağ Nature Park Showcased in Captivating Clip

Akdağ Nature Park, a prominent natural reserve in Türkiye, took center stage in a visually stunning clip featuring the melodic tones of a hang drum. Crafted by Hakan Yılmaz, a Research Assistant at Afyon Kocatepe University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, along with musician Aydın Baş and collaborators, the clip beautifully intertwines music and the park’s […]

Heavy Snowfall Causes Chaos in Japan

  Last night’s heavy snowfall wreaked havoc in various parts of Japan, impacting daily life. Stranded vehicles lined the Meishin Expressway, causing a 5-kilometer traffic jam between Osaka and Nagoya provinces. Shiga, Kyoto, and Hyogo states experienced road transportation disruptions due to the snowfall. In Niigata state, a truck-bus collision on the Kan-Etsu Highway resulted […]