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 […]
In the protests, which started on April 15 and became increasingly violent, against the “Transparency of Foreign Influence” bill on the grounds that it would restrict freedom of expression and suppress non-governmental organizations in Georgia, demonstrators attempted to break into the parliament building in Tbilisi. Following the police’s intervention with tear gas, stun grenades, and […]
Ramazan, a 23-year-old with Down syndrome from Türkiye’s Adana, experienced his first-ever birthday celebration, moving his mother Feride Elçiçek to tears of joy. The Elçiçek family, facing financial challenges due to health issues, had never been able to celebrate Ramazan’s birthday until now. However, thanks to the Ogün Abi Association in Adana, a surprise birthday […]
Tensions escalate as the Philippines expresses outrage over the Chinese coast guard’s use of water cannons against Philippine ships in the South China Sea. The Philippine Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Zhou Zhiyong from the Chinese Embassy in Manila to protest the aggressive actions targeting Philippine vessels. The ministry highlighted instances of harassment, ramming, […]
Lightning struck a highway where vehicles were passing during the rain last evening in Türkiye’s Elazığ province. The rain started yesterday afternoon and continued at night, and gave drivers in traffic hard time moving forward. Some vehicles were stranded in underpasses and main roads.
Recent earthquakes in Tokat’s Sulusaray district revealed a historical gem hidden within the old Quran course belonging to the District Mufti’s Office. The removal of plaster following the tremors exposed a structure dating back to the Ottoman period, initially mistaken for a fountain and later identified as the entrance to the Quran course. The earthquakes, […]
The Ankara Governorship issued a cautionary notice regarding anticipated intense showers and thunderstorms across the city. As forecasted, heavy rain descended in the evening, transforming several streets and avenues into waterlogged areas resembling lakes. The downpour caused traffic disruptions, with vehicles encountering challenges navigating through the inundated roads. Instances of vehicles partially submerged in water […]
The Russian army launched a missile attack on the mail warehouse of the Nova Post company in the Odessa port of Ukraine last night, leaving 14 injured. The fire, which started after the missile attack and intensified in a short time, caused great damage to the loading area of the warehouse. Eighteen other employees reached […]
A clash broke out between the police and the demonstrators after a group of demonstrators attacked bank branches and stores in the surrounding area during the march held on May 1, Workers’ and Laborers’ Day in France. Police detained at least 47 people, and 15 police officers were injured. The demonstrators, led by France’s most […]
In Guangdong province, China, the death toll from the Meizhou-Dabu Highway collapse has climbed to 36, following heavy rains in the region. Chinese state media confirmed the increased fatalities from the incident, which saw a 17.9-meter section of the highway collapse. Photos from the scene depict the retrieval of damaged vehicles using a large […]