The Turkish Diyanet Foundation (TDV) has begun distributing a thousand food parcels to needy families in Azerbaijan as part of its Ramadan aid program. With cooperation from Turkey’s Baku Embassy, the aid was organized and loaded into vehicles by Ambassador Cahit Bağcı, embassy staff, volunteers from the Religious Affairs Turkish-Islamic Union (DİTİB), TDV, and […]
Work has kicked off for the Stuttgart-Feuerbach New Mosque and Complex in Stuttgart, Germany. Planned to accommodate 2,000 people, the project by the Religious Affairs Turkish-Islamic Union (DİTİB) is set to include educational spaces, a conference hall, administrative offices, and parking. The mosque, spanning 4,750 square meters, aims to serve as a multifunctional hub […]
In Hatay’s Samandağ district, residents were treated to a breathtaking sight as a crescent moon adorned the evening sky above the sea. Following a rainy week in the region, the appearance of the crescent-shaped moon captivated onlookers, adding a special allure to the district’s scenery.
In Pattaya, Thailand, a homeless man known as “Uncle Somkiat” embarked on a journey to Ko Lan Island using a boat made from plastic bottles. However, he encountered trouble when strong winds and currents caused his makeshift vessel to drift aimlessly. Alerted by a passing speedboat, the coast guard swiftly intervened and rescued the stranded […]
A Russian missile attack on two buildings in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, has resulted in four deaths and injuries to 43 people, including 12 children, according to Dnipropetrovsk Governor Sergiy Lysak. The strike caused extensive damage to several buildings, including two kindergartens, a school, and workplaces. Firefighters were dispatched to tackle the ensuing blazes. Ukrainian […]
An explosion rocked a chicken restaurant in Sanhe, China’s Hebei province, at 07:54 local time. The blast, suspected to be caused by a gas leak, led to extensive damage to the building and surrounding areas. Emergency responders swiftly mobilized, with 154 firefighters and 36 fire trucks rushing to the scene. Tragically, 2 people lost their […]
Iran’s annual “Chaharshanbe Suri” festivities, marking the last Wednesday night of the Hijri Shamsi calendar year, concluded with unfortunate outcomes. Jafar Miyadefer, President of the Iranian Emergency Aid Organization, reported casualties resulting from the celebrations leading up to the Newroz Feast. Over a three-week period, beginning February 20 with preparations, and culminating in the March 12 […]
The inaugural launch attempt by “Space One,” a Japan-based private space transportation company aiming to deploy a satellite into orbit, ended in failure as their “Kairos” rocket exploded just 5 seconds after takeoff. The incident occurred at 11:01 local time from the launch site in Kushimoto, Wakayama province, with the explosion scattering rocket parts and […]
Renowned American writer and activist Jeffery Shaun King, along with his wife, embraced Islam on the eve of Ramadan. Known for their advocacy against Israel’s actions in Gaza, the couple converted to Islam at a mosque in Texas, sharing their experience of reciting the Shahadah on social media. With over 6 million followers, King lamented […]
In Kocaeli’s Izmit district, a 600-year-old Turkish bath, known as the Süleyman Pasha Bath, has been rejuvenated into a cultural hotspot. Managed by the Izmit Municipality, the historical bath underwent a makeover last year, converting its bath section into a coffee exhibition adorned with antique objects. The adjacent “Şehr-i İzmit” cafe complements the historical ambiance, […]