Israeli Forces Keep Intervening in Friday Prayers in Al-Aqsa

Israeli forces resumed restrictions against Palestinians wanting to perform Friday prayers in and around the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem. People under a certain age and women were not allowed into the mosque, and the congregation was prevented from praying in the nearby streets. An Israeli soldier harshly pushed an old woman who wanted to […]

Unique Tibetan Plateau Wildlife Resurfaces in China

Remarkable sightings of diverse Chinese wildlife on the Tibetan Plateau have become increasingly common in Dulan County, Hainan Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. Over recent years, concerted efforts to protect wildlife resources in Dulan County have yielded tangible results, witnessing a steady rise in their numbers. This progress paints a new landscape—a harmonious […]

Farmer Protesters Flock to Economy Minister’s Ferry

More than 100 German farmers, who are against the coalition government’s plan to reduce agricultural subsidies, gathered last night at the pier in Schluettsiel, where the ferry with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Robert Habeck would arrive. Flocking to the pier, the farmers attempted to get on the minister’s ferry, which prevented him […]

The Iconic Clock of Yemen: “Big Ben of the East”

Perched atop a lofty hill overlooking the strategic port of Aden in southern Yemen rests a historical and iconic clock, often referred to as the sister of London’s renowned “Big Ben.” Dubbed “Big Ben of the East” or “Big Ben” in Arabic, this clock, erected in the suburb of “Tawahi” by British occupation authorities in […]

Over 600,000 People Observed Cappadocia from Above

Nevşehir Governor Ali Fidan said that hot air balloon tours in Cappadocia, one of the distinguished tourism regions of Türkiye, attracted great attention in 2023. According to the data provided by Fidan, a total of 615,63 people participated in 27,418 tours organized in the region in 218 days last year. The Cappadocia region was included […]

Istanbul High School Students Rally for Palestine with Flag Choreography

A highschool tudents in Istanbul showed solidarity with Palestine through a striking flag choreography performed in their schoolyard. Around 50 students merged the Palestinian flag with coordinated movements. Their support was vocalized through posters highlighting tragic statistics with, “6 children killed every hour” and “63 press members lost.” Principal Fatih Keleş emphasized their heartfelt connection […]

Death Toll From Japan Quake Rises to 94

  The death toll from the 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Japan rose to 94, with 542 reported injuries. The earthquake hit Ishikawa province on January 1, causing devastation across Ishikawa, Toyama, Niigata, Fukui, and Gifu provinces. 222 individuals remain missing as search efforts persist.

First-Ever Turkish Astronaut Prepares to Travel to ISS

Alper Gezeravcı, the first Turkish astronaut who is preparing to go to the International Space Station within the framework of Türkiye’s First Manned Space Mission, gave an interview to the Ihlas News Agency. Giving information about the preparations within the framework of the Space Mission, Gezeravcı said he went through an intense 8-month training, which […]

Indonesian Imam Dies During Prayers

Andi Syamsul Bahri, the imam of the Al-Ula Mosque in the city of Balikpapan in the East Kalimantan region of Indonesia, died of a heart attack during the morning prayer on January 2. The congregation did not notice the incident for a while because they were prostrating, which made them unable to see him. His […]

Passenger Trains Collide in Indonesia’s West Java

Two passenger trains, one carrying 191 and the other carrying 287 people, collided into each other in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. A search and rescue operation was initiated in the wreckage of both trains. At least three people were reported to have died, and another 28 were injured, according to officials.