The Oldest Gypsum Mines in Yemen

“Al-Natef” is a village perched on one of the peaks of Mount Sabr in the city of Taiz, southern Yemen. It was once a mine for extracting gypsum used in the construction and restoration of famous historical landmarks and sites in Taiz, such as “Al-kaherah Castle” and others. Its name is “Al-Natef,” and it is […]

32 Killed in Gaza Strip After Attacks Restart

The Israeli Defense Forces restarted attacking the Gaza Strip after the humanitarian break agreed upon with Hamas ended. According to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, 32 people were killed and many others injured within 3 hours after the attacks started. Ministry of Health Spokesperson Ashraf Al-Qudra stated that the humanitarian break did not benefit […]

Storm-Stranded ‘Vamos’ Ship: 50 Tons of Fuel Evacuated

The vessel, “Vamos,” flagged from Cameroon, was driven ashore and grounded as a result of the November 27 storm hitting Kastamonu’s İnebolu district in Türkiye. Following the unloading of cargo at the port, the ship ran aground, leaving 11 crew members, including 2 Turkish nationals, stranded. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of AFAD, the coast […]

Azerbaijan Sends Aid to Earthquake Zones in Türkiye Ahead of Harsh Winter

Azerbaijan continues to deliver humanitarian aid to Kahramanmaraş and the surrounding provinces that were hit by two major earthquakes in Türkiye on February 6. The Azerbaijan Diaspora Support Fund, which operates under the Azerbaijan Diaspora Affairs State Committee, has sent two aid trucks to be received by the AFAD Kahramanmaraş Provincial Directorate. The trucks carry […]

Illegal Immigrants Trapped in Deadly Waves off Turkish Coast

Off Çanakkale’s Ayvacık district coast, 29 illegal immigrants faced a life-threatening ordeal in two life rafts, battling 80 km/h waves. Pushed back by Greek forces, they fought for survival, reaching land independently. Turkish Coast Guard and Gendarmerie cooperation led to their apprehension. Video footage depicts their perilous struggle, highlighting the grave risks migrants endure for […]

UAE Hosts COP28: Global Leaders Gather to Tackle Climate Crisis

COP28, hosted by the UAE, commenced to strengthen climate crisis plans and their implementation. Key focuses include maintaining global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius, as agreed in Paris 2015, and enhancing nations’ climate commitments. President Erdoğan represents Türkiye, engaging in the summit’s discussions and bilateral meetings with world leaders. Meanwhile, COP27, hosted by Egypt, concluded […]

Heavy Fog Covers Historical Beauties of Diyarbakır

Heavy fog occurred in Türkiye’s Diyarbakır province after the temperatures dropped to 3 degrees in the morning. The dense fog covering historical structures that are listed by UNESCO, such as Hevsel Gardens and the Ten-Eyed Bridge, attracted many citizens willing to capture the magnificent moments. “My friend and I came to the historical Ten-Eyed Bridge […]

Powerful Waves Swallow Two High School Students on Trabzon Beach

On November 26, two individuals who had come to the shore of Beşikdüzü district in the Trabzon province of Turkey during the evening hours to capture photographs of a severe storm were swept into the sea by giant waves. The police arrived at the scene after discovering personal items, including coats, pens, and phones, on […]

Israel and Hamas Carry out 7th Prisoner Swap

The Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson stated that Hamas released 2 children and 6 Israeli women, who are also citizens of other countries, including Mexico, Russia, and Uruguay. After Hamas released the 8 prisoners, 30 more Palestinian prisoners were released from Israeli prisons. With the seventh swap between the two sides, the number of […]