Oleg Orlov, a 70-year-old human rights advocate, faced a Moscow court and received a 2.5-year prison sentence for allegedly discrediting the Russian armed forces. The charges stemmed from Orlov’s writings in a 2022 column for a French news site. Despite approximately 200 supporters rallying in front of the court, the sentence was upheld. Initially […]
High school students in Düzce delved into the art of philography, making portraits of famous personalities within two months. Under the guidance of art teacher Mehmet Parlayan, students used meters of wire and rope, skillfully wrapping them around nails to craft portraits of figures like Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamit II, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Tarık Akan, […]
Nikita Zhuravel, the 20-year-old who burned the Holy Quran last year in Volgograd, appeared before a Grozny judge. The decision, made in Chechnya, sentenced Zhuravel to 3.5 years in prison after he was detained in May 2023. The hearing, attended by 13 imams who filed a complaint, addressed the spiritual values’ deep damage caused by […]
Gaziantep, renowned for its rich culinary heritage, has secured the 9th position among the world’s best gastronomy cities, as recognized by the prestigious rating company TasteAtlas. UNESCO-registered for its gastronomy, Gaziantep showcases a diverse array of dishes, including kebabs, beyran, nesting, baklava, and katmer, boasting a total of 99 registered dishes. Celebrated chef Doğa […]
French President Emmanuel Macron, addressing the support conference for Ukraine in Paris, highlighted the lack of Western consensus on deploying troops but emphasized the urgency of the situation. Macron asserted that defeating Russia is crucial for Europe’s security, emphasizing the need to prevent Russia from winning the war. European leaders at the conference agreed to […]
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports a grim toll in the Gaza Strip, with 29,878 lives lost and 70,215 injured due to Israel’s attacks over 144 days. Despite hopes for a Ramadan ceasefire, the Israeli army continues strikes on residential areas. In the last 24 hours, 96 died and 172 were injured. Search and […]
As Israel’s assaults on the Gaza Strip persist for 143 days, the Jordanian Armed Forces have conducted an airlift operation to deliver essential aid supplies to the coastal region. The Gaza community gathered along the shore, expressing gratitude for the aid, which comprises food and medical supplies contributed by various Arab nations.
In a Gaza Strip tent camp, 15-year-old Husam al-Attar ingeniously crafts mini wind turbines using propellers to generate electricity. Despite facing challenges, he illuminates his tent using the power he produces, earning the nickname ‘Newton from Gaza’ from fellow camp residents. Al-Attar aspires to become an engineer, aiming to end the Gaza Strip’s siege and […]
The Yüksekova district in Hakkari, Türkiye, witnessed a partial freeze of the Dilimli Dam, following days of heavy snowfall and extremely cold weather. The severe cold that ensued brought daily life in the district to a standstill. The surface of the Dilimli Dam, situated on the Yüksekova-Esendere highway, exhibited a frozen spectacle, creating visually […]
Authorities at the Türkiye’s Edirne İpsala border gate intercepted 51 irregular immigrants attempting to travel to Greece by concealing themselves in the trailers of two trucks. The refugees were discovered during x-ray checks, abruptly ending their European journey. The trucks, with Albanian license plates, underwent inspections by Edirne’s Anti-Smuggling and Intelligence Directorate teams, leading to […]