The NATO-Ukraine Council held its inaugural foreign minister-level meeting in Brussels, Belgium, focusing on the conflict in Ukraine, Ukraine’s NATO integration, and NATO’s aid to the country. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, in his opening remarks, reiterated NATO’s unwavering support for Ukraine, affirming a commitment to see Ukraine as a full Alliance member in the […]
The 250-year-old historical plane tree in İç Kozahan, constructed in 1492 under Beyazıt II in Bursa to support Istanbul’s historical mosques and madrasahs, succumbed to a storm. Thankfully, the inn, standing for 530 years, was unoccupied during the tree’s fall, averting potential disaster. The massive tree’s collapse was discovered in pieces by merchants the following […]
The Japan Coast Guard Forces captured footage of eruptions on Niijima island’s volcano on November 23. Cameras recorded billowing smoke rising from the island, and reports indicated volcanic rock fragments scattered up to 200 meters in height due to the eruptions. Japan, with over 14 thousand islands and islets, hosts several volcanic terrains, occasionally leading […]
An Air Force Command aircraft from Türkiye, loaded with medicine, medical supplies, and 9 medical staff, touched down at Egypt’s El Arish Airport. The aid, aimed at supporting the people of Gaza, will be distributed promptly. Additionally, the C-130 military plane will repatriate 22 patients and their family members, including an infant, back to Türkiye […]
Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström addressed journalists on the final day of the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Brussels. Billström expressed his anticipation for Türkiye’s approval of Sweden’s NATO membership within a few weeks, citing discussions with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during their bilateral meeting. Fidan reportedly indicated an expectation for the ratification of […]
Türkiye is pressing ahead with its plans to establish a field hospital in the Gaza Strip. According to diplomatic sources, a technical delegation arrived in Gaza through Egypt this morning to conduct feasibility studies for the proposed hospital. The statement outlined that the hospital’s operational timeline would hinge on the delegation’s findings, aiming to put […]
Amidst snowfall in Bilecik, Türkiye, yesterday, the high-altitude villages in the region drew crowds of delighted citizens. Snow depths reached up to 5 centimeters in some areas, painting picturesque scenes reminiscent of postcards. A drone captured the stunning aerial view of the newly blanketed landscape after the season’s first snowfall. Zafer Subaşıoğlu
16-year-old Qasim Al-Alami, released in the recent Israel-Palestine prisoner exchange, revealed harsh conditions in Israel’s Ofer Prison. Al-Alami cited overcrowded cells, insufficient provisions, and daily mistreatment by guards. He thanked Hamas for their release. Another ex-prisoner, Abdullah Akhil, confirmed routine beatings by Israeli guards and the neglect of sick inmates.
In the ongoing humanitarian pause in Gaza, Israel and Hamas executed another prisoner exchange on the 5th day, marking the release of 10 Israelis and 2 Thai prisoners by Hamas to Israel. In return, Israel released 30 Palestinian prisoners, including 15 women and 15 children. Notably, some of the Israeli prisoners were released by the […]
Following the harrowing collapse of a tunnel under construction during road works in India’s Uttarakhand state on November 12, a 17-day rescue mission successfully concluded, bringing hope and relief as all 41 trapped workers were safely rescued. The intensive efforts led to the successful extraction of every individual, who were immediately transported to hospitals […]