A prisoner exchange commenced in the Gaza Strip during a humanitarian pause. Hamas released 11 Israeli detainees while Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced the release of 33 Palestinian civilians in exchange for the Israelis. Among those freed from Israeli prisons were 30 children and 3 women. The exchange involved individuals with various nationalities, handed over […]
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his spouse embarked on a significant visit to Israel, meeting with President Herzog to extend solidarity and support. The visit included a poignant stop at Kibbutz Be’eri, profoundly impacted by regional conflicts. During their tour, both presidents, Steinmeier and Herzog, were observed wearing protective steel vests, underscoring the gravity […]
A severe storm caused severe destruction in the Crimea region of Ukraine and Russia. Three people lost their lives in the Crimea region, where a state of emergency was declared. In Russia, approximately 2 million people were left without electricity. The storm was recorded as the strongest one in the last 16 years.
Rescue operations for the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel, which collapsed during construction on November 12, continue in Uttarkashi, India. The search, initially expected to be completed last Friday, was halted due to technical issues. A vertical drill has been initiated at the site, where additional miners and personnel from the Indian Army […]
Elon Musk, the billionaire behind SpaceX and Tesla, known for his commentary on the Israel-Palestine conflicts, revealed a mutual agreement with Israel concerning Starlink satellite operations. Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi confirmed this accord, stating, ‘This significant agreement dictates that the operation of Starlink satellites, encompassing Israel and the Gaza Strip, necessitates approval solely from […]
Many cats lost their lives on the rocks at Menekşe Coast in the Bakırköy district of Türkiye’s Istanbul province due to severe waves during a storm yesterday. Some cats, mostly kittens, were observed on the land, alongside the garbage dragged by the waves. Citizens provided shelter for the surviving cats.
During the Union for the Mediterranean forum in Barcelona, Josep Borrell, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, stressed the necessity of a Palestinian state for ensuring peace and security in Israel. He emphasized adherence to international humanitarian law and highlighted the suffering in Gaza, calling for urgent measures to address the crisis. Borrell expressed […]
In the morning, a severe storm caused a dry cargo ship named ‘FR Pearl’ to drift ashore in the Hopa district of Artvin, Türkiye, after it had anchored following cargo delivery at Georgia’s Batumi Port. Approaching the coastline, the ship ran aground with its 13 personnel on board. An evacuation operation was launched in the […]
Yesterday evening, a formidable storm slammed into Kastamonu, unleashing chaos and halting daily life, particularly in the districts lining the Black Sea coast. With waves soaring to staggering heights of 5 meters in certain areas, the coastline suffered severe damage, impacting businesses across Cide, İnebolu, Abana, Doğanyurt, and Çatalzeytin districts, and wreaking havoc on vital […]
The severe storm that started at midnight and continued throughout the day caused destruction in the Sivas province of Türkiye. The roofs of more than 40 buildings, including public buildings in the city center, were blown off. Pieces flying from the roofs damaged dozens of vehicles.