South Africa’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Vusi Madonsela, addressed the International Court of Justice during ongoing hearings on the “Advisory opinion regarding the legal consequences of Israel’s practices in the occupied Palestinian territories.” Madonsela questioned the prolonged immunity Israel has enjoyed against human rights violations, emphasizing the over 50-year occupation of Palestine without sufficient international […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported the evacuation of 32 patients, including 2 children, from Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, which had been converted into a barracks by Israeli soldiers. The high-risk operation, conducted in collaboration with the Palestinian Red Crescent and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid, aimed to […]
Mongolia is currently facing its highest winter snowfall since 1975, with the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring reporting an average snowfall of 9.6 mm this season. The extreme weather, characterized by heavy snowfall and frequent blizzards, has affected almost all provinces, covering over 80% of the country in snow. The harsh conditions have […]
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death in a Russian prison on February 16 has prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his demise. Opposition media organizations have released footage purportedly showing the convoy transporting Navalny’s body from the prison in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region to the morgue. The images reveal police vehicles and a prison […]
The Muş Plain in Türkiye is experiencing an early bloom of snowdrops, typically heralds of spring, due to a milder winter compared to previous years. The elegant dance of these flowers, decorating the plain as snow melts, has become a captivating sight. However, authorities warn that plucking these snowdrops, which contribute to the unique […]
Following a week of intermittent rain in Türkiye’s Hatay, the post-rain sunset in Samandağ district proved to be a mesmerizing spectacle. The picturesque view featured the sun setting over the Mediterranean, harmonizing with the sea and boats to create captivating postcard-worthy images. The atmospheric display offered a moment of visual delight for those fortunate […]
In the wake of ongoing storms and heavy rains in the Eastern Mediterranean, a tornado struck Altınözü district of Hatay, Türkiye, specifically in the Sarıbük District, causing panic among residents. The sudden tornado uprooted around 40 olive trees in an agricultural area. Fortunately, the tornado occurred in a region distant from residential areas, preventing damage […]
Over 1 million displaced Palestinian civilians sheltering in Rafah face an anxious wait amid escalating tensions with Israel. Egypt has intensified security measures at the Rafah border, including the installation of barbed wire on border fences to deter migration. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry affirmed the rejection of any initiative that could provoke a potential […]
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) reported that 153 of its facilities were targeted during Israel’s 136-day-long attacks on the Gaza Strip. The agency emphasized the devastating impact on education, stating that schools in the north of Gaza were reduced to rubble. UNRWA stressed the plight […]
In Berlin, nine individuals of immigrant origin, including four Turkish citizens, who lost their lives in a racist attack in Hanau, Germany, four years ago, were remembered in a commemoration event. Following the solemn program, a protest march condemning the attack unfolded in the capital. The mostly young crowd displayed banners denouncing the Hanau massacre, […]