US President Biden met with King Abdullah II of Jordan

US President Joe Biden and Jordan’s King Abdullah II address Gaza crisis, proposing a 6-week ceasefire plan and expressing concern over civilian casualties. Biden emphasizes the loss of over 27,000 innocent lives, while King Abdullah calls for an immediate ceasefire, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Both leaders discuss efforts to release hostages and increase […]

A Dozen Injured as Amusement Park Swing Crashes in Southern Iraq

In the city of Wasit, southern Iraq, a swing ride at the City of Dreams amusement park crashed to the ground, resulting in injuries to 16 people, including 14 children. The incident was captured on nearby security cameras, prompting an investigation. Following the accident, the Wasit Governorship closed the amusement park to visitors. This comes […]

Fire Engulfs Gothenburg Water Park Under Construction

  A fire erupted in a water park being constructed within an amusement park in Gothenburg, Sweden, the cause of which remains unknown. Although no visitors were present at the time, the fire quickly consumed the building, generating repeated explosions and a thick black smoke column visible from kilometers away. Evacuations were carried out in […]

Swiss Choirs Sang for Victims of Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes

Swiss artists, who wanted to commemorate the citizens who lost their lives in the earthquakes that occurred in Kahramanmaraş province of Türkiye last year, sang Aşık Veysel’s folk song ‘Uzun İnce Bir Yoldayım’ together with Turkish artists. The performance was presented within a video clip, which included footage from both Sweden and the earthquake zones, […]

Mother-Daughter Duo Rivals In Türkiye Elections

In the upcoming local elections on March 31 in Turkey, 63-year-old Kadriye Mıcık and her 39-year-old daughter Serap Emici, both residing in Saraçlar District, Kastamonu city center, have become candidates. Interestingly, they are running for the same neighborhood and have become rivals in the electoral race. Engaging in door-to-door campaigning, they distribute brochures outlining their […]

Kepez Stream Overflows During Downpour in Çanakkale

The heavy rain that started at noon in Türkiye’s Çanakkale city caused chaos. Some avenues and streets in the city center were slightly flooded. The Kepez stream in the town of Kepez overflowed into the streets, leaving streets in mud. Çanakkale Governorship said that adverse weather conditions will get worse and banned motorcycles, scooters, electric […]

Philippines Landslide Death Toll Hits 68

  The death toll from last week’s landslide near a mining area in Davao de Oro province, Philippines, has risen to 68. The disaster, which occurred near a gold mine in Maco town, has left 51 people still missing. Maco town disaster official Ariel Capoy mentioned that search and rescue efforts would conclude tomorrow. The […]

Football Player Killed by Lightning Strike in Indonesia

A lightning struck Septain Raharja, a football player in the Siliwangi Stadium in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, during the friendly match played between the FC Bandung and FBI Subang teams on Saturday. After the 35-year-old player, who played for FC Subang, fell to the ground, emergency teams began intervening. However, the player lost his life […]

Kahramanmaraş Celebrates 104th Anniversary of Its Independence

The people of the Turkish city Kahramanmaraş, who experienced a heartbreaking devastation due to two severe earthquakes on February 6, 2023, celebrated the 104th anniversary of the recapture of their city from the French and Armenian forces in Turkish War of Independence 1919. The demonstrations started with the singing of the national anthem and continued […]

Panic On Board Ferry Amid Marmara Sea Turbulance

Passengers on board the ferry that connects Istanbul and Bursa encountered a tense situation as strong winds caused significant waves, leading to moments of panic. The ferry’s occupants were urged to “stay calm” through repeated announcements as the vessel navigated through the challenging conditions. Passengers documented the turbulent experience, capturing the intensity of the waves […]