In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, Israel recently announced the opening of a sea aid corridor to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The first aid shipment, organized by the Spanish NGO Open Arms and funded by the UAE through the US-based World Central Kitchen, is set to deliver 200 tons of essential […]
Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) convened in Kingston, Jamaica, to address the escalating security crisis in Haiti. Following the meeting, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced in a video message that his government would resign upon the establishment of a transitional council. Expressing gratitude to the people of Haiti, he urged calm and collaboration […]
The historical Uzun Bazaar in Antakya, once a bustling center of trade, is now marked by silence and somberness after sustaining damage from a devastating earthquake of 2023. Of the 1,700 businesses in the 3.5-kilometer-long bazaar, some were severely damaged or destroyed. Tradesmen, returning to rebuild after the earthquake, have reopened their establishments. Formerly […]
As Ramadan commenced in Pakistan, thousands gathered at mosques for the first tarawih prayer. The Crescent Committee announced the official start of Ramadan after the sighting of the crescent, prompting a significant turnout for religious observances, notably at Karachi’s Memon Mosque.
Türkiye’s Minister of Family and Social Services, Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, walked out of the 68th UN Commission on the Status of Women during the speech of the Israeli Minister, expressing Turkey’s strong condemnation of Israel’s attacks on Gaza. Göktaş returned after the Israeli Minister’s speech, emphasizing Turkey’s demand for an immediate ceasefire, urging humanitarian aid […]
Royal Moroccan Air Force aircraft delivered humanitarian aid to the northern Gaza Strip by air. At least 30,000 Palestinians and over 1,300 Israelis have been killed since Hamas militants launched an attack against Israel on 07 October 2023.
A flag raising ceremony, attended by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, was held in Brussels, for Sweden, which completed its accession process to NATO following the approval of Türkiye and Hungary. “We welcome Sweden into NATO at the critical time for our shared security,” Stoltenberg said in his speech.
The heartwarming friendship between fisherman Adem Yılmaz and Yaren the stork in Eskikaraağaç village, representing Türkiye in the European Stork Villages Association, has captivated millions. Yaren the stork has visited Adem’s boat every migration season for the past 12 years. This year, however, Yaren’s wife, Nazlı, joined the scene, creating a delightful reunion. Yet, complications […]
Japanese people in central Tokyo held one minute of silence to commemorate the victims of the 9.0-meagnitude earthquake and tsunami occurred in Tohoku and caused a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on March 11, 2011, killing at least 15,900. A total of 2,520 people haven’t been found, and at least 3,802 […]
Red Bull BC One Cypher Türkiye Final, Red Bull’s break dance tournament to determine the world’s most talented B-Boys and B-Girls in over 30 countries every year, took place on Sunday, March 10, at Tophane-i Âmire Culture and Art Center in Istanbul. B-Boy Mons and B-Girl Jazzy have been the country’s finalists, also qualifying for […]