Flamingos Return to Gelingüllü Dam in Central Türkiye

  Hundreds of flamingos were spotted at Gelingüllü Dam in Yozgat, central Türkiye, marking the arrival of spring. The migratory birds gathered in shallow areas of the reservoir, creating striking scenes as they fed and flew in flocks. The dam, used mainly for agricultural irrigation, has become an important stopover for migratory birds in recent […]

Drone Attack Thwarted at Baghdad’s Victoria Base

A drone attack targeting the US Victoria Base inside the Baghdad International Airport complex in Iraq was intercepted by air defense systems, Iraqi media reported. No damage or injuries were reported in the incident. Amateur footage showed the moment the drone was shot down. The base had also been targeted last week when two drones […]

UAE Says Air Defenses Responding to Iranian Missile and Drone Threats

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense said the country is facing new missile and drone attacks and that air defense systems are actively intercepting the threats. The ministry stated that the attacks were launched by Iran amid escalating regional tensions. Authorities warned that explosions may be heard during interception operations. The ministry also released […]

Female Teen Mechanic Breaks Stereotypes in Antalya, Türkiye

Selen Tıraşoğlu, a 17-year-old vocational high school student in Antalya, Türkiye, works as a mechanic alongside her father in the city’s industrial zone. Having grown up in the workshop, she now performs tasks from vehicle maintenance to removing and reinstalling transmissions. Tıraşoğlu said customers are often surprised at first but later congratulate her after seeing […]

Azerbaijan Recalls Diplomats From Iran After Drone Strikes

  Following an order from President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan is withdrawing all diplomatic staff from its embassy in Tehran and consulate in Tabriz. Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov announced the decision in Baku, Azerbaijan, citing safety concerns after four Iranian drones targeted the Nakhchivan exclave. The strikes injured four civilians and hit a regional airport and […]

Migratory Birds Flock to Thawing Lake in Türkiye

  As winter temperatures rise in the Ahlat district of Bitlis, Türkiye, Lake Nazik has become a vibrant hub for migratory birds. The frozen surface of the lake has started to thaw, creating open puddles that have attracted various species, including crested ducks, common pochards, mallards, and coots. Local photographers and nature enthusiasts have traveled to […]

Evangelical Leaders Pray for Trump in Oval Office

As the regional conflict enters its seventh day, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a group of Evangelical religious leaders in the Oval Office for a high-profile prayer session. A video shared by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino shows the leaders surrounding the President at the Resolute Desk, laying hands on him in […]

Iran Launches 22nd Missile Wave at Tel Aviv

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a fresh barrage of ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv early Friday as part of “Operation True Promise 4.” The attack, the 22nd wave of the week-old conflict, utilized Kheibar, Khorramshahr-4, and hypersonic Fattah missiles. Air raid sirens sounded across central Israel as defense systems intercepted multiple projectiles. While […]

Iran Strikes Hotel and Residences in Bahrain

The Bahraini Ministry of Interior confirmed that Iranian strikes hit a hotel and two residential buildings in the capital, Manama, early Friday. While the attacks sparked a fire in one residence, authorities reported no casualties, though the buildings sustained significant material damage. The strikes reportedly targeted the area near the Financial Harbour Towers, which houses […]

Iran Reports Massive Civilian Damage in US-Israeli Strikes

The Iranian Red Crescent announced that 3,464 civilian buildings, including over 3,000 residences, have been hit since US and Israeli airstrikes began on February 28. Red Crescent head Hossein Kolivand stated that the attacks have affected 174 cities, damaging hospitals, pharmacies, and aid facilities. Officials characterized the campaign as a “systematic targeting of residential areas.” […]