Ukrainian President Zelensky met President Biden in Washington, discussing a crucial $61 billion aid package for Ukraine pending approval in Congress, which Biden warned of as a potential advantage for Putin if delayed. Republican opposition, seeking changes in immigration policy and border security, has stalled the aid. Zelensky thanked the USA and allies for their […]
The United Nations General Assembly, in a Special Emergency Palestine session, voted on a draft resolution for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution, presented by Egypt and supported by around 100 nations including Turkey, received 153 votes in favor, 23 abstentions, and 10 “no” votes. Israel’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Gilad Erdan, […]
Far-right MP Grzegorz Braun used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the candles on the seven-branched candelabra lit for the Jewish holiday Hanukkah at the Polish parliament. His action led to the suspension of parliamentary proceedings. Parliament Speaker Szymon Holownia swiftly condemned Braun’s behavior, emphasizing the parliament’s zero-tolerance stance against antisemitism and xenophobia. Poland’s newly appointed […]
In Antalya’s Balbey District, residents facing restricted access due to Urban Renewal Project barriers have resorted to a narrow 34-centimeter passage between houses to reach the street. However, this makeshift route poses challenges for elderly and overweight individuals. The closure of garden gates amid the Balbey Urban Renewal Project, ongoing for 3-4 months, has inconvenienced […]
During the ongoing budget discussions at the Turkish Grand National Assembly, Saadet Party’s Kocaeli Deputy Hasan Bitmez collapsed after delivering his speech. İYİ Party’s Balıkesir Deputy Turan Çömez and fellow deputies rushed to his aid, administering cardiac massage for approximately ten minutes on the Assembly floor. Bitmez was subsequently transported by ambulance to Bilkent City […]
Özkan Helvacıoğlu, residing in Tokat, Türkiye, had an unexpected surprise while shopping for tangerines at a local grocery store. As he filled his bag, he noticed something peculiar amidst the fruit—initially mistaking it for a leaf. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was a live chameleon. After a brief investigation, he took the chameleon home […]
In Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, a terrorist attack targeted a barracks, resulting in the deaths of 23 soldiers. Six attackers tried breaching security near a police station but were stopped. They detonated an explosives-laden vehicle, causing a section of the station to collapse. Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti labeled it a terrorist attack, and Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan […]
Tensions between the Philippines and China escalate in the South China Sea, prompting Manila to summon China’s Ambassador, Huang Xilian. The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs voiced protest against alleged harassment by Chinese ships, urging China to halt illegal actions. The dispute involves accusations of dangerous maneuvers and interference with supply ships heading to Filipino […]
Fog has enveloped Sakarya since the early hours, particularly affecting Adapazarı, Erenler, and Serdivan districts, with temperatures at 7 degrees. Despite the fog, transportation remains unaffected as drivers navigate cautiously through traffic. The ethereal combination of fog and nature has drawn photography enthusiasts to Adapazarı’s Aziz Duran Park, capturing the mesmerizing moments. İhsan Korkut, […]
On the 20th anniversary of Heydar Aliyev’s passing, Azerbaijan honors its former national leader with ceremonies in Baku and nationwide. President Ilham Aliyev lays a wreath at his father’s grave in Baku’s Fahri Hiyaban, joined by citizens who pay tribute with flowers and prayers. Dignitaries, ministers, and Turkey’s Baku Ambassador Cahit Bağcı also commemorate Aliyev […]