Dense fog occurred in the morning hours in Edirne province, in Türkiye’s Thrace region. The fog cloud, which reduced the visibility to less than 50 meters, formed a fascinating atmosphere around the historical Selimiye mosque, which entered UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in 2011. Known as the masterwork of Mimar Sinan, the mosque was built […]
Yesterday, Russia killed 12 people and injured 76 others in its large-scale attack on Ukraine. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky reported on social media that 158 rockets fired by Russia hit Kiev, Lviv, Odessa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhia and damaged maternity hospitals, educational institutions, shopping malls, multi-story buildings, detached houses, commercial warehouses, and parking lots. “We […]
The Istanbul Police Department has repurposed ultra-luxury vehicles seized in operations against criminal organizations, showcasing them at prominent tourist spots across the city. Valued hundreds of thousands USD, these vehicles garnered significant attention and were even observed from aerial viewpoints. As security forces continue their relentless crackdown on criminal entities, these high-end vehicles have […]
NASA and the space transportation company SpaceX announced that the Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the US’s secret X-37B unmanned military space plane was launched into orbit. The spacecraft, mission of which has not been disclosed, is expected to return to Earth in June 2026 at the earliest. The rocket was planned to be launched from […]
Amid the ongoing assaults by the Israeli army on Gaza, devastating strikes hit Nuseirat and Maghazi Refugee Camps in the central Gaza Strip. The attacks claimed the lives of 35 individuals, leaving several others injured. The United Nations (UN) expressed grave concern as Thomas White, Gaza Director of the UN Relief and Works Agency for […]
Prime Minister Anwaarul Hak Kakar announced via televised address the ban on all New Year’s celebrations in a show of solidarity with Palestinians enduring severe Israeli bombardment since October 7. Kakar emphasized the catastrophic impact of the conflict, expressing deep sorrow over the unjust killing of unarmed Palestinians, particularly children, in Gaza and the West […]
Jeepney drivers took to streets in the Philippines to protest against the government’s decision to ban old vehicles. A motorcade with Jeepneys was held on Manila Streets. Jeepneys are iconic public transportation vehicles that have been used for many decades in the country.
Hundreds of people in New York, USA, took to the streets to react to Israel’s ongoing heavy bombardment of the Gaza Strip. Gathering at Bryant Park in Manhattan, the crowd marched towards the famous Times Square, carrying shroud-wrapped models representing Gazan children who died in Israeli attacks. Afterwards, the demonstrators held a mock funeral with […]
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the tumultuous year of 2023, acknowledging widespread suffering, violence, and climate crises. Stressing the need for solidarity, Guterres stated, “Humanity is in pain. Our planet is in peril. But pointing fingers and pointing guns lead nowhere.” Highlighting priorities for 2024, Guterres urged collective action for climate solutions, economic opportunities, and […]
The Dardanelles Strait shut down for ship transit due to thick fog, causing disruptions for three days in Çanakkale, Türkiye. Reduced visibility led to the closure of Bosphorus traffic around 09.05, with warnings issued to ships entering from the North and South. The Dardanelles Strait Vessel Traffic Services Directorate announced the closure to two-way […]