Russia introduced its first AI-powered humanoid robot, AIdol, at a technology event in Moscow, but the 95-kilogram robot fell seconds after stepping on stage. Engineers said the fall was caused by calibration and lighting issues, noting the robot is still in testing. Idol Robotics CEO Vladimir Vitukhin said the incident would serve as “a learning […]
Ayhan Güneş, one of only eight philography artists in Türkiye certified by the Ministry of Culture, represents Elazığ in national and international exhibitions. Güneş has produced more than 500 works since being introduced by the craft in 2013 and now works from his own studio. He describes philography as a wire-and-nail technique with Ottoman roots, […]
The 43-day US government shutdown ended after President Donald Trump signed a temporary budget bill approved by the House of Representatives. The funding measure passed 222–209, allowing federal agencies closed since October 1 to resume operations. The bill finances most agencies until January 30, with some funded through the full fiscal year. Two Republicans voted […]
France’s National Assembly voted 255 to 146 to suspend the controversial pension reform that would have raised the retirement age from 62 to 64. The measure will remain on hold until January 2028. The suspension was backed by the Socialist Party, National Rally, and environmentalist MPs, while Republicans, Communists, LFI, and Horizons voted against it. […]
US President Donald Trump presented his “Victory 45-47” cologne to Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara during their meeting at the White House. Trump sprayed the cologne on al-Shara and Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaybani before gifting the bottles. During the exchange, Trump asked al-Shara, “How many wives do you have?” The Syrian president replied, “One,” […]
Typhoon Fung-wong struck southern Taiwan after battering the Philippines, injuring 51 people and forcing more than 8,000 to evacuate. Authorities said the storm brought strong winds and heavy rain, cutting power to over 11,000 homes and water to nearly 9,000. Schools and offices were closed in several coastal cities, including Kaohsiung, Taichung, and Tainan, as […]
In Türkiye’s Tunceli province, mountain goats roaming freely through the streets of Çemişgezek have become a local attraction. Often seen near homes and even in traffic, the protected animals move calmly among autumn’s golden leaves, delighting both residents and visitors. Eleven-year-old Seyit Han Akkılıç, visiting from Elazığ, said seeing the goats up close was […]
An earthquake struck off the coast of Paphos in the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus, shaking parts of Türkiye, Israel, Lebanon, and Syria. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said the 5.2-magnitude quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers and was felt by around one million people. Experts linked the tremor to pressure […]
A group of 100 tourists from Sakarya visited the central Turkish city of Çankırı, exploring its museums, historic sites, and one of the world’s largest salt caves. The visitors also enjoyed local cuisine and toured places of worship. Group representative Murat Altaç said they were warmly welcomed. “We visited the salt cave, museums, and […]
Search operations continue in eastern Georgia after a Turkish Armed Forces C-130 cargo plane crashed in the Kakheti region. Georgian Interior Minister Gela Geladze said the bodies of 18 of the 20 soldiers onboard have been recovered, while efforts to locate the remaining two continue. Geladze noted that Georgia and Türkiye are coordinating closely through […]