Buffaloes in Türkiye Cool Off in Special Ponds

  Amid higher-than-average temperatures in Türkiye, buffaloes in Diyarbakır are cooling off in specially constructed ponds. The Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality’s Rural Services Department created these ponds to help animals combat the recent increase in drought conditions. The ponds also support agricultural irrigation. The department has built approximately 164 such ponds over the last two and […]

‘Dancing’ Snakes spotted in Mersin

With the onset of warmer weather in Mersin, Türkiye a resident captured the rare spectacle of two large black snakes ‘dancing’ in his garden on his mobile phone. After their display, the snakes disappeared.

Costa Rican Footballer Chucho Killed in Crocodile Attack

Costa Rican footballer Jesus Alberto Lopez Ortiz, known as Chucho, was tragically killed in a crocodile attack in the Santa Cruz region. The 29-year-old Deportivo Rio Canas player was cooling off in a river when the incident occurred. Police had to kill the crocodile to recover his body. Deportivo Rio Canas confirmed and mourned Ortiz’s […]

Niger Junta Dismisses Foreign Ambassadors Following Coup

Following the coup in Niger, a diplomatic crisis has ensued with the dismissal of ambassadors to the USA, France, Nigeria, and Togo, and the termination of five cooperation agreements with France by the Junta government. Tensions escalate with France as their military cooperation agreements end, similar to actions in Mali and Burkina Faso. US President […]

IHA Reporter Escapes Bear Attacks at Nemrut Crater Lake

İhlas News Agency (IHA) reporter Mücahit Tarlan, who was photographing Türkiye’s largest crater lake, Nemrut Crater Lake, narrowly escaped a bear attack. He was charged at for a second time while retelling his experiences. Tarlan emerged unscathed and advised the public to not disturb the bears’ natural habitat due to their increasing aggression.   Mücahit […]

Harbiye Waterfall: Hatay’s Healing Oasis for Earthquake Victims

  Harbiye Waterfall, located in Hatay’s Defne district and believed to be the ‘tears of Daphne’ from Greek mythology, has become a popular spot for locals and visitors to escape the heat and find tranquility. The location has gained significance following the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, as victims seek solace in the natural beauty of the region. […]

Strong wind sweeps car away in Japan

In Koriyama, Fukushima prefecture, Japan, a car was swept 15 meters by strong winds at a driving school, colliding with other vehicles. Despite the incident, the ten people undergoing training at the time were unharmed.

Forest Fire in Antalya contained after efforts

A forest fire in the Kaş district of Antalya, Türkiye, resulted in damage to an area covering 2.5 hectares before being successfully contained within an hour. The incident began unexpectedly when smoke was sighted emerging from Asas Mountain in the Kaş district at 15:11 local time. The distress signal was promptly communicated to the emergency […]

Togg’s Domestic Electric Vehicles Gain Traction in Türkiye

Togg, a domestic electric car manufacturer in Türkiye, is experiencing a steady increase in vehicle deliveries and test drives at its Zeytinburnu store in Istanbul. The company delivered 627 units in July, bringing the total deliveries to 1435 units. Customers appreciate the domestic vehicle for its electric functionality, reasonable price, and the positive experiences shared […]