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Rising Waters Bring Relief to Istanbul Dams
Recent rainfall across Istanbul has significantly boosted the city's vital water reserves, creating a stunning visual display at the Ömerli Dam. Drone footage captured breathtaking views of the dam basin, where the rising blue…
Turkish Minister Advances Climate Agenda in USA
Türkiye's Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Murat Kurum, met with top United Nations officials in New York, USA, to discuss environmental policies and the upcoming COP31 chairmanship. As part of the…
Türkiye’s Uludağ Welcomes First Snowfall Before Ski Season
Uludağ in Bursa, one of Türkiye’s major winter tourism spots, saw its first snowfall as temperatures dropped to near zero. The brief morning snow covered areas near the summit and boosted hopes for an early ski season. Resorts and hotels…
Protests Erupt in India Over Toxic Air in New Delhi
Hundreds of people took to the streets of New Delhi as air pollution reached hazardous levels, marking India’s first large-scale protest against toxic air. Around 400 demonstrators gathered near the India Gate monument, demanding government…
Istanbul Dams Drop Below 50%
Following a heat wave in Istanbul, recent rainfall has failed to replenish the city's dams, with the overall occupancy rate now at 49.96%. The Alibey Dam, currently at 33.32%, showed severe drought conditions, with aerial footage…
Malaysia Bans US Plastic Waste Imports
Malaysia has officially banned plastic waste imports from the United States and other non-signatories of the Basel Convention as of July 1, 2025. The ban, part of Malaysia’s broader effort to curb foreign waste, blocks shipments including…
Dust Storm in Iraq Hospitalizes Thousands
A massive dust storm swept across Iraq, reducing visibility below 1 km and affecting air traffic in Najaf and Basra. At least 2,751 people were hospitalized nationwide with respiratory issues, including 749 in Basra and 656 in Maysan.…
UN Event Highlights Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles
A special event at the UN General Assembly marked "March 30 International Day of Zero Waste," focusing on reducing waste in the fashion and textile industry. Organized by the Permanent Representation of Türkiye to the UN, the Zero…
Flamingos Extend Their Stay around Lake Van due to Increasing Temperatures
Flamingos that come from Africa and Iran's Lake Urmia every year and stay for a while in Türkiye's Lake Van Basin and then migrate to African countries have extended their stay around Lake Van this year due to the weather being above…
Dense Fog Disrupts Transport in Pakistan
hick fog has blanketed Pakistan’s Punjab province, reducing visibility to 100 meters in Narowal and causing transport disruptions. Several traffic accidents have been reported, and flights have faced delays and cancellations. In Khyber…