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Rubble Marks Fall of Hafez al-Assad Statue in Syria
One year after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the country’s largest statue of former president Hafez al-Assad remains toppled in the town of Deir Atiyah, north of Damascus. The statue was torn down by residents using heavy machinery…
Fog and Sunrise Highlight Selimiye Mosque in Türkiye
Morning fog covered the city center of Edirne in northwestern Türkiye, forming striking views around its historic landmarks. The minarets and dome of the Selimiye Mosque appeared through the mist as sunlight reflected off the structure,…
Türkiye Strengthens Air Defense With ‘Steel’ Dome
The Turkish Armed Forces’ Land Forces Air Defense Command is playing a key role in Türkiye’s air defense with its domestically developed Steel Dome systems, including Hisar-A, Hisar-O, and Korkut.
Based in Konya, the command uses…
Belgium Restaurant Owner Targeted After Dropping Alcohol
A Moroccan-Belgian restaurant owner in Charleroi, Belgium, has faced racist and Islamophobic attacks after deciding to stop serving alcohol at his family restaurant.
Owner Benachir Btissam said the move was a personal choice based…
Summer-Like December Weather Draws Crowds to Antalya Beaches
Antalya in southern Türkiye saw summer-like conditions in December as temperatures rose from 8°C at night to 24°C during the day. While much of the country faced cold and rainy weather, locals and visitors flocked to the beaches.
At…
Autumn Colors of Türkiye’s Batman Captured by Drone
Drone footage from Sason in Batman, Türkiye, showcased the district’s striking autumn scenery, with misty valleys, mountain slopes, and scattered hillside homes creating postcard-like views.
Forests painted in yellow, orange, and…
Gaza Health System Near Collapse as Medicines Run Out
The Gaza Strip is facing a catastrophic medical shortage, with over half of essential medicines and nearly all medical supplies depleted. Hospitals can no longer perform surgeries or diagnostics, leaving chronic and cancer patients…
Fog Shrouds Historic Landmarks in Türkiye’s Diyarbakır
Dense morning fog covered the ancient city of Diyarbakır, Türkiye, obscuring iconic sites such as the Ulu Mosque, İçkale Museum, Süleyman Mosque, and the Four-Legged Minaret.
Residents captured the striking scenes on their phones as the…
Antique Dealer in Türkiye Displays 5,000 Doll Heads
In Izmit, Türkiye, an antique shop owner is exhibiting a striking collection of 5,000 doll heads purchased from an elderly collector in Kütahya. The late collector spent nearly 50 years gathering discarded doll parts and storing…
Autumn Colors Shine in Türkiye’s Düzce
Düzce in northwestern Türkiye is displaying vibrant autumn colors, captured from the air as the season nears its end. Forested areas at higher elevations have turned shades of yellow, red, and brown, creating striking landscapes.…