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After 15 years of closure under the Bashar Assad regime, Mount Qasioun in Damascus has reopened, drawing Syrian visitors eager to enjoy panoramic views of the capital. The site, once heavily restricted for its strategic…

In Tunceli's Pülümür district, a brown bear, skipping hibernation, wandered into the town center in search of food. A local captured the bear's movements on a mobile phone as it roamed the streets. After an unsuccessful search,…

India successfully launched its first rocket under the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Andhra Pradesh. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) confirmed that the rocket reached an altitude of…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in his New Year’s message, called for global unity and urgent action to combat challenges like climate collapse and inequality. Reflecting on 2024, he described it as a year marked by wars, suffering,…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the successful return of 189 Ukrainian captives in a prisoner exchange mediated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). "The liberation of our citizens is always good news. We thank the…

The Israeli army confirmed the interception of a ballistic missile launched from Yemen, believed to be by Iranian-backed Houthis. Sirens sounded nationwide, urging millions to seek shelter. Missile debris fell on Beit Shemesh,…

The 2024 excavation season at Amida Mound in Diyarbakır, Türkiye, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, has concluded, revealing artifacts spanning 10,000 years of continuous settlement. Excavations led by Prof. Dr. İrfan Yıldız…

Benliahmet Train Station in Kars, Türkiye, known as an oasis in the steppe, captivates with its winter beauty. Transformed 55 years ago by Turkish State Railways (TCDD) workers who planted 20,000 pine saplings on 82 acres, the…

The iconic 8-century-old Sivas Grand Mosque minaret, known for its 117-centimeter slope resembling Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa, will be preserved under a newly developed project. The structure, built in 1197 during the Anatolian…

A fire broke out at a hotel in Bangkok’s popular Khaosan area, claiming the lives of three tourists—a Brazilian, an American, and a Ukrainian—and injuring seven others. The blaze, which began on the 5th floor of the six-story…