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El Salvador Burns $67.5 Million Worth of Cocaine
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, El Salvador's Chief Public Prosecutor's Office announced the destruction of approximately 3 tons of cocaine, worth $67.5 million. The cocaine was seized in maritime operations on May…
Turkish Pilgrimage Sees 98-Year-Old and 3-Month-Old Pilgrims
Among the 85,000 Turkish pilgrims this year, 98-year-old Ayşe Kızıldağ from Trabzon stands out as the oldest, fulfilling her lifelong dream of Hajj. Ayşe, accompanied by her 70-year-old son and daughter-in-law, made the pilgrimage…
Kuwait Building Fire Kills 41, Injures Dozens
A fire in Kuwait's Mangaf district resulted in 41 fatalities and at least 40 injuries. The incident occurred in a 6-story building at around 04:30 local time, affecting around 160 residents. Emergency responders quickly controlled…
Hezbollah Fires 160 Rockets into Northern Israel
Hezbollah launched 160 rockets into northern Israel, escalating tensions between the two sides. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that Hezbollah first fired 90 rockets, some intercepted by defense systems, while others…
Special Moments for Pilgrims with Babies at the Kaaba
Parents carrying their babies while circumambulating the Kaaba in Mecca experience unique spiritual blessings. Babies, sinless and innocent, spread joy with their smiles, symbolizing hope for the future. Parents often find the…
Activists Target King’s Portrait in London Gallery
Animal rights activists from "Animal Rising" defaced the first official portrait of King Charles III at the Philip Mould Gallery in London. They covered the King's face with a sticker of Wallace from "Wallace and Gromit" and added a speech…
Protests Erupt in France Over Far-Right Victory
Protests continue in France against the far-right National Rally (RN) after their European Parliament election win with 31.5% of the vote. Demonstrators in Paris oppose the rise of political fascism, confronting police and…
Rocket Fire from Lebanon Hits Northern Israel
Amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, approximately 15 rockets were launched from Lebanon toward the Kiryat Shmona region in northern Israel. The Israeli military reported that the Iron Dome air defense system intercepted some rockets,…
Biden’s Brief Stillness at Juneteenth
During the Juneteenth National Independence Day celebration at the White House, President Joe Biden was observed standing motionless for over a minute while attendees danced around him. The footage showed Philonise Floyd, George…
Turkish-Hungarian Cultural Year Showcases Sufi Traditions
The "2024 Turkish-Hungarian Cultural Year" is underway in Hungary, featuring events in cities like Pécs and Budapest. Among these events, the Konya Turkish Sufi Music Ensemble performed a sema show, an integral part of…