The 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Pazarcık district of Kahramanmaraş is on the agenda of Turkey. News are coming from the earthquake zone where more than 200 citizens lost their lives. The earthquake also caused destruction in neighboring provinces. A level 4 earthquake alert has been issued in Turkey and the international call for help has not gone unanswered.
Making a statement after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Kahramanmaraş, AFAD President Yunus Sezer said, '1014 citizens lost their lives. There are 2824 reports of collapsed buildings.' Speaking about the earthquake, Okan Tüysüz said, 'The 7.4 magnitude earthquake centered in Kahramanmaraş occurred in a very large area. The last time we experienced an earthquake of this magnitude was on August 17, 1999, so it is the biggest earthquake we have experienced in 23 years.''
Internal communications of Amazon, one of the world's leading companies, have been revealed. Amazon, which invests heavily in artificial intelligence, plans to lay off approximately 600,000 people within the next two years. According to the company's plan, the number of employees will decrease and robots will take over.
The renowned discount supermarket chain in Europe, Lidl, has decided to pull thousands of waffles off its shelves. This decision was prompted by the discovery of metal fragments in a brand of waffles sold in the market. The announcement highlighted the potential risk of injury if the product is consumed.
Details continue to emerge about the cinematic heist that took place at the world-renowned Louvre Museum in France. Nine royal jewels were stolen during the robbery staged on October 19th. Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau stated that the museum curator has valued the stolen historical artifacts at 88 million euros. However, Arthur Brand, an investigator of art crimes, expressed that the stolen items could not be sold in their current condition.
Belit Onay, a German politician of Turkish descent, made history by being elected as the Mayor of the Metropolitan Municipality of Hannover. As the first mayor of a major German city with Turkish roots, Onay, a member of the Green Party, proposed bringing 20 sick and injured children from Gaza to Germany for treatment. However, the German Ministry of the Interior declined Onay's proposal, citing 'complex procedures' as the reason.
Gold prices, which ended last week with a slight decline, began to rise again as the new week began. In Turkey, the price of a gram of gold rose to 5,859 lira. The price of an ounce of gold started trading at 4,347 dollars. Strategist Devrim Akyıl, a guest on the 'Açık Açık' program hosted by Güzem Yılmaz Ertem and aired on the 'finansZone' YouTube channel, stated that minor declines in gold prices could always occur, but he believes the rise will continue until 2028. Akyıl drew attention with his statement, 'The price of gold is saying 'things are going to get messy, get ready.''
One of the world's most famous art museums, the Louvre Museum in Paris, was burglarized in the early hours of today. Following the heist, the Louvre Museum was closed to visitors. The thieves infiltrated the Galerie d’Apollon section, a mere stone's throw away from the Mona Lisa, where jewels from the Napoleonic era are on display, and made off with a total of nine historical pieces.
Protests are taking place in various cities across the United States against Donald Trump's 'authoritarian' decisions. The mass demonstration took place on Saturday, October 18th, with millions of people protesting against Trump. The protests were named 'No Kings', and a controversial post from President Trump followed. In the video created with artificial intelligence, Trump is seen 'throwing feces' from a jet labeled 'King Trump' at those protesting against him.
The sight of a 10-meter long, 2-ton fish washed ashore in Gaza, where millions of Palestinians are subjected to starvation by the genocidal Israeli regime, left onlookers in awe. Some sources suggested that the beached creature is a 'Mola Mola' (Ocean Sunfish), one of the largest bony fish species in the world.
With the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Palestinians unlawfully detained in Israeli prisons have begun to be released. Most recently, 1,968 Palestinian prisoners were released in exchange for 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Ekrem el Basyuni, who has been imprisoned in Israeli dungeons since 2023, detailed the tortures he had endured. He revealed that Israeli soldiers were pouring boiling water on young prisoners until their skin peeled off.Source: NTV
The ongoing drought is affecting the reservoirs in Bursa, with water cuts that began on October 1st continuing. Despite these cuts, the reservoirs are running out of water. The Nilüfer Reservoir has completely depleted, while the water level in the Doğancı Reservoir continues to drop.According to information available on Hava Forum, Bursa currently has a two-day water supply left. Emergency pipe laying operations have begun at the Çınarcık Reservoir. Moreover, according to a statement from the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, due to the critical drop in reservoir fill rates, planned water cuts will be implemented on October 16th and 22nd.
The Israeli military has once again violated the ceasefire, launching over ten airstrikes on towns in the south and east of Lebanon.According to a report by the Lebanese news agency NNA, the Israeli military targeted the cities of Nabatiyeh, Sidon, Marjayoun, and Bint Jbeil in the south of Lebanon, as well as the city of Baalbek in the Bekaa region to the east.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced the King Salman Gate project to be built in Mecca. Photos of the project reveal that the surroundings of the Kaaba will be encircled by luxury hotels, shopping centers, and skyscrapers. If the project comes to fruition, the area around the Kaaba will be transformed into a massive construction site of 12 million square meters. However, this project of Saudi Arabia has also sparked controversy. Many people have described the project as a 'dagger to the heart of the Kaaba'.
US President Donald Trump arrived in Israel for an official visit following the ceasefire in Gaza. In his speech, Trump emphasized that the conflicts in Gaza have ended, and stated that Hamas will abide by the agreement. However, Trump encountered a protest by Palestinian-origin MP Ayman Odeh while he was giving a speech in the Israeli Parliament.Details 👇
The Norwegian Committee, which determines the Nobel Peace Prize, has launched an investigation over a possible leak suspicion. According to allegations, the winning odds of Machado, who was not among the favorites, increased by about 20 times overnight on a gambling site. When the award was announced and Machado surprisingly achieved victory, attention was drawn to this unusual activity. Moreover, the controversy grew even more when Machado dedicated his award to US President Donald Trump. Norwegian officials are now investigating whether the confidential committee information was leaked.
Boeing, known as the world's largest aviation company and the company that sells the most planes globally, has seen an era end in aviation. Boeing, which has maintained the title of the world's best-selling aircraft for years, has lost its throne. The title of the most delivered passenger aircraft in history now belongs to Airbus's legendary model.
The recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been announced. The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. US President Donald Trump, who often expressed his desire to be nominated and win this prize, was disappointed. The White House reacted to the decision not to award the prize to Trump. The Chairman of the Nobel Committee made a statement about Trump.
Turkish police arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu, a key political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and links to terrorism, according to state media reports on Wednesday. Agencies close to the government reported that warrants were also issued for 100 others. Authorities closed roads and imposed a four-day ban on demonstrations in Istanbul, apparently to prevent protests after the arrest.
A group of South African researchers stationed at the Sanae IV base in Antarctica has sent a distress email pleading for rescue after one of their colleagues allegedly threatened to kill another team member. The research group, currently isolated in the harsh conditions of Antarctica, is stuck in their mission for at least the next 10 months. The extreme weather and isolation make it nearly impossible to leave or receive assistance, with thousands of miles separating them from their home country. Details below 👇
Hundreds of Venezuelans, allegedly tied to gangs, have been deported from the United States to a high-security prison in El Salvador, despite a federal judge’s order halting some deportations. Details below👇
A Peruvian fisherman who spent 95 days stranded in the Pacific Ocean has been rescued and is set to be reunited with his family. Maximo Napa, who had embarked on a fishing trip from Marcona, a coastal town in southern Peru, on December 7, survived by consuming roaches, birds, and sea turtles after a storm left him stranded at sea. Details below 👇