Author: Daily Sabah With AA
Armenian forces fired at Azerbaijani military positions in the western Lachin region overnight, Azerbaijan said Monday. A statement from the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry said that its forces near the villages of Zabukh and Jaghazur were fired upon by Armenian forces late Sunday between 10 p.m. and 10:10 p.m. local time. “We would like to inform you that in recent days, units of Armenia’s Armed Forces have fired on our positions several times, and all these cases have been registered accordingly,” the statement added. Armenia’s Defense Ministry later denied Baku’s statement, claiming it “doesn’t correspond to reality.” The incident is the…
Ecem Taşın Çavdar, a Turkish visually impaired Paralympic judoka, sees sport as a pathway to empowerment, urging those with disabilities to break free from isolation. “In the past, I lacked confidence, but now, when I grab my cane, I feel I can travel the world. Sports gave me that power,” she said. Living in Bursa, Çavdar made history in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games by securing a bronze medal in the J1 category. In an exclusive interview for International Blindness Week (Jan. 7-14), she shared how sports reshaped her life, offering invaluable lessons in resilience and self-acceptance. Diagnosed with nyctalopia…
Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in Türkiye are continuously delivering humanitarian and emergency aid to Gaza, which has been under Israeli attacks for 458 days. Many foundations and associations have been regularly sending food, clothing, shelter and health supplies, as well as hygiene kits, medicine, medical equipment and baby products to Gaza to alleviate the humanitarian crisis caused by the Israeli attacks that began on Oct. 7, 2023. The Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay), one of the leading organizations, has contributed significantly to meeting the region’s basic humanitarian needs through its 11 “Goodness Ships” sent from Mersin Port to Egypt’s El-Arish Port under…
The Swedish Discrimination Ombudsman (DO) has found Stockholm University guilty of bias after rejecting the internship application of a Turkish student, Fatma Zehra S., because “Türkiye blocked Sweden’s NATO membership.” According to a report by Swedish State Radio (SR), the DO issued a statement noting that the student’s application, submitted on Dec. 5, 2022, had been evaluated and reviewed. The investigation revealed that the student had been subjected to ethnic discrimination and Stockholm University was found guilty of discrimination. Fatma Zehra S., a third-year psychology student at Ibn Haldun University in Istanbul, applied for an internship at Stockholm University on…
Alperen Şengün led the Houston Rockets to a narrow 119-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in a thrilling NBA showdown, contributing 14 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Despite a strong 30-point performance from Anthony Davis and 21-point efforts from both LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers could not clinch the victory. In other action, the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their impressive streak with a 105-92 win over the Boston Celtics, marking their 15th consecutive victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the standout with 33 points and 11 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum’s 26 points and 10 rebounds couldn’t halt the…
Council of Higher Education (YÖK) President Erol Özvar stated that Türkiye is ready to share its higher education experience with Syria. Özvar visited Izmir Katip Çelebi University (İKÇÜ) and met with the rector, professor Saffet Köse. During his participation in the university’s senate meeting, Özvar emphasized that the primary goal of the council is to train the qualified workforce needed for the economic development of Türkiye. He stated that students taught by Turkish universities play important roles in development. Özvar also mentioned that alongside physical labor, young people support the economy with intellectual power. “Our universities contribute not only to…
Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday allowed them to maintain their grip on the Premier League lead despite dropping points. United’s Amad Diallo delivered a late equalizer, converting Alejandro Garnacho’s cross in the 80th minute after Mohamed Salah’s penalty had seemed to seal the win for Liverpool. United had taken the lead through Lisandro Martinez’s strike early in the second half, but Cody Gakpo quickly equalized. Salah’s penalty in the 70th, awarded for a Matthijs de Ligt handball, temporarily put Liverpool ahead. The result ended United’s four-game losing streak and lifted them to 13th, while Liverpool…
Footage captured by a mobile phone last August near Kınalıada in Istanbul shows an adult dolphin repeatedly striking a calf, leading to its death, with researchers recently publishing a scientific paper on the phenomenon based on this rare evidence. The scientists describe this behavior, known as “infanticide,” as a rare occurrence among marine mammals. Associate professor Mehmet Arda Tonay from Istanbul University’s Faculty of Aquatic Sciences explained: “The video is only 53 seconds long, but it provides an exceptionally rare record and observation globally. We have documented and shared this behavior with the scientific community and the public. This act…
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi will visit Türkiye on Monday on a trip aimed at discussing regional issues, including Israel, Gaza and Syria, according to a Turkish Foreign Ministry statement. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and National Intelligence Organization (MIT) head Ibrahim Kalın will hold a 3-plus-3 format meeting with the Jordanian delegation in the capital Ankara, the Foreign Ministry said. Jordan’s chief of staff, Major Gen. Yousef Huneiti, and head of the intelligence department, Major Gen. Ahmad Husni, will accompany Safadi to Ankara, according to diplomatic sources. Gaza During the meeting, the diplomatic sources said,…
Kars, in the northeastern part of Türkiye near the Armenian border, hosted the 110th-anniversary events of the Sarıkamış Operation in its Sarıkamış district. Thousands of people participated in a torch-lit procession to commemorate the operation. Those attending the Mevlid (prayer) held at Kazım Karabekir Paşa Mosque for the soldiers lost during the campaign gathered at Sarıkamış July 15 Democracy Square with Turkish flags and torches. On the platform set up in the square, the Izmir Cold Sculpture Workshop staged the play “Cold Sculptures,” directed by Hüseyin Özer. Sand artist Ömer Faruk Elmas performed a show using sand to depict the…