A quick look at the Turkish Twittersphere confirmed my expectations. Some Jihadists and Islamists are actually happy. Since the civil war in Syria, many Turkish jihadists lost their uneasy sympathy with Hezbollah, who supported the Asad regime. But the actual celebrations come from “the Syrian opposition:” Celebrations in Opposition-Controlled Areas While the Syrian government officially … Read more
The Attack Hundreds of handheld pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded nearly simultaneously across Lebanon and parts of Syria on September 17, 2024[1][2]. At least 9 people were killed, including an 8-year-old girl, and around 2,750-3,000 people were injured, with about 200 in critical condition[1][4][7]. The explosions occurred in multiple locations, including Beirut’s … Read more
A factory in southeastern Turkey has completed the production of 100,000 hats featuring the slogan “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) for US presidential candidate Donald Trump’s 2024 election campaign, Serbestiyet news site reports. via
As far as I could find, Turkey was mentioned once, this and Middle East topics provided in the end. Opening handshake: The debate began with Harris and Trump shaking hands, marking their first in-person meeting[1][3]. Economy and inflation: Trump attacked Harris on inflation and the economy, claiming the U.S. has had “terrible inflation” under the … Read more
Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi was a 26-year-old Turkish-American human rights activist and volunteer who was killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank on September 6, 2024. Here are the key details about her and the circumstances of her death: Background Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi was born on July 27, 1998 in Antalya, Turkey[1]. She grew up … Read more
EFF has a piece on Digital Apartheid in Gaza: Big Tech Must Reveal Their Roles in Tech Used in Human Rights Abuses The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has reported on unjust content moderation practices, often at the request of Israeli authorities, which disproportionately affect Palestinian voices[6]. Besides, there is the Big Tech’s Role: The involvement of major … Read more
Here is a curation I made recently: Monkeypox, now referred to as mpox, has recently been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) due to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its spread to other countries[5]. However, it is important to understand the … Read more
The shower reached the US; there were already beautiful scenes from Turkey… The Perseids Meteor Shower is one of the most spectacular and well-known meteor showers, occurring annually between mid-July and late August. It is particularly famous for its bright and numerous meteors, making it a favorite among skywatchers. ### Origin and Cause The Perseids … Read more
Just a couple of weeks ago, Democrats seemed hopeless. Then Biden was gone, and now Kamala Harris and Tim Walz seem to be on the winning side. Tim Walz appears to be a strong vice presidential candidate for the Democrats for several reasons: Political experience: Walz has significant political experience, serving as Minnesota’s governor since … Read more
The climate crisis is hitting harder and harder, and I see many people around me feeling unwell with the high temperatures. July 22 sets new record for hottest day globally: EU climate monitor Even my father, who did not like to turn on the car’s AC during summer days, is complaining now! I have never … Read more
ICJ Ruling on Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territories Summary of the Ruling On July 19, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark advisory opinion declaring Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories, including the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza Strip, as unlawful under international law. This decision, while non-binding, carries significant political weight … Read more
Whatever the motives, Trump has just won a new level of legitimacy. I cannot know whether Democrats are doing any good domestically, but their global policies are a mess. The democratic establishment looks like it is giving up. What do we know about the assassination attempt: On July 13, 2024, an assassination attempt was made … Read more
We are witnessing a human-caused catastrophe, whether it is called genocide or not. A letter published in the Lancet caused controversy recently. I asked perplexity about the reliability of the Lancet piece on the Gaza death toll, which estimates that the true number of deaths could exceed 186,000. This is its summary: Methodology: The Lancet … Read more
The video is age-restricted and only available on YouTube. I could not embed it here. Here is the video to watch I have seen it trending on TikTok and a restricted form can be found at Youtube. [Intro] Woo Yeah [Verse 1] The people, they won’t leave What is threatenin’ about divesting and wantin’ peace? The … Read more
April 2024 Israel–Hamas war protests on university campuses in the United States Pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses escalated on April 17, 2024, spreading to other universities in the United States and other countries, as a part of wider Israel–Hamas war protests. The escalation began after mass arrests at the Columbia University campus occupation, led by anti-Zionist groups, in which protesters … Read more