On August 23, dozens of boats took part in a “Salute to Gaza” parade along the Istanbul Strait, organized by the Open Rafah movement. The flotilla carried a large watermelon banner, symbolically calling for the Rafah crossing to be opened and for greater support of Palestinians living under blockade. #ARYStories #ARYNews #Istanbul #Gaza #watermelonbanner | ARY Stories

Alaska, the U.S.’s largest and northernmost state, is bordered by the Arctic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Bering Strait, and Canada. Covering 1.7 million sq km, it has the lowest population density in the country but holds immense strategic and resource value. Known for its glaciers, volcanic ranges, and frequent quakes along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” Alaska was once dismissed as “Seward’s Folly” after the U.S. bought it from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million. Today, it has become a global focal point,

🇹🇷 ⚓ A Turkish naval parade, led by the TCG Anadolu, was held in the Istanbul Strait as part of the Teknofest Blue Homeland Event. | Yeni Şafak