Half-Moon illuminated Hatay sky

The half-moon shining over Hatay’s Samandağ district formed a captivating visual display. Its brightness turned the night into day, offering a picturesque scene that enchanted all who beheld it

Türkiye's national space program gains momentum

Türkiye has accelerated its efforts within the scope of the nation's National Space Program as the spacecraft developed under the Lunar Research Program is scheduled to be completed and launched in 2026

Japan to step on Moon

Japan launched its lunar exploration mission and sent the H2A rocket into space. The rocket carries the spacecraft that will land on the Moon.

India makes history in space

India is making history today with its third lunar mission. After the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully completed its mission, India became the first country to land near the Moon's little-explored south pole.

Super Moon views from Türkiye

The "Super Moon", in which the Moon was at its closest position to the Earth and was observed brighter and larger than normal, was a spectacle in some cities in Türkiye.

Super Moon views from Türkiye

The "Super Moon", in which the Moon was at its closest position to the Earth and was observed brighter and larger than normal, was a spectacle in some cities in Türkiye.

Indian spacecraft on its way to the Moon

India's Chandrayaan-3 is set to begin a mission to land on the Moon's little-explored south pole. The vehicle took off at 2:35 p.m. local time on Friday.

India loses contact with craft trying moon landing

Communication lost less than 2 miles above lunar surface

Young Earth saw different face of moon

The moon spun on a different axis and the early Earth saw a different side of the satellite’s face billions of years ago, according to a study published Wednesday.

UN asks Uganda's Museveni to mediate in S. Sudan crisis

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has asked Ugandan President Museveni to play a mediating role in the ongoing crisis in South Sudan, according to a government spokesman.

Ban Ki-moon, '2013 was the year of successful diplomacy'

The international community and world leaders have a moral responsibility, political responsibility, to help people in Syria. There are 9.5 million Syrians who have been affected, which is almost half of the total population,

Ban salutes peaceful second round of Kosovo elections

UN says it is now important to move forward with the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade. Yet, the victory of a Serb hard-liner in the ethnically-split Northern Kosovo could be a setback

Ban Ki-moon plan for Cyprus might be shaped: Turkish EU Minister

Turkish Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator Egemen Bagis said on Sunday a new UN plan or maybe a so called Ban Ki-moon plan would be shaped in regards to Cyprus.

Ban Ki-moon welcomes the elections in Kosovo

The UN Secretary General believes that free and fair elections this Sunday will constitute a milestone in the strengthening of peace and security in Kosovo. Mr. Ban strongly encourages the widest possible participation

UN's Ban and WB's Kim call for support to Syrian refugees

UN Secretary General Ban and World Bank President Kim call for "immediate and generous support" to Syrian refugees

UN deplores Israeli illegal settlements

Settlement activity is contrary to international law and constitutes an obstacle to peace. Any measures that prejudge final status issues will not be recognized by the international community, Ban Ki-moon said.

UN urges SNC to agree on 'a united committee' for Geneva 2

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon asked Jarba to reach all the opposition groups in Syria and choose a mutual representative

Turkey to host first-ever World Humanitarian Summit in 2016

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon announced that the World Humanitarian Summit would be held in Istanbul in 2016.

Ban Ki Moon meets foreign ministers of UN's big five on Syria

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon held Wednesday a luncheon with the foreign ministers of the five permanent members of the Security Council to discuss Syria

Abdullah Gul meets France's Hollande, UN's Ban in New York

Turkish President Abdullah Gul met on Tuesday with French President Francois Hollande and attended a lunch hosted by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in New York