The area scorched by last month’s deadly forest fires in South Korea has been revised to 104,000 hectares—more than double initial estimates. The Korean Forestry Service reported extensive damage across South and North Gyeongsang provinces and Ulsan, with Uiseong suffering the worst losses. The fires, which began on March 21, killed at least 31 […]
The bazaar emerged during British governance, surviving empires, border changes, and historical periods. Before 1947, this marketplace served as a trade center for Hindu and Sikh traders. Today, it still houses both a Hindu temple from the pre-Partition period and a historical church, demonstrating that trade in Raja Bazaar extended beyond commercial activities — it […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it should become clear within days whether a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia is possible. Speaking in Paris after meetings with Ukrainian, European, and French officials, Rubio stressed, “If there will be no peace in Ukraine, we will continue on our path.” Rubio emphasized that the U.S. […]
Iran marked Army Day with a military parade in Tehran, where the domestically produced Fatih 360 ballistic missiles and Russian-made S-300 air defense systems were displayed. President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the army’s role in national defense, stating that “the determined presence of our soldiers deters enemy threats.” He emphasized Iran’s growing self-reliance in defense […]
Zeus Cave in Kuşadası, Türkiye, has reopened to visitors after being temporarily closed due to landslide risks. Located in the Dilek Peninsula Büyük Menderes Delta National Park, the cave was shut down following a risk assessment report highlighting safety concerns. Officials confirmed that the area has now been secured, and visitors are welcome between […]
Israeli airstrikes on homes in Gaza killed at least 18 people, including children, and injured many others, according to local sources. The attacks targeted the Baraka family’s home in Bani Suheyla, killing 13, and the Nasiyo family’s home near Jibaliya Refugee Camp, where 5 more died. Amateur footage showed widespread destruction. Since October 7, 2023, […]
The death toll from a US military strike on the Houthi-controlled Ras Issa fuel port in Hudaydah, Yemen, has risen to 33, with at least 80 injured, according to Houthi media. The attack targeted infrastructure used by Iranian-backed Houthi forces. Among the dead were port staff, relatives, and emergency responders. The US stated the strike […]
A gunman opened fire inside a building at Florida State University (FSU) on Thursday, killing two and injuring six. The attacker, identified as 20-year-old student Phoenix Ikner, was shot and wounded by police. FSU Police Chief Jason Trumabuer said Ikner entered the building and fired randomly at students and staff. Authorities confirmed that the two […]
Former US President Donald Trump announced that a minerals agreement with Ukraine is expected to be signed on April 24, aiming to boost economic ties and potentially support future peace efforts. Speaking alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House, Trump criticized the Biden administration over the Ukraine war, claiming, “If I were […]
A cable car accident near Monte Faito, southeast of Naples, left four dead and one seriously injured after a cabin fell due to a snapped cable. Sixteen others stranded in a nearby cabin were safely rescued. Italy faced a similar tragedy in 2021, when 14 people died in a cable car crash near Mount Mottarone.