After a devastating earthquake in Hatay, Türkiye thousands of buildings were destroyed, and the city has undergone a remarkable transformation in the seven months since the disaster. Much of the debris has been cleared, but the city’s appearance has changed dramatically. Residents are hopeful for the future and believe that Hatay will eventually return […]
Torrential rains in Türkiye’s Istanbul province caused severe floods in the Başakşehir district. Hundreds of workplaces and residences, shopping malls, subways and a large hospital flooded in the district. Dozens of people were trapped in a flooded library. Authorities stated that two people, including one foreign national, died in the city and five people were […]
Southern Brazil continues to grapple with the chaos caused by the downpour. Rio Grande do Sul Governor Eduardo Leite said that 15 more dead bodies were found in the town of Muçul as the flood waters receded, bringing the death toll to 21. Hurricanes, floods, and landslides that have been effective since Monday have displaced […]
A gender reassignment party in Navolato, Mexico turned tragic when a small Cessna aircraft crashed while releasing pink dust to reveal the baby’s gender. The pilot, Luis Angel Lopez Heras, was injured and later died in the hospital. Videos from party attendees showed the plane descending, releasing pink dust, ascending suddenly, and crashing due to […]
Umut Can Gümüş, a young man living in the Ergani district of Diyarbakır province in Türkiye, found a meteorite fragment on his land after the meteorite fall that occurred on Saturday evening and was visible from the surrounding cities. Spotting the fragment due to its unusual appearance and extreme heat after a 4-hour search on […]
Kastamonu University in Türkiye is working to establish a tourism route connecting 33 interconnected plateaus over a 58-kilometer area in the Araç district. This initiative aims to promote the region as a Highland Conservation Tourism Area, taking advantage of its natural beauty. The plateaus in Araç are known for their picturesque landscapes, making them popular […]
The west and central parts of Greece are battling Storm Daniel. The heavy rains triggered floods in the city of Volos, causing hundreds to get trapped in their vehicles on the city’s main streets, such as Lambraki, Dimitriados, or Iasonos. The fire brigade reported that one person died after a wall collapsed on them. Meanwhile, […]
A fire erupted at a gym on Kent Street in Ataşehir Barbaros Mahallesi around 12:00, for reasons yet to be determined. Alerted by the billowing smoke, citizens promptly notified the fire department. A significant contingent of firefighters swiftly arrived at the scene, but the flames had already extended to three adjacent structures. Crews are presently […]
Typhoon Haikui caused widespread flooding and damage in China’s Fujian and Guangdong provinces. The typhoon made landfall in Dongshan county, Fujian, and brought heavy rains, resulting in streets being submerged and vehicles swept away. During a rescue operation in Fuzhou city, a fire truck with nine people on board got trapped in floodwaters, with six […]
The historical Pişirici Masjid and Kasteli, which were brought back to Gaziantep’s tourism scene after the completion of restoration works, are drawing numerous visitors to Gaziantep, Türkiye. The unique building, constructed in 1282, serves various purposes, including toilets, showers, and rooms for resting, ablution, laundry, and wool washing. Citizens can also perform prayers in it. […]