US officials announced that the number of people who died in the forest fires on the island of Maui in the tourism region of Hawaii rose to 80. The fires were taken under control by over 80 percent in two areas and by 50 percent in the remaining area. The officials said that the number […]
Bangladesh Health Services General Directorate reported that the number of people who lost their lives from dengue fever, which is transmitted by mosquito bites across the country and causes symptoms such as headache, high fever, weakness, severe muscle and joint pains, vomiting and rash, has increased to 364. It was reported that 2 thousand 959 […]
China is bracing for Typhoon Khanun, expected in the northeastern provinces soon after recovering from Typhoon Doksuri. Heilongjiang province, a major grain producer, has activated a level-two flood control. Residents in high-risk zones, especially in Jilin’s Shulan County, are being evacuated. Efforts are ongoing to safeguard the crucial autumn crop yield, with a focus on […]
Türkiye’s Hisar Test Center, under the Ministry of National Defense, is set to trial the long-range HİSAR-U air and missile defense system this week. A NOTAM announcement highlighted an 850-kilometer testing area stretching from Edirne to Giresun in the Black Sea. This upcoming test is a significant step in Türkiye’s plan to launch a state-of-the-art […]
Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported an attempted drone strike by Ukraine on a Moscow facility. The UAV, which was intercepted and brought down in a forest west of the capital, resulted in no casualties or damage. Following the incident, Vnukovo Airport in Moscow temporarily halted operations, diverting some flights for safety concerns, but later resumed […]
Ecuador’s investigation into the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio revealed that six Colombians were detained in relation to the murder, and another was killed during a clash with security forces. Interior Minister Juan Zapata identified the suspects and listed seized weapons and vehicles. Villavicencio, known for opposing corruption and gangs, had recently revealed threats […]
Forest fires in Maui, intensified by Hurricane Dora, claimed 53 lives, prompting U.S. President Joe Biden to declare Hawaii a disaster zone. The resort city of Lahaina saw 80% devastation, leading to evacuations, property damage, and widespread power outages.
Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft, its first Moon mission in 47 years, was successfully launched from the Vostochny Space Base. Expected to land on August 21, the spacecraft aims to explore the Moon’s south pole and search for water sources. This follows the historic achievements of the US and Soviet lunar missions, and precedes India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar […]
Tourism in Trabzon, located in Türkiye’s Eastern Black Sea Region, surged by 81% this July, largely credited to visitors from the Gulf countries. This year’s accommodations hit 268,500, with a notable increase in foreign tourists. Ortahisar Mayor, Ahmet Metin Genç, stressed Trabzon’s reputation as a trustworthy destination, contributing to its attraction. The city garnered […]
Russia launched another missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhia, targeting the Reikartz Hotel on the Dnipro River bank. The assault resulted in one death and 14 injuries, including two children. Police confirmed the use of an Iskander missile at 19:20 local time. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy highlighted the city’s continuous bombardment by Russia, […]