Typhoon Khanun continues to severely impact Japan’s Okinawa province and surrounding areas, resulting in one fatality, 60 injuries, and widespread property damage. Power outages are affecting over 161,000 households, leading to the disruption of traffic control and the cancellation of 314 flights. The typhoon’s heavy rains have caused extensive flooding and high winds have resulted […]
The dam in Kumköy village in Çanakkale’s Eceabat district, renowned for its fertile lands, has completely dried up. The situation was revealed through drone footage. Lower-than-expected winter rainfall led to the dam failing to reach its desired water levels, causing a gradual decline in water volume and heightening the risk of drought. The sight of […]
The annual Kaaba washing ceremony took place today in Mecca. Deputy Governor of Mecca Prince Badr bin Sultan, representing King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, attended the event. Along with him, Sheikh Abdulrahman Al Sudais, the Head of the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques, various officials, and citizens also participated. The ritual involved […]
A security alert was issued at the US Congress building due to a report of a potential armed intruder. The US Congressional Police conducted a thorough investigation and advised people to stay away from the area. However, the Washington Police Department later confirmed that the report was false and no gunman was found in the […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress initiated a nationwide demonstration against the removal of gasoline subsidies in Nigeria. Union members raised their voices in protest, shouting slogans and displaying placards in Lagos. President Bola Tinubu terminated the popular gasoline subsidy in May of the previous year. This action had a profound effect on many individuals, particularly low-income […]
A fire broke out in an under-construction apartment in San Francisco, prompting a four-alarm response from the San Francisco Fire Department. Within half an hour, 140 firefighters and 40 fire trucks successfully extinguished the flames. The fire impacted approximately five buildings and displaced eight people, but resulted in no casualties or injuries. Authorities warn of […]
Istanbul is experiencing severe drought conditions due to a heatwave from Africa, with dam occupancy rates dropping to 36.71 percent. According to the Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (İSKİ), occupancy rates in some dams are nearing depletion, with Papuçdere at 4 percent and Kazandere at 7 percent. The water levels in Alibey Dam have […]
The extraordinary life story of Sarah Durrant, who came to Türkiye from England for her Turkish husband and started husbandry, astonishes those who hear it. During her visit to Türkiye’s Fethiye district of Muğla for a birthday holiday with her sister two years ago, Durrant met Turkish lover Ergün Baldır. The couple kept seeing each […]
Beijing, the capital of China, witnessed record-breaking rainfall, the heaviest in 140 years, due to Typhoon Doksuri. The continuous downpour over four days caused extensive flooding, affecting around 44,600 people and leading to the evacuation of 127,000 people in Beijing. The floods claimed 20 lives across Beijing and Hebei province. Furthermore, the rainfall in Hebei […]
Mount Ararat, which is Türkiye’s tallest mountain and is considered sacred in many religions, hosted a group of foreign tourists this time. The climbing group took a break at an altitude of 4,200 meters on the first day and reached the summit on the second day. Mount Ararat, having been freed from terror in recent […]