In Derna, Libya, hundreds of protesters gathered in the wake of a devastating flood disaster that claimed thousands of lives. They demanded accountability from Libyan authorities, including the resignation of key figures. Demonstrators called for national unity in a politically divided Libya and questioned the government’s ability to handle the crisis. They also set fire […]
A tent school was set up for the young students in Morocco’s Asni village, where the school building, like many others across the country, was destroyed by an earthquake on September 8. The young Moroccans are able to continue their education again. The 6.8-magnitude earthquake that occurred in Marrakesh has killed nearly 3,000.
Rescue teams found another body in Türkiye’s Izmir, in the Tahtalı Creek, where a firefighting aircraft crashed while attempting to collect water for extinguishing a forest fire in the Menderes district. Among the four crew members, the teams rescued only one, while two others were found dead. The teams continue to search for the remaining […]
Turkish chef Ali Keskin and his team in Antalya, Türkiye, have created an astonishing replica of a 100-year-old English mantel clock using a remarkable 80 kilograms of chocolate. This intricate masterpiece, which took three months to complete, even includes functional minute and hour hands made entirely of chocolate. Keskin, an accomplished chef with previous Olympic […]
A “flying dragon” show, performed with drones, was organized in Tianjin, China. Formed by approximately a thousand drones, the large dragon circled around the Radio and Television Tower in Tianjin City. The colorful view was enjoyed by many citizens across the region.
Istanbul is facing a prolonged dry period, the water levels in dams are decreasing significantly. The occupancy rate of these dams has now fallen to 25.28 percent due to the ongoing decline in water levels. This decline affects dams that supply water to Istanbul, resulting in a 5 percent reduction. The lack of rain and […]
A fire that started in a field in the Silivri district of Türkiye’s Istanbul province spread to two factories that produce plastic. While the fire burned plastic warehouses and grew bigger, the workers were evacuated. Fire brigades from many districts are still battling the flames. “We are responding with reinforcement fire brigades from 8 districts […]
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake occurred at a depth of 8.4 kilometers in the Marradi area, 70 kilometers northeast of Florence, Italy, at 05.10 local time. Local authorities reported that there was no significant damage to the buildings and there were no casualties or injuries. Citizens were warned against potential aftershocks.
An eight-story building in Elazığ, Türkiye, heavily damaged by earthquakes in January and February 2020, has been demolished. During the demolition, most of the building was removed, leaving its roof standing on a single column, creating a visually striking scene captured by a drone. This is part of ongoing efforts to remove earthquake-affected structures in […]
Much like various other industries in the country, the partition of India in August 1947 marked a fresh start for Pakistan. Initially, there were just two sugar factories in the newly formed state, and most of the sugar mills from the colonial era were located on the Indian side of the border. This scarcity posed […]