An explosion near the Miryan Police Station in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, killed two people, including a child, and injured at least 14 others. Police said a homemade explosive device placed on a motorcycle detonated near the station’s main gate. Authorities cordoned off the area and launched an investigation. Bannu District Police Chief […]
Hot air balloon tourism remained strong in Cappadocia in Nevşehir, central Türkiye, in 2025, with 754,098 visitors taking flights over the UNESCO-listed region. Authorities reported that balloons flew on 223 days, with 29,479 takeoffs throughout the year. Although flight days and total launches were slightly lower than in 2024 due to weather conditions, passenger […]
The United States transported a small nuclear reactor from California to Hill Air Force Base in Utah using a C-17 cargo plane, marking the first such air transfer in the country. The Ward microreactor, built by California-based Valar Atomics, was shipped without nuclear fuel. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the move shows nuclear energy […]
Wolves struggling to find food were spotted in the snow-covered Göle district of Ardahan, eastern Türkiye, where freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall persist. Drone footage captured one wolf carrying a large bone across the vast white landscape. Experts say harsh winter conditions make it difficult for wild animals to find food, sometimes pushing them closer […]
Kilauea Volcano erupted for the 42nd time since December 23, 2024, on Hawaii Island in the United States, sending lava up to 300 meters into the air. The US Geological Survey said the latest activity began at 1:50 p.m. local time and is ongoing. The volcano, one of the world’s most active, remains under close […]
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev met Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, Serbia, during an official visit and co-chaired the Azerbaijan-Serbia Strategic Partnership Council. The two leaders said bilateral trade has increased 16-fold since 2012 and pledged deeper cooperation in politics, economy and energy. Aliyev announced plans to expand natural gas exports to Serbia and […]
Flamingos have created striking views in Izmit Bay in Kocaeli, northwestern Türkiye, a key wetland hosting around 168 bird species. The birds, known locally as “pink cranes,” gather in the bay during winter, attracting photographers and birdwatchers. Officials say environmental projects by Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, including sediment cleaning and advanced treatment plants, have improved […]
The Nazik Village meanders in the Ahlat district of Bitlis, eastern Türkiye, created striking winter landscapes after heavy snowfall. The winding river stretches from Nazik village to Nazik Lake, which is fully frozen and covers around 40 square kilometers. The meanders flowing through the white snow were captured from the air, highlighting the region’s […]
The UK High Court in London ruled that the government’s decision to ban Palestine Action under counter-terrorism laws was “unlawful” and disproportionate. Judge Victoria Sharp said only a small part of the group’s activities met the legal definition of terrorism and that the ban significantly interfered with freedom of expression and assembly. Co-founder Huda […]
Ecuador’s prison system, which includes 36 facilities, remains immersed in an increasingly deep humanitarian and security crisis, marked by massacres, structural violence, overcrowding, tuberculosis outbreaks, and unexplained deaths. Authorities face mounting pressure to guarantee transparency, accountability, and basic health care for people deprived of liberty. Prisons or Command Centers? Fernando Carrion Mena is an academic, […]