Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have issued a warning to the public to be cautious against flash floods following heavy rain and hail. The downpour brought life to a halt, with flooded roads in the city of Fujairah causing difficulty for vehicles. The National Meteorological Center (NCM) has advised people to avoid hazardous […]
At least 2 people were injured in the fire that broke out at around 11:10 p.m. local time in a skyscraper under construction in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui district. The flames grew as they extended to several floors of the 42-story skycraper, and explosions erupted on some floors. Additionally, the fire was rated 3 […]
The Popocatepetl Volcano in Mexico was monitored by cameras that captured the sight of a meteorite entering the atmosphere and quickly flashing out. The volcano has experienced increased activity recently, with 182 gas and ash emissions reported in the past 24 hours and a total of 162 eruptions recorded this year, including two on March […]
The death toll from the tragic accident in which a freight train and a passenger train collided in Greece’s Tempi district has risen to 46. At the news briefing, fire department spokesperson Vassilis Vathrakogiannis stated that the search and rescue effort at the accident site continues today. Vathrakogiannis added that they were using special machines […]
The longest subway line in the world, the 70-km Big Circle Line (BCL), opened in Moscow, Russia. This subway line comprises 31 stations, 24 of which have 47 interchanges to existing and future metro stations in the capital. Russian President Vladimir Putin joined in the BLC launch ceremony via video link, while Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin […]
An explosion occurred in a vehicle loaded with fireworks in its trunk on a busy street in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. At least one person was killed while dozens of fireworks exploded at the same time. A security camera captured footage of those moments as well as the explosion.
A 60-year-old woman named Lisa Edwards died in a police van in Tennessee after being forced to leave the hospital despite feeling unwell and having difficulty breathing. The incident occurred after Edwards was discharged from the hospital and refused to leave. Police were called, and they attempted to force her into a van. When she […]
Elon Musk’s space company, SpaceX, sent 4 astronauts of the American National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the International Crew 6 mission. The Crew Dragon capsule, called Endeavour, carried Stephen Bowen and Warren Hoburg, as well as United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi and Russian […]
Due to a power interruption, a fire broke out at the Babus Salam refugee camp on Syria’s Turkish border. The flames quickly spread and caused panic. When the campsite was evacuated, the fire was put out before it spread throughout the camp. Reportedly, 9 tents became unusable in the incident and there were no casualties […]
The G20 Summit held in New Delhi, the capital of India, started with a minute of silence in memory of those who lost their lives in the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. At the meeting, where the world’s 20 largest economies come together, foreign ministers will discuss global issues such as humanitarian aid and disaster […]