Landslides occurred after heavy rains in the towns of Mianzhu and Weizhou in the Wenchuan region of southwest China’s Sichuan province. Wenchuan Emergency Management said it has found the bodies of four people, and three people are still missing. More than 400 officers are carrying out search-and-rescue work for the missing. Over 900 people were […]
A generator exploded in a street in the Zuqaq al-Blat district of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, leading to a fire. The flames spread to six vehicles, three apartments, and a businessplace. The explosion and fire caused chaos in the area but no casualties were reported. Security forces launched an investigation into the cause of the explosion.
Gölcük Nature Park, one of Türkiye’s favorite tourism centers, was swarmed by holidaymakers on the eve before Eid al-Adha. Vacationers who wanted to spend their free time in nature had pleasant moments around the lake. They rented bikes and golf carts and toured around the lake, taking souvenir photos at the pier by the lake. […]
Rains have caused flash floods, closed hundreds of highways, and severely affected the distribution of electricity in Himachal Pradesh, India since the start of the monsoon season. During this time, nine people lost their lives, bringing life in the region to a halt. Authorities have issued a warning for isolated heavy rainfalls, thunderstorms, and lightning […]
A record number of visitors visited the Cappadocia region in Türkiye, which is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, due to the nine-day Eid al-Adha holiday that started on Monday. A total of 35,347 local and foreign tourists visited the museums and ruins in the Cappadocia region, and the hotel occupancy rate reached 100 […]
Severe floods caused by heavy rains in Chile have resulted in the destruction of 1,421 houses and the loss of two lives. The central and southern parts of the country have been significantly affected, with 13,196 people impacted by the disaster. Several regions, including Valparaiso and Santiago Metropolitan, have experienced the worst of the flooding. […]
Italian authorities are searching for a tourist who carved his and girlfriend’s names into Rome’s historic Colosseum. The incident, captured on camera by another tourist, sparked outrage from the Italian Minister of Culture, who called for the culprit’s arrest. A police investigation is underway, and if found guilty, the offender could face a fine of […]
Mozambique celebrated the 48th anniversary of Independence Day on Sunday. The day represents the independence gained from the former colonizers Portugal on June 25th, 1975. The independence war between the two nations lasted for ten years.
A fire broke out at Tower 2 on the Ajman One site in the city of Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE), quickly spreading and engulfing the building. Upon receiving the emergency call, police and firefighters promptly arrived at the scene. The residents of the building were successfully evacuated, and after hours of intense efforts by […]
Formed by the ice-cold water pouring from forty points in the middle of the mountain in the Şiran district of Türkiye’s Gümüşhane, Tomara Waterfall has become an essential spot for those seeking relief from the summer heat. The waterfall offers many services, such as picnicking, watching a beautiful view from the glass observation terrace, and […]