world’s largest natural skyscraper: Uçhisar

Uçhisar Castle, which is the largest fairy chimney in the Cappadocia region that formed millions of years ago in Nevşehir, Türkiye and became a central structure after being carved, is the largest natural skyscraper in the world with a height of 179 meters. Being the only place that offers the opportunity to view Cappadocia’s natural […]

Passenger plane’s engine catches fire during takeoff

The Delta Airlines passenger plane’s engines caught on fire while taking off from John Wayne Airport in California, USA. The pilot suspended the flight as massive smoke was rising from the engine of the plane, which was carrying 172 passengers. All passengers were evacuated from the plane, and firefighters extinguished the fire.

Avian flu hits US grocery markets

Egg shortages and skyrocketing grocery prices continue to affect American consumers as a result of the historic avian flu that is rapidly spreading among wild birds. Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) classified the recent bird flu as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and issued a warning to poultry producers that “Infected […]

Kuwait City viewed after rainfall

A beautiful view of clear sky and white clouds appeared after a wave of temperature drops and rainfall in Kuwait City. Various shots were captured across the city with scenic views. The city has a place with a tropical desert climate, where it is rare to experience such weather.

Zelensky expatriates 4 pro-russian politicians

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expatriated 4 pro-Russian politicians named Andriy Leonidovych Derkach, Taras Romanovych Kozak, Renat Raveliyovych Kuzmin and Viktor Volodymyrovych Medvedchuk. “If people’s deputies choose to serve not the people of Ukraine but the murderers who came to Ukraine, our actions will be appropriate. And these are not the last such decisions. The services […]

Foggy scenes from Ilgaz Mountains, Turkiye

The dense fog that has been appearing in the Ilgaz Mountains, located in Türkiye’s Çankırı province. Sun and fog clouds created pictures like postcards and dreamy landscapes. Foggy scenes were viewed from the air with a drone.    

climate activists protest over expansion of coal mine in Germany

Climate activists protested against the expansion of the coal mine in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Hundreds of climate activists protested the demolition of the village of Luetzerath in order to expand the Garzweiler mine, run by energy firm RWE. They blocked RWE’s vehicles trying to enter the area. Some demonstrators sat in the […]

Floods and landslides kill 11 in Philippines

Heavy rains have been effective since January 2 across the Philippines, causing floods and landslides in different parts of the country, especially in the Bicol, Visayas, and Mindanao regions. While some villages, roads and farming areas were submerged, the water level reached 3 meters. According to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), floods and landslides […]

Russian airplane cargo door opens in midair, causes panic

The cargo door of a plane, which was carrying 25 people, including 6 crew members, was opened during flight in Russia. The Antonov An-26 type aircraft made an emergency landing in Magan on its way from Yakutsk city to Magan. No one was harmed, and an investigation was launched into the incident.

Malaysian palm oil stocks fall 4.09 percent in December

Malaysia, the world’s second-largest producer of palm oil, reported lower palm oil stocks in December, according to official data released Tuesday. Malaysian palm oil stocks fell 4.09 percent to 2.19 million tons in December 2022, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board. Meanwhile, the country’s crude palm oil production fell 3.68 percent month on month […]