iconic hot air balloons in Cappadocia

iconic hot air balloons in Cappadocia

Tourists frequently visit and enjoy the hot air balloons of Cappadocia in Turkey, where foreign visitors reserve their places days before to be able to balloon. With the low wind speed, travel agencies launch small air balloons into the sky, calculating final checks and landing locations. The balloons are inflated with giant fans. The balloons, […]

suicide attack kills 17 in Kabul

suicide attack kills 17 in Kabul

A suicide attack was carried out during the entrance exam at an education center named Kaj, located in the west of Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, the Police Spokesperson Khalid Zadran stated. According to initial reports, 17 people have been killed and 27 others injured. An investigation regarding the attack is underway.

Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian

Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian, which hit the US state of Florida at category 4 level yesterday evening, caused great destruction in the state. The devastation came to light after Ian, the 5th strongest hurricane in US history, left Florida. Severe damage was seen to many roads, bridges and buildings. Florida Emergency Management said in a statement that […]

Friday sermon presented in four languages in Japan

The Tokyo Mosque, located in Japan’s capital, was packed with Muslims seeking to perform Friday prayers. Muslims from tens of different nationalities gathered at Tokyo Mosque today. Because of the high level of interest, some Muslims performed their prayers in the mosque’s courtyard. While the Imam of Tokyo Mosque, Muhammet Rıfat Çınar, read the Friday […]

protests against pension reform and wages in France

Several unions representing public sector employees in France have called for a nationwide strike in protest of government talks on pension reform and in support of higher wages. While many official institutions, such as the municipality, post office, and tax offices, supported the strike, health workers, who had long complained about working conditions and low […]

500-year-old pagoda partly collapses in Thailand

Part of the pagoda of Wat Srisuphan Silver, a historical 500-year-old temple, has collapsed in Chiang Mai, Thailand, which is experiencing a severe monsoon season. Many people gathered around the temple to watch the possible collapse as the temple pagoda split in two as a result of the crack that widened within hours. Thailand Meteorology […]

Czech Republic begins checks at border with Slovakia

The Czech Republic began 10-day temporary checks on its border with Slovakia due to the sharp increase in the number of migrants, mostly Syrian, trying to reach Germany. The driver was neutralized while police opened fire on the vehicle carrying 15 immigrants attempting to flee the checkpoint. Since the beginning of this year, Czech police […]

flooding kills 1 in Croatia

One person died in the flood caused by heavy rains in Rijeka, Croatia. Many buildings and houses in the city were damaged, including a school and police station, while the roads were flooded. Emergency services reported receiving about 200 calls for help. Rijeka Mayor Marko Filipovic expressed his condolences to the family of the victim.

brawl broke out at turkish wedding over song

A violent brawl broke out at a wedding over a folk song between the groom’s and bride’s families in Turkey’s Istanbul. Both sides reportedly asked for a different song during a traditional dance, known as halay, where dancers fought with each other after a song was played. Footage showed the groom and the bride also […]

multiple wounded in California school shooting

Six people were wounded in a shooting at Rudsdale Newcomer High School in Oakland, California, USA. A large number of first responders and police teams were dispatched to the scene. The incident is being investigated, the police said. The suspect has not yet been apprehended.