A magnitude of 6.3 earthquake shook Greek island of Crete, European Mediterranean Seismological Center stated. The epicenter of the earthquake was 124 kilometers southeast of Heraklion, and it was recorded at a depth of 8.7 kilometers. Aftershocks with a magnitude of 3.5 were reported following the earthquake. No casualties have been reported to date.
An explosion occurred at a plastics factory in the Barakfakih Organized Industrial Zone in the Kestel district of Bursa. The roof of the factory was blown off by the impact of the explosion. Some workers at the factory were injured. A large number of firefighters and medical teams were sent to the scene.
In the South Asian country of Bangladesh, people form long queues to work in daily chores in return for a small amount of money. People gather at certain points in big cities, especially in the capital Dhaka, to get hired. Construction workers, carpenters, cleaners, painters, porters wait in hope until 11:00 in the markets that […]
At least 9 people were killed and 11 others gone missing due to floods and landslides after tropical cyclone Kopmasu hit Philippines, the national disaster agency said. The wind speed reached 100 kilometers per hour as it moved away from the north of the country. Four people were killed in the landslides in Benguet province, […]
The suspect sought as a fugitive within the private military establishment of the Fethullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) was caught in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The suspect, who was caught in a joint operation initiated by Mersin Police Department’s Anti-Terrorism Branch Directorate and TRNC police, was brought to Mersin, Turkey by sea to take […]
A concrete factory got burnt after lava flowing from the volcano reached the building on La Palma Island. As the northern side of the volcano collapsed three days ago, regional authorities declared a lockdown for 3,000 residents living near the factory. Miguel Angel Morcuende, Director of the Response Committee, stated that the fire in the […]
A small plane crashed in residential area in San Diego County, located on the US-Mexico border. San Diego Fire Department responded the fire. There was great damage to the houses in the area where the plane crashed. Police warned residents to stay away from the scene. At least two people were reported to have been […]
A bomb-laden vehicle was detonated in the Afrin district center of Syria. Five civilians were killed in the terrorist attack; 10 others were injured. Local sources reported that more casualties are feared. Civil defense teams extinguished the fire that occurred following the attack. Injured were taken to hospitals.
In Tunisia, the new government led by Najla Bouden Romdhane sworn in the Carthage Palace in the presence of President Kais Saied. Tunisia’s new Prime Minister, Romdhane, said at the swearing-in ceremony that state institutions should be restructured. She added that her government will try to regain the trust of the international community in the […]
Turkey launched humanitarian aid campaign for the people of Afghanistan, delivering food aid to 15,000 Afghans in the cities of Kabul, Ghazni, Meydan Sar, Saidabad, Tahar, Kunduz, Baglan and Kandahar. The aid amounting 60 tons was delivered to the families of orphans and disabled citizens living in the farthest villages, as well as to refugee […]