The statue of General Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Virginia was removed. The statue was targeted in the protests against racism and police violence that started after the murder of George Floyd by the police. General Lee objected to the abolition of slavery and defended the white supremacy during the American Civil War. The statue […]
A fire broke out at a hospital for Covid-19 patients killed 14 in Tetovo, North Macedonia. Health Minister Venko Filipce stated that the loss of life may increase, and that some patients were transferred to a hospital in the capital Skopje. The fire thought to have been triggered by oxygen cylinders that provide oxygen to […]
The world’s largest satellite fair Satellite 2021 held in Washington DC in the US has started. The most important participants of the satellite industry, which has a size of approximately 1 trillion dollars, will come together at the fair. Turkish tech and satellite firms Türksat, TUSAŞ and PROFEN are also participating in the fair. Türksat […]
The trial over the 13 November 2015 terrorist attacks, where 132 people were killed, and hundreds were wounded, is set to begin in France. The attacks had targeted the Bataclan concert hall, the Stade de France national sports stadium, and several restaurants and bars. In the case, a total of 20 men, 11 of whom […]
Russian Emergencies Minister Yevgeny Zinichev has died on duty while saving a person’s life, the ministry announced on Wednesday. The tragedy happened during search and rescue exercise in north Russia’s Norilsk to protect the Arctic zone from emergencies. According to Russian media, a person standing by the shore fell into the water during the exercise, […]
Protests erupted in El Salvador after the cryptocurrency Bitcoin started to be used as legal tender as of yesterday. The demonstrations began after the value of bitcoin dropped from $52,000 to $43,000. Shouting anti-government slogans, the protesters blocked the streets and set the tires on fire. El Salvador’s President Nayip Bukele, who did not step […]
Around 15,000 tons of oil spilled at the sea from a power plant in Banya, Syria have reached the coasts of Cyprus and Hatay, Turkey. The oil spills at coastal Hatay caused an environmental disaster as it affected green sea turtles and other animals on the beach. Dead green sea turtles covered in oil were […]
A gas explosion in a 9-storey residential building killed 2 people and wounded 8 in the city of Noginsk near Moscow. So far, 170 people have been evacuated. Buildings and vehicles were damaged nearby the scene. The explosion may be occurred due to the pressure in the natural gas line. An investigation was launched for […]
Japanese ambassador to Saudi Arabia Iwai Fumio visited the Shaqra region of the capital Riyadh. Ambassador Fumio was hosted at lunch by Shaqra Governor Adel Al-Bawardi during the visit. Mfatah, one of Saudi Arabia’s most famous dishes, was served to the ambassador. Governor Bawardi taught Ambassador Fumio how to eat rice with his hands.
At least one person was killed after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit the southern Mexican coastal city of Acapulco in Guerrero state on Tuesday night. The Civil Protection Agency of the state said the quake has led to rock falls and landslides onto roads. In Mexico City, people rushed to the streets as the quake was […]