Rohingya refugees mark 5th year of mass migration to Bangladesh

Rohingya refugees mark 5th year of mass migration to Bangladesh

  On August 25, 2017, over 700,000 Rohingya Muslims fled to Bangladesh after their villages and homes were attacked and destroyed. Around 40,000 Rohingya Muslims sought refuge in India, while 1 million struggle to survive in the camps established in and around Cox’s Bazaar in Bangladesh, the world’s largest refugee camp. The Rohingya Muslims, who […]

Turkey exports 2 tons of salmon

Turkey exports 2 tons of salmon

Two tons of salmon farmed in Çat Dam in Adıyaman, Turkey is being exported around World. Çat Dam is a very favorable place among farmers for doing culture fishing. The water temperatures in summer seasons between 15 and 22 centigrade make Çat Dam a very suitable environment for the growth of salmon fishes. “Salmons are […]

Floods have killed over 900 in Pakistan

Floods have killed over 900 in Pakistan

National Disaster Management Authority in Pakistan stated that the floods caused by monsoon rains have killed 903 and injured nearly 300 in Pakistan in the last two and a half months. The floods leaving thousands of people homeless killed 70 and damaged more than 82.000 houses in the last 24 hours. Pakistan government called for […]

2 injured in Israeli strikes on Syria

Israeli airstrikes on Masyaf town in the central Syrian province of Hama and Tartus Governorate in the west of the country on Thursday injured two civilians, local sources said. Syria’s air defense systems intercepted some of the missiles coming from over the Mediterranean Sea before they reached their targets. The airstrikes targeted Iran-backed militia positions […]

homes evacuated after forest fire breaks out in Israel

Dozens of homes were evacuated after a forest fire broke out near the city of Beit Shemesh, Israel. Six planes, and a fire helicopter joined the firefighting efforts, an official statement said. As of Thursday evening, the fire had not been brought under control. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Global warming hits Turkey’s Mount Ararat

Global warming proving its affects all over the world hit Turkey’s tallest mountain. The snow on Mount Ararat’s summit, that is 5.137 meters above sea level, is gradually melting because of the increasing temperatures. “Especially the southern side of the mountain lost a significant amount of snow. Thanks to the slope exposure and topographical characteristics […]

plane engine catches fire in mid-air

The engine of a Viva Aerobus plane caught fire in mid-air while flying from Guadalajara, Mexico, to Los Angeles, USA. Following engine failure, the plane made an emergency landing at Guadalajara Airport. The airport management stated that the plane landed at the airport without any problems. Eight flights at the airport were delayed due to […]

boy dragged by flood waters rescued

Heavy rain caused flash floods in the Esenyurt district of Istanbul. Two people, including a child, were caught in floodwaters while attempting to cross a road. The boy, dragged by the flood waters, held onto a car that was stranded on the street. People who rushed to help rescued the child from the flood waters. […]

Flood in istanbul almost drowns stray dog

Flood emerging after downpour captured a stray dog in Istanbul, Turkey. A citizen saved the dog dragging along the floodwater by running beside it and grabbing its neck.  The lucky dog’s moments are captured by a witness’ phone.

Imran Khan granted pre-arrest bail by Pakistani court

An Islamabad anti-terrorism court on Thursday granted former prime minister Imran Khan interim bail in a case registered against him for his controversial remarks about a female judge during a rally in the capital last week. Judge Raja Jawad Abbas Hassan granted the bail till September 1 against a surety of 100,000 Pakistani rupees. The […]