In Italy, a fire broke out at two different points continue in the province of Oristano, located on the Sardinia Island in the Mediterranean. About 500 people were evacuated from their homes, and 20,000 hectare of land burned down. Firefighting efforts continue on the area. Greece and France also joined the efforts with helicopters.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added the Hima Cultural Area in the Najran region of Saudi Arabia to the World Heritage List at the 44th session held in Fuzhou, China. Located in an arid and mountainous region in the southwestern part of Saudi Arabia, the Hima Cultural Area contains a substantial […]
In Leverkusen, Germany, an explosion occurred in the industrial site where the pharmaceutical company Bayer’s factory is located. A black smoke plume rising from the fire filled the sky, and Germany’s Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance called on residents to stay indoors as the explosion poses danger. Five workers are missing and […]
In Mexico, a heavy rain and hail caused flooding last night in the city of Zapopan, in the state of Jalisco. Hundreds of houses and a dozen cars were damaged. Around 60 people who were trapped by flood were rescued with boats. Swamps and holes occurred across the city due to heavy rain. Search and […]
In Tunisia, people gathered in front of the parliament building to prostest after Tunisian President Kais Saied dismisses the country’s Prime Minister Hisham Al-Mashishi, and suspends the parliament. Hundreds of protesters waved posters criticizing what they call a coup d’etat. Rached Ghannouchi, speaker of the Tunisian Parliament and leader of the Ennahda Movement, described Saied’s […]
In the US, a sandstorm occurred in the Utah state on Sunday afternoon caused 20 vehicle pile-up on Interstate 15 highway near the town of Kanosh. Seven people were killed, and several people were taken to the hospital in critical condition. Ground and air ambulances were used to transport the crash victims. The highway was […]
In Niger, the Turkish Red Crescent and 11 non-governmental organizations met with people in need for aid, in the village of Kollo in the city of Tilla Beri, 53 kilometers from the capital Niamey. They delivered clothing and food to children and families. The committee was the first international aid committee to visit the village, […]
A heavy rain caused flooding in London, England. Many roads were closed and vehicles were stuck on the roads due to flooding. Eight metro stations were also closed. No one was killed or injured.
In China, a sandstorm hit Dunhuang city in Gansu province. The sandstorm, exceeded 100 meters in height, affected a large part of the city. The visibility distance decreased below 5 meters, and traffic police warned drivers to keep away from highways.
The total doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered in Turkey during the ongoing vaccination campaign has surpassed 60 million on Wednesday, according to the Health Ministry. Number of people who received first dose of vaccine has reached 38.4 million. Over 18.5 million people have received second dose of a coronavirus vaccine according to data from […]