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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
Hurricane Ian hit the US state of Florida after Cuba, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The storm and heavy rains caused floods in the state ahead of the hurricane. Around 2,500,000 people living in Florida were ordered to evacuate this morning. The state governor said that 42,000 soldiers, 7,000 national guards, 179 aircraft, […]
The speeding vehicle rolled over several times on the street in the Mexican city of Poza Rica, which is located in the state of Veracruz. Amelia Salas, 16, died in the accident after being thrown out of the car’s window and hitting the pavement. Regina Vera, who was determined to be the driver of the […]
Thousands of Czechs gathered in Prague’s Wenceslas Square to demonstrate against the energy policies of Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s government. The demonstrators demanded that the Czech Republic sign direct gas supply contracts with Russia at low prices, leave the European Union (EU), NATO and the World Health Organization (WHO), and become a neutral country. Interior […]