Oil tanker explosion in Thailand: 1 dead, 2 injured

One person died, 2 injured and 4 people disappeared after an explosion that occurred on an oil tanker anchored in the Mae Klong river near the capital of Thailand, Bangkok. The violent explosion also caused damage on nearby houses. A search and rescue operation was initiated for the 4 missing crew members. Thirakhunphisuth said that […]

Paris’ Eiffel Tower displays “Stop execution in Iran” slogans

While the number of people sentenced to death for participating in the Mahsa Amini protests in Iran continues to rise, Paris Municipality in France supported the Iranian protesters. “Stop execution in Iran” slogans were displayed on the world-famous landmark Eiffel Tower at 6.30 p.m local time by the Paris Municipality. It was announced that the […]

Frozen bird sanctuary in Türkiye’s Bitlis

Postcard-worthy scenes were formed in the Ahlat district of Bitlis, Türkiye, after bird sanctuary froze due to severe cold. While the frozen ponds and small waterfalls in the region, which is home to dozens of bird species, caused many birds to migrate to warmer regions, a few  still remain to enjoy the unfrozen areas.

Türkiye’s Kızılırmak Delta in danger of drought

Türkiye’s Kızılırmak Delta Wetland and Bird Sanctuary, which is on the UNESCO World Temporary Heritage List, dried up and the landscape resembled a desert. Thousands of acres of wetland in the Delta have dried up due to the lack of expected precipitation in the autumn and winter seasons. Yörükler neighborhood resident and 50 years fisherman […]

bangladesh celebrates shakrain festival in dhaka

The annual festival Shakrain, also known as Ghuri Utsob or kite festival, was held in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, on Saturday. Taking place in every ninth month of the Bengali calendar (Jan. 14 or Jan. 15 in the Gregorian calendar), the festival carries importance in the old Dhaka culture for symbolizing unity and friendship. Strict […]

Drug shortage remains in France

France is currently experiencing shortages of certain drugs such as paracetamol and amoxicillin. Pharmacists have had difficulties obtaining drugs and have reported delays in delivery since the end of last year. According to the authorities, the reason for the shortage in drugs supplied from China is that its factories are dealing with the COVID-19 epidemic. […]

Ukrainian army and citizens dig trench along border with Belarus

In cooperation with citizens, the Ukrainian army dug trenches on the border with Belarus, which is an ally of Russia, to increase security measures against possible attacks. Approximately 100,000 square meters of the area have also been armed with fortifications. Belarus, which considers Russia’s offensive as “military operations” had declared its support for Russia. Last […]

China to build Belgrade-Budapest railway in Serbia

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Saturday that the Serbian section of the Chinese-built Belgrade-Budapest railway will greatly benefit the country’s economy and local development once completed. The railway, which is about 350 km long, is a flagship project under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative and is a result of deepening cooperation between China […]

china releases 400 endangered milu deers into new nature reserve

Shishou Milu Deer National Nature Reserve in China has released 400 milu deer, a species strictly protected by the country due to its endangerment in wild, into a brand-new 533-hectare buffer zone. To increase the population and to preserve it, China has constructed three reserves, including the Shishou Milu Deer National Nature Reserve in Hubei […]