Saudi Arabia renovates visiting places in Medina

Saudi Arabian authorities are renovating the sacred places of visit in Medina in Münevvere due to the influx occurring after the two-year epidemic period and for making it look as its previous appearance. The 7 mosques, which were first built as stone buildings, have returned to their old stony appearance and received landscaping while being […]

Egypt’s population to surpass 158 million in 2050

Data from the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) of the Cabinet of Egypt was highlighted on Sunday in a report indicating that Egypt’s population is expected to reach 158.8 million in 2050, up from 109.3 million in 2021. According to the report, the large population growth is attributed to high fertility rates (3.2), which […]

Lake Van’s receding waters unveil underwater microbialities in Türkiye

Water levels in the world’s largest soda lake, Van, in eastern Turkey, continue to fall. The recent water decline exposed microbialites on the lake’s surface, which are carbonate muds formed by microbes. Microbialites appear more frequently in various regions with each passing day, particularly in the village of Incekaya on the shores of Lake Van […]

Helicopters collide in Australia: 4 death 8 injured

Two helicopters collided on the beach near the Seaworld Theme Park in Australia’s popular tourist spot, the Gold Coast. In the collision, which took place around 2 p.m. local time, 4 people died and 8 were injured, 3 were in serious condition. Many ambulances and rescue teams were sent to the scene. Gary Worrell of […]

Frozen lake enlivened by cormorants’ visit in Türkiye’s Sivas

Hafik Lake, a home to many migratory bird species in Türkiye’s Sivas province, partially froze as temperatures dropped to minus 7 degrees. Hundreds of cormorants, who came to take a break in the non-freezing parts, brought the lake back to life. Visiting the frozen lake, Hasan Öztürk, a worker at a facility by the location, […]

Dreamy view of fog from the air in Türkiye’s Istanbul

The fog, which was effective in the morning hours in Türkiye’s İstanbul, created postcard images. At Istanbul Airport, while the Air Traffic Control Tower remained within the fog clouds, the passage of the planes through the clouds was seen from different points of view. A picturesque view of clouds and airplanes, along with the sun, […]

Attack on Mexican prison: 14 dies

As a result of a shooting at a prison in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, 14 people, including 10 guardians, died, 13 injured, and 24 inmates escaped. The incident broke out after the attackers appearing at the prison with armored vehicles and opening fire on the guards. The attack was brought under control by security forces. An […]

Crotia switched to Euro and joined the Schengen area

Croatia, which joined the EU in 2013, changed its currency from the Kuna to the Euro with the new year and joined the Schengen Zone, which allows passport-free travel to Eurozone countries. A ceremony held at midnight at the Bregana crossing point, on the Slovenian border, the police lifted the barrier for the last time […]

chemical factory explosion kills 2, injures 17 in India

Two died and 17 injured in a boiler explosion and fire in a chemical factory in Nashik, Maharashtra, India. Four of the casualties were reported to be in serious condition. Officials stated that the number of workers at the factory was less than usual as it was the first day of the new year. The […]

Dozens evacuated after Hotel fire in Japan

A fire broke out last night in a hotel in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Despite the efforts of dozens of firefighters, the flames were brought under control after about 10 hours of work. About 100 people, including 20 hotel staff, were evacuated from the building. No casualties were reported in the fire, while a firefighter […]