Massive fireworks show at burj kalifa

Dubai welcomed the new year with a spectacular fireworks and lighting show from the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Lasting for several minutes, the show was spectated with great interest.

Russia hits Kiev: 1 dead, 11 injured

Hours before the new year, Russia killed 1 and injured 11 with a missile attack carried out on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on Telegram account that the explosions affected the Solomianskyi, Pechersk and Holosiivskyi regions and that a Japanese journalist was amongst the injured. Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Deputy Head of the Presidential […]

Flood disrupts transportation in scotland

Floodwaters that hit many streets and alleys and caused rivers to overflow and disruption in transportation in Scotland. Rail services were largely halted as Railroads in the western, eastern, and central parts of the country were drowned. The flood also caused some sections of the M9 and M74 motorways to be closed to traffic.

Camacho supporters takes to Santa Cruz streets after detention

The arrest of Luis Fernando Camacho, Governor of Santa Cruz the main opposition leader in Bolivia and who was charged with leading the coup in 2019, on December 28, once again caused stir in Santa Cruz. Supporters of Camacho blocked streets and set fire to vehicles and the barricades made of tires. Police used tear […]

Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at age 95

Vatican Spokesperson Matteo Bruni said in a written statement, “I regret to inform you that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away today at 09:34 am at the monastery of Mater Ecclesiae in the Vatican,” and added that more information will be provided as soon as possible. Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of Catholics, had announced […]

pilot performs emergency landing on mountain in Italy

A Piper PA-28 light aircraft that took off from the Trento-Mattarello Airport in Italy with 3 people landed on a snow-covered area on the Lagorai mountain range due to a failure in the engine. After performing the emergency landing on the sloppy mountain at an altitude of 2,100 meters, the 22-year-old young pilot, with his […]

Drunk driver crashes into shop, nearly kills 2

An alcoholic driver moving at high speed in Buenos Aires, Argentina, crashed into a shop, bringing 2 people close to death. One of the casualties in front of the shop managed to dodge the car at the last moment, while the other casualty survived the incident thanks to the desk in front of him.

Nearly 5 kg of cocaine found in Paraguayan woman’s luggages

A total of 4,956 kilograms of black cocaine was detected in 2 suitcases of a Paraguayan woman who was traveling to Turkey, at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport near Asunsion, the capital of Paraguay, on Wednesday, December 28. Police estimate that the market value of the cocaine, which was probably produced in black color so as […]

algeria promotes green travel with car-free event in capital, algiers

A car-free event was held on the main street of Algerian capital’s city center on Friday with participation of various cultural and sporting facilities. The organizers aimed to promote the green travel concept and raise awareness of environmental conservation, especially among young people, also creating space for students to occupy themselves during their winter vacation.

Visitors in Ahlat, Türkiye’s historical district in Bitlis, increase

Visitors flocked to the Ahlat region in Türkiye’s Bitlis province, which is an open-air museum that houses the world’s largest Turkish-Islamic Cemetery and is notable for its historical artifacts. In 2022, 150,000 people visited the region, which is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Tentative List and also known as the Orkhon Monuments of Anatolia. […]