death toll from USA snowstorm rises to 26

The worst snowstorm in United States in the last 40 years has left 22 people dead. Power outages were reported in over 315,000 homes and businesses across the country yesterday evening. The electricity distribution company PJM Interconnection, which serves approximately 65 million people in at least 13 states across the country, stated that usage capacity […]

Turkish navy officials arrive in Pakistan with navy ship ‘Burgazada’

The Pakistan Navy announced that the Burgazada ship carrying Turkish navy officials who headed to Pakistan to improve the relations between the two countries in the navy field has arrived in Karachi. The visit of the Turkish navy, which was welcomed with a ceremony by the Pakistani officials and the Turkish diplomatic delegation, will contribute […]

dazzling Christmas celebrations in Barcelona

The Spanish capital Barcelona is celebrating the new year with Barcelona Christmas Festival and lightning decorations on big avenues and significant places until December 30th. The festival which will be taking place in the two main squares, Placa Catalunya and Placa Universitat is welcoming the public with a hundred activities such as concerts and cinema […]

2-storey building collapsed in Iran’s Tehran: 3 injured

Three workers injured after an old building collapsed at 11:04 am local time in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Fire department spokesperson said that the workers had fractures in their bodies and were taken to hospital. Many parked motorcycles were buried under the wreckage.

Eruptions continue in Mexico’s Popocatepetl Volcano

National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) reported that Popocatepetl Volcano erupted once and emitted gas 52 times. People in Puebla and Tlaxcala states were advised to take precautions against possible ashfall and mudflows that may occur with rain since ashes spread towards that direction. Authorities also warned the locals to stay away from the vicinity […]

Public bus collides with pickup truck in Türkiye: 4 injured

Four injured in a collision between a pickup truck and a public bus in Alanya district of Antalya, Türkiye. The incident, which injured 3 in the pickup truck and the driver of the bus, broke out as the driver attempted joining the D-400 main road. Luckily, the bus was not carrying passengers. No life-threatening injury […]

snow in tehran

First snowflakes of winter fell on Tehran, the capital of Iran. Citizens of the capital rushed to the parks to take pictures and play snowball. Tehran Municipality is working on salting and cleaning in parks and roads and taken measures against icing. Education was suspended in many cities.

Tribune collapses during basketball game in Egypt: 27 injured

At least 27 people were injured as stands of the Hassan Moustafa Sports Hall in Cairo, Egypt collapsed during a basketball game. Health ministry spokesperson stated that the casualties were transferred to hospital due to various fractures and that their condition is not critical. The match has been cancelled.

Hope fading for sailors on ship sunk in Thailand

Search and rescue efforts for 17 sailors who were lost, and identification works for 6 of the 12 people who died after the incident that a Thai navy with a crew of 105 sank in the Gulf of Thailand last Sunday continue on the 6th day. A funeral ceremony for the 6 soldiers was held […]

Opponents of Netanyahu Government take to streets in Israel

After the elections on 1 November in Israel, Likud Party leader Benjamin Netanyahu, who was tasked with forming a government, informed President Isaac Herzog that the cabinet was ready minutes before the deadline at midnight on December 21. Following the announcement, hundreds gathered in Haifa to protest the forming of the government. Protesters marched with […]