deadly chlorine gas leak kills at least 2 in Mexico

Chlorine gas leak from old gas cylinder killed 2 people and poisoned 29 others in an ironworks in the city of Culiacan in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. Five children, 2 paramedics, 1 firefighter, and 1 police officer were among those poisoned, officials stated. A large number of paramedics and civil defense teams were dispatched […]

Forest Fire in Antalya Brings Under Control

The forest fire in Antalya that broke out yesterday was reported to be under control. Eight helicopters, 7 firefighting planes, 20 water tanks, 2 water tankers, 2 fire engines, 2 wheeled excavators, and 198 personnel responded to the fire. After about 2 hours of effort, the fire was brought under control.

giant fossilized tusk discovered in israel

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) reported that a 500,000-year-old fossilized tusk was unearthed within the framework of their work with Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University. “This is the largest complete fossilized tusk ever found in a prehistoric site in the Near East,” said Avi Levy, an Israel Antiquities Authority Prehistory Specialist. The 2.5-metre-long tusk […]

Women allowed to watch football in Iran

For the second time, Iranian women watched the football match between Perspolis and Sanat Naft Abadan at Tehran Azadi Stadium. Iranian women see the move as a significant step forward for women watching football from the tribunes. While 500 women were given tickets to watch the football match at Azadi Stadium, the Iranian Ministry of […]

Israeli airplanes strike airport in Aleppo

According to a Syrian military source, Israeli planes launched a missile attack on Aleppo International Airport this evening, causing material damage. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, based in the United Kingdom, said the airstrikes targeted the positions and warehouses of Iran-backed militias in the area. There were no casualties reported.

Landslide in Mexico

A landslide occurred in the city of Chamula in the Mexican state of Chiapas due to heavy rains. The road to the Chicumtantic town was completely closed. Falling stones and soil reportedly reached the wall of a house nearby. No casualties were reported in the incident.

Lightning collapses terminal station’s roof in Turkey

Lightning strike amid downpour and flood terrified the passengers in a terminal in Bursa, Turkey. The lightning collapsing the building’s roof caused injuries. The passengers had to wait in the terminal building because of the flood outside. Flood and storm also collapsed trees and blocked traffic.

moment car crashes into street vendor in Turkey

A female driver crashed into a street vendor selling sweets on a street in Bursa, Turkey. The man trapped under the overturned cart following the crash. The paramedics arrived in the scene and gave first aid. The injured man was later taken to hospital by an ambulance. The man reportedly has broken his nose and […]

Over 20 bears swarmed garbage dump in Erzurum,Turkey

More than 20 bears swarmed a garbage dump of Şenkaya district in Erzurum to feed. Marinna Yanar, an Ukraian resident capturing the large bears, said that it is a frequently seen incident to witness wild animals such as wolves and bears feeding on the city garbage. She also said that she once saw 28 bears […]

Dazzling Sunset in Turkey’s Bayburt

Postcard-worthy moments appeared during sunset in Bayburt, Turkey. The visual feast lasted for about an hour, during which locals found suitable hills to take photos and enjoy the moment. The sun, sometimes hiding behind the clouds, mesmerized people with its orange, red and yellow tones.   Öznur Demir