Jinshanling Great Wall in N. China dazzles in first snow of 2023

The Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, located in Luanping County, Hebei Province, has transformed into a picturesque winter wonderland following the first snowfall of 2023. This iconic structure, which dates back to the 3rd century BC and was completed during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spanning several provinces and […]

Food prices rise in Czech Republic

Despite a decline in retail sales in the Czech Republic over the past 7 months, food prices have continued to rise, according to data from the Czech Statistics Office. In November, there was a 9.6% decrease in retail sales of non-food products, a 9.2% decrease in food products, and an 8.7% decrease in retail sales […]

Insect food shop in Tokyo draws curious crowds

An edible insect shop opened in the tourist district of Tokyo, Ueno, became an overnight sensation. The shop, which serves the insects that customers first buy from the vending machine right in front of the shop, attracted great attention in a country where insects are not so popular. Unusual tastes such as insect skewers, insect […]

Tornado hits US southeast and resulted in 7 deaths

Tornadoes and heavy rain hit the states of Alabama and Georgia in the southeast of the USA. At least 6 people lost their lives in Autauga County and another person died as a result of a tree falling on their vehicle in Butts County. Governor Ivey announced that Autauga, Chambers, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore and Tallapoosa […]

Death toll from Philippines floods rise to 17

Heavy rains have been affecting the Philippines since January 2, causing floods and landslides in various parts of the country. The death toll from the floods and landslides has risen to 17, with 7 people injured. Authorities have stated that the search for 2 missing people is still ongoing. In Cagayan, Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, […]

Abandoned Salvodarion sisters found on the US-Mexican border

Three sisters, aged 9, 6, and 2 from El Salvador, were found on the Rio Grande River on the US-Mexico border, and were rescued by Mexican authorities. When the immigrant girls were found among the bushes on the islet, no adults were accompanying them. Mexico’s National Institute of Migration announced that the children were placed […]

German police evict Lützerath village occupied by climate activists

German police have forcefully removed climate activists from the occupied Lützerath village in Erkelenz Town, North Rhine-Westphalia. The eviction came after months of protests against the mining operations of RWE energy company, which had purchased the village a year ago with plans to demolish it. Activists had set up barricades and taken refuge in abandoned […]

Anti-government protests spread and intensify across Peru

Anti-government protests, which began after the impeachment and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo by Congress on December 7, spread to 41 states in Peru. Protesters want the resignation of Dina Boluarte, who became president after Castillo, and an early election. Protesters tried to take over the Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco and […]

Bus services disrupted due to drivers strike in London

London bus services from Abellio are partially closed due to a drivers’ strike over pay conditions in the UK. It was reported that the industrial action mostly affected services in West and South London and delayed some school routes. The bus service will resume the following day at 6 a.m.