Forest fires in Japan’s Ehime and Okayama prefectures have been burning for four days, destroying 779 hectares. A new fire has also erupted in Miyazaki, prompting evacuation warnings for over 8,100 people. Firefighting efforts continue with reinforcements from multiple prefectures and the Japan Self-Defense Forces. Meanwhile, a fire in Iwate Prefecture last month killed […]
The Istanbul Strait Command plays a key role in Türkiye’s maritime security, overseeing mine countermeasures (MCM), patrol operations, and the enforcement of the Montreux Convention. Amid heightened vigilance due to the Russia-Ukraine war, the command has conducted over 24,000 hours of navigation and 5,000 flight hours to clear drifting mines in the Black Sea. […]
Wildfires in southern Chile have burned 7,821 hectares, with the largest fires in Traiguen, Galvarino, and Padre Las Casas. Authorities report 27 active fire zones between the Biobío and Araucanía regions. President Gabriel Boric stated that personnel from various public institutions have been deployed to support local firefighting efforts. Fire suppression operations continue.
Customs officers at Bulgaria’s Kaptan Andreevo Border Gate seized 229,980 euros and 20,000 pounds hidden in three trucks en route to Türkiye. In one case, 159,980 euros were found concealed in a truck’s refrigerator and heating ducts. Another truck had 70,000 euros wrapped in a curtain, while a third carried 20,000 pounds hidden in […]
Forest fires in South Korea have burned approximately 14,694 hectares, forcing the evacuation of over 3,000 people and leaving at least 11 seriously injured. Interim Minister of Internal Affairs and Security Ko Ki-dong stated that strong winds and dry conditions are hindering firefighting efforts. The South Korean military has deployed 5,000 personnel and 146 […]
Two US military Osprey aircraft made emergency landings at Matsumoto Airport in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture, temporarily disrupting air traffic. The landings occurred at 15:00 and 15:30 local time, with one aircraft departing shortly after. The runway was closed for about 1.5 hours, affecting some flights. The aircraft were affiliated with Futenma Air Base in Okinawa. […]
Hamdan Ballal, co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was detained by Israeli forces after being attacked by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. Settlers stormed the Palestinian village of Susya in Masafer Yatta, sparking clashes. Five American Jewish activists documenting the attack were also targeted. Ballal, injured in the assault, was taken […]
Police in Mersin, Türkiye, dismantled a three-person counterfeiting ring that produced and attempted to circulate fake US dollars worth approximately 300 million liras. Authorities seized 7.09 million counterfeit dollars, along with printing equipment, in an operation targeting the suspects. One courier was caught with 132,000 fake dollars and printing templates at a bus station. The […]
Forest fires in Japan’s Ehime and Okayama prefectures have been raging for three days, scorching 514 hectares of land. Over 16,000 households faced power outages, while evacuation warnings were issued to more than 1,000 residents in Imabari, Ehime. In Okayama’s Minami district, six structures were damaged, and efforts to contain the blaze continue with support […]
A landslide on a highway in Seoul’s Gangdong district created a massive sinkhole, 20 meters wide and 30 meters deep. A moving motorcycle fell into the pit, and the search for the rider is ongoing. A car narrowly avoided falling in, but its female driver was injured and hospitalized. Authorities believe a burst water […]