As tensions in Ukraine reached a peak, Luhansk People’s Republic leader Leonid Pasechnik and Donetsk People’s Republic leader Denis Pushilin called on residents of the region, which unilaterally declared independence, to flee to Russia. “I invite the residents of the country who do not have a mobilization order and social life support to go to […]
Thousands of homes and businesses in England lost power due to the Eunice storm, and schools and businesses were reported to be temporarily closed. Highways were closed, and train, bus, ferry, and airline services were canceled across the country. Meteorology Directorate in the country issued a “red alert,” while authorities urged citizens to “stay at […]
Search and rescue efforts continue on the ferry that left the Greek city of Igoumenitsa to go to Italy and burst into the flames near Corfu Island. 14 people among 278 on board were reported to be missing. Six of the missing were identified, including a Turkish national, authorities said. A helicopter was put on […]
An 11-month-old Wang Yuji, who can barely stand or walk, has become an online celebrity. A video shows her snowboarding in north China’s Chongli. The video went viral on social media.
Turkey joined NATO on 18 Feb 1952, marking the 70th anniversary of the historical event today. The Turkish Ministry of National Defense has shared a special video clip to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Turkey’s accession to NATO. Turkish armed forces displayed in the video clip, in which they are seen conducting joint military missions […]
The Thai government is changing the name of it’s the capital city, Bangkok. The Thai Royal Office released a statement on their official social media account that the English name of the Bangkok has changed to “Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Bangkok)”, as it is pronounced in Thai. Office noted that it will be referred to […]
A pregnant woman gave birth to a baby boy on flight from Sanya to Chengdu in China. The woman suddenly went into labor pain midflight, where a nurse and several flight attendants on board worked together to deliver the baby boy. The passengers in the cabin applauded as the baby was born to bless the […]
Hundreds of people, who performed Friday prayers at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka, carried out a protest against the hijab ban imposed on Muslim students at schools in the Karnataka state of India. Protesters stated that the headscarf is a right of Muslim women and emphasized that the Indian government wants […]
In Hong Kong, alarms bells have started to ring for the 5th wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, even though the government has been following a successful policy in the pandemic. In Hong Kong, which has a “zero case” policy as in China, the health system has a struggling fight with COVID-19. With the effect […]
On Wednesday, a fire broke out in the cargo hold of “Felicity Ace” named ship, which departed from Germany’s Emden city to the US on February 10. The 22 crew members of the ship, which is carrying thousands of luxury vehicles including 1.100 Porsches, Bentleys, Audis and Lamborghinis, were evacuated as the flames spread on […]