TEKNOFEST, the world’s largest aviation and technology festival, kicked off for the first time in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), featuring thrilling aerial displays by SOLOTÜRK and the Akıncı UAV. Held at the Old Ercan Airport, the festival drew applause with its opening air shows and will continue through May 4 with exhibitions, […]
A fire caused by a ruptured natural gas pipeline on El Wahat Road in Egypt’s 6 October City left three dead and 13 injured. The blaze, sparked during unauthorized excavation work, damaged several vehicles. Authorities said the fire is now under control and gas service has resumed. Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli has ordered an investigation, […]
A new Presidential Complex in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) will be inaugurated by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on May 3. Built in Lefkoşa at a cost of 4.5 billion liras, the project includes the presidential palace, parliament, and a national garden, modeled after Türkiye’s Beştepe complex. Facilities include courtrooms, a mosque for […]
New Zealand is battling its strongest winds in a decade, prompting states of emergency in Christchurch and other regions. Schools and flights were canceled in the capital Wellington, where wind speeds reached 87 km/h. Authorities issued a red weather alert and urged residents to stay indoors. Flooding and landslides hit Christchurch, while evacuations were ordered […]
Severe storms across Pennsylvania and Oklahoma have left six dead and caused widespread damage. In Oklahoma, two people died after their vehicles were swept away by floodwaters, prompting evacuations and rescues. Four others died in Pennsylvania due to falling trees and power poles. The storm disrupted flights in Dallas and left over 400,000 without […]
Two people were killed and five injured in a Russian drone strike on Ukraine’s Odessa, damaging homes, a school, a supermarket, and infrastructure. Fires broke out across the city. Ukraine’s rail company reported damage to tracks and power lines, rerouting freight trains to maintain port access. In Kharkiv, a drone hit a gas station, […]
A sandstorm has swept through the Gaza Strip, damaging tents sheltering displaced Palestinians amid ongoing Israeli attacks. Authorities warned the storm poses health risks, especially for people with asthma, allergies, and chronic illnesses.
Israel has appealed for international aid to battle massive forest fires sweeping through Beit Shemesh and Jerusalem, with one suspect detained for possible arson. Fires broke out in five locations, prompting Israel to request firefighting assistance from Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Croatia, and Bulgaria. Talks are ongoing with other nations, including France, the UK, and Argentina. […]
A group of high school students from Saitama’s Omiya Kita High School visited the Tokyo Mosque as part of a cultural study program ahead of a trip to Malaysia and Singapore. The mosque welcomed 350 students, reflecting growing interest in Islam across Japan. Turkish Religious Services Counselor Muhammed Rashid Alas said the Tokyo Mosque […]
A massive power outage across Spain and parts of Portugal on Monday disrupted transport, mobile networks, and financial systems. Spanish authorities confirmed seven deaths linked to the blackout. In Galicia, three people reportedly died from generator fumes, while others in Madrid and Ferrol died due to fire or health complications. An investigation into the incidents […]