A meteor was spotted overnight in Victoria, Australia, causing panic in the region. Locals from Melbourne to Ballarat and Bendigo reported seeing the meteor, followed by the sound of an explosion. Security and vehicle cameras captured the event. Geoscience Australia confirmed that while tremors were reported, no seismic activity was detected during the meteor’s passage.
Orta Asya Investment Holding, a subsidiary of Türkiye’s Ihlas Holding, has signed significant agreements to invest in two hydroelectric power plants in Kyrgyzstan. The projects, the 912 MW Kazarman and 1,305 MW Kokomeren plants, aim to enhance Kyrgyzstan’s energy independence and strengthen regional energy corridors. The agreements, signed with Kyrgyz Energy Minister Taalaybek Ibrayev, […]
Australian Prime Minister Antony Albanese announced that Australia will recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September. This decision follows similar moves by France, the UK, and Canada. Albanese emphasized that Australia received commitments from the Palestinian Authority on disarmament, elections, and recognition of Israel’s right to exist. He stated […]
Alperen Uslu, an amateur angler off the coast of Antalya’s Manavgat district in Türkiye, captured footage of a 15-meter sperm whale 10 miles from Side Harbor. Uslu, who often shares his encounters on social media, described how they maintained a respectful distance, filming from 50 meters away. The whale, possibly separated from its herd, dived […]
Hong Kong is a vibrant, fast-paced city famous for its stunning skyline, rich history, and role as a leading international financial hub. Sitting on the southeastern coast of China, it includes a mainland area and more than 200 islands, blending Eastern and Western cultures in a way few cities can. In Chinese, it’s called Xiang […]
Bitlis, with its high-altitude plateaus and clear skies free from light pollution, is becoming a top destination for stargazing and astrophotography. The areas around Lake Nemrut Crater and Ahlat plateaus are particularly popular with campers and photographers. Dr. Cihan Önen, an experienced nature observer, highlighted Bitlis’ low population and minimal city lights as key […]
A landslide triggered by heavy rains in Gilgit-Baltistan, northern Pakistan, killed seven people and injured several others. The landslide occurred as a group was repairing a water canal, leaving 15 people trapped. Rescue teams recovered eight bodies, and seven survivors were hospitalized. The region has also been affected by flooding, which damaged irrigation systems and […]
Five journalists were killed in an Israeli army attack on a journalists’ tent near Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. The victims included Anas al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, and camera operators Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, and Moamen Aliwa. The Israeli army claimed al-Sharif was a Hamas member disguised as a journalist, directing attacks against Israeli civilians and […]
Six people were rescued alive from a collapsed building in Sındırgı, Balıkesir, following a 6.1 magnitude earthquake. Search and rescue teams, including AFAD, fire department, and paramedics, worked quickly to free the survivors, including Nihat Önbaş, Ayşe Güleş, and others. Sound monitoring continues as teams listen for signs of further survivors.
Amid Israel’s expanding occupation of Gaza, hunger continues to devastate the region. Palestinians, desperate for aid, are flocking to the few trucks that have entered, with 1,210 trucks arriving since July 27, far below the 8,400 needed. In the last 24 hours, 35 people were killed and 304 injured by Israeli fire as they tried […]