The earthquakes that struck Afghanistan last week, killing 2,205 people and injuring 3,640, have left locals in panic. Fearing new tremors, residents are abandoning their homes and migrating to safer regions. Ghulam Sayeed from Darai Nur, Nangarhar, where 255 people died, said, “This earthquake has been going on for 10 days. Houses collapsed. People, children, […]
A 16-year-old boy armed with a shotgun attacked the Salih İşgören Police Station in İzmir’s Balçova district. Two police officers were killed and one was seriously injured. On the other hand, it was reported that the attacker was injured and detained. Authorities launched an investigation at the scene.
Israeli emergency services reported that four people were killed and 12 injured after two attackers opened fire from a bus in the Ramot settlement of Jerusalem. Authorities confirmed the attackers were killed, though their identities have not been disclosed.
A rare “Blood Moon” total lunar eclipse lit up skies across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Türkiye, turning the Moon red and orange. The next total lunar eclipse will occur on March 2–3, 2026, and will be visible across much of the globe.
A bridge under construction in Karbala, Iraq, collapsed, trapping several vehicles. After 13 hours of rescue efforts, authorities confirmed two deaths and seven injuries. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ordered an investigation, while arrest warrants were issued for three engineers and a traffic police officer linked to the project.
Türkiye’s Naval Forces are strengthening maritime security with the P-72 Maritime Patrol Aircraft, which provide aerial protection for drilling ships, detect enemy submarines, and support search and rescue missions. Operating from Cengiz Topel Naval Air Base in Kocaeli, the fleet plays a crucial role in defending Türkiye’s rights and interests in the Blue Homeland. […]
The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains in Pakistan since June 26 has risen to 905, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA). Punjab province, the worst-hit region, has recorded 56 deaths, with 1.3 million acres of farmland submerged after three rivers overflowed. Officials said over 4.2 million people and […]
At the launch of the Syrian Development Fund in Damascus, President Ahmed al-Sha’ara announced the auction of four luxury cars once owned by Bashar al-Assad and his family, valued at $20 million. Proceeds will be used for rebuilding war-torn Syria. The vehicles included a rare Ferrari F50 worth $3 million, a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, a […]
Brussels once again burst into color with the return of FlowerTime 2025. The Belgian capital and heart of the European Union embraced its biennial celebration of flowers, scents, and design. But this year, instead of a vast carpet covering the cobblestones of the Grand Place, the blooms were moved indoors, filling the salons of the […]
Typhoon Peipah brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to Japan, leaving at least 14,450 households without power and causing property damage in several prefectures, including Shizuoka, Miyazaki, Ibaraki, Aichi, and Ehime. Local authorities reported minor injuries from flying debris and shattered windows. The storm also disrupted local train services. Japan’s Meteorological Agency warned that […]