A fire at a telecommunications data center in Cairo has killed 4 people and injured 22 others, mostly from smoke inhalation. The blaze, which broke out at the Ramses distribution hub of Telecom Egypt, caused widespread disruptions to internet, phone, and banking services across the city. Authorities cut power to the building to prevent […]
The death toll from the devastating floods in Texas has risen to 104, with dozens still missing. The disaster, which struck last Friday, hit the Kerr County area hardest, particularly the riverside city of Kerrville and the Texas Hill Country region known as “flood alley.” At least 28 children were among the 84 victims confirmed […]
Beyzanur Akkuş of Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality Sports Club claimed the gold medal in the women’s 65 kg category at the U20 European Wrestling Championship in Caorle, Italy. Akkuş defeated Russian wrestler Margarita Salnazarian in the final match. Trabzon officials praised her achievement, stating they will continue to support young athletes and promote sports across the […]
Clashes between police and protesters during Kenya’s “Saba Saba Day” demonstrations have left 10 people dead and 29 injured, according to the Kenya National Human Rights Commission. Authorities arrested 37 people and reported two kidnappings amid unrest in 17 counties. Police used live ammunition and tear gas to disperse crowds in Nairobi, where major roads […]
A powerful storm swept across Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia, disrupting transportation and causing material damage. In Hungary, Budapest’s Liszt Ferenc Airport was temporarily closed, and train services halted due to fallen trees and damaged power lines. In Croatia, a catamaran capsized near Kaprije Island, throwing nine people into the sea—two were […]
A Nigerian child suffering from liver failure was given a second chance at life in Türkiye. Mercy Adesuwe Etemini, a 2-year-old from Nigeria, underwent a successful liver transplant in Antalya after being diagnosed with biliary atresia, a rare condition where bile ducts are missing at birth. The transplant was performed on May 15 by […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Andrey Nikitin as Deputy Minister of Transport, replacing Roman Starovoit. Nikitin had been serving as deputy since February. No official reason was given for Starovoit’s dismissal, though Russian media suggest the decision was made months ago. Nikitin pledged to improve Russia’s transportation sector, calling it essential for the country’s […]
Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip overnight killed 16 Palestinians and injured dozens. Palestinian sources reported that 3 people, including 2 women, died in Khan Younis, while another 3 were killed in the Bureij Refugee Camp. Six people, including a child, were killed and 25 injured in an attack on Al-Rimal Health Center. Additional strikes […]
Typhoon Danas battered Taiwan’s southern and central regions, leaving 2 dead and over 500 injured. Around 400,000 households remain without power, with wind speeds in Chiayi reaching over 200 km/h. Temples and buildings sustained heavy damage, and 3,500 residents in Kaohsiung were evacuated. The storm also disrupted regional travel, canceling 33 international flights. Danas affected […]
At least 75 people have died and 130 others were injured in floods triggered by monsoon rains across Pakistan over the past 10 days, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA). The worst-hit region was Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 28 deaths, followed by Punjab (22), Sindh (15), Balochistan (10), and Azad Kashmir (4). The […]