Heavy rain triggered floods along the China-Nepal border, causing the Bhote Koshi River to overflow and collapse the Friendship Bridge. One person died in Nepal, while 28 people — including 11 Nepalese and 6 Chinese — remain missing. Several homes and vehicles were swept away. Search and rescue operations continue amid worsening monsoon impacts […]
Forest fires in Syria’s Latakia province have destroyed 10,000 hectares of land. Syrian officials say the flames are spreading rapidly due to drought, strong winds, and leftover war munitions. Nearly 90 firefighting teams and over 150 vehicles are on-site. Türkiye, Jordan, and Lebanon have sent helicopters and support crews to assist, with Turkish teams […]
US President Donald Trump announced new import tariffs on 12 countries, including Tunisia, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, and South Africa. The tariffs, ranging from 25% to 40%, will take effect on August 1. Trump stated the rates may change depending on diplomatic relations and warned that any retaliation would be met with a response. He also noted […]
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 […]