Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, ranked as the world’s most polluted city today, with an air quality index of 485—63 times above WHO safety standards, according to IQAir. Residents were advised to avoid outdoor exercise, keep windows closed, and wear masks due to health risks. The Sarajevo Canton Government activated the “alert” level […]
The number of people killed in the attacks launched by Israeli forces on the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank yesterday has reportedly risen to 9, while the number of those injured has risen to 40. Jenin Governor Kamal Abu al-Rab stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched the attacks so that […]
Türkiye observes a one-day national mourning for the victims of the Bolu Kartalkaya hotel fire, which claimed 76 lives and injured 51. Flags were lowered to half-staff across the country, including at iconic locations like Taksim Square of Istanbul. Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç confirmed the assignment of six chief prosecutors and a five-member expert […]
SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites into orbit using a Falcon 9 rocket from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base. The rocket successfully returned to Earth after the mission. With this launch, the number of Starlink satellites in orbit now totals approximately 7,000, bolstering SpaceX’s global internet service initiative.
A knife-wielding man attacked civilians in the Nahalat Binyamin area of Tel Aviv, Israel, injuring 4 people. According to Police Spokesperson Aryeh Doron, the attacker was shot and killed by a civilian nearby while trying to escape the scene. It was noted that the attacker was 29-year-old Moroccan national Abdelaziz Kaddi, who entered Israel on […]
Forest fires in Los Angeles, California, have left 28 people dead and burned 37,469 acres since January 7. The Palisades Fire caused 11 fatalities, destroyed over 6,500 structures, and scorched 23,448 acres, with containment at 65%. The Eaton Fire claimed 17 lives, damaged 9,410 structures, and burned 14,021 acres, now 89% controlled, according to officials. […]
An acetate tank explosion during maintenance work at the Tipsa facility in Barcelona’s port claimed one life and injured another, who was hospitalized. The blast triggered a fire and activated a chemical risk emergency plan, according to the Barcelona Municipality. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and a security perimeter was established around the site. Authorities are […]
A devastating fire at a hotel in Bolu’s Kartalkaya Ski Center left 66 people dead and 51 injured, including one critically. The hotel had 238 guests at the time of the incident. The Ministry of Health confirmed the fatalities and stated that 17 of the injured have been discharged, while 34 remain hospitalized. Emergency […]
Albanian citizens in the city of Laç, heavily affected by the November 26, 2019 earthquake, express satisfaction with earthquake housing built by Türkiye. The homes, delivered on January 17, 2022, through a Turkish-led reconstruction initiative, provide a high-quality and peaceful living environment. Residents, including Vjollca Shabani, praised the swift and superior construction. Shabani, who […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his actions during an impeachment hearing at the Constitutional Court, rejecting charges of rebellion and abuse of power. Addressing the court, Yoon emphasized his commitment to liberal democracy and stated that declaring martial law falls within the president’s legitimate powers. Suspended from office after declaring a six-hour […]