Georgian authorities have detained a suspect who allegedly planned to sell radioactive uranium-238 to a foreign national for $700,000. The National Security Service confirmed that radiation was detected in the suspect’s white sedan during the arrest. Security forces discovered two small containers hidden in the vehicle’s trunk, one of which contained a light-colored radioactive powder. […]
Extreme heat and lack of rainfall in Slovakia have caused the Danube River to drop to its lowest flow rate ever recorded. The Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute reported that the river’s daily flow through the capital, Bratislava, recently plunged to just 575.9 cubic meters per second. According to spokesperson Ivan Garcar, this marks the lowest average […]
Receding water levels at Türkiye’s Lake Tuz (Salt Lake) have revealed striking mushroom-shaped salt formations and vast layers of pure white crystals. This unique landscape is captivating visitors, offering a stunning visual feast that strongly resembles snow or the famous Pamukkale travertines. Tourists are flocking to walk across the crust, especially during sunset, to […]
A giant 60-meter-long tornado formed over the Xijiang River in the city of Yunfu, located in southern China’s Guangdong province. The Yunfu Meteorological Bureau described the towering weather phenomenon as a “rare event” for the region. The massive vortex churned directly over the water for approximately seven minutes before finally dissipating. Fortunately, local emergency management […]
As Israel’s brutal attacks on Gaza enter their third year, indiscriminate bombardments and a crushing blockade have left 74,250 Palestinians dead and 175,278 injured. The enclave’s population, predominantly women and children, is being subjected to forced displacement, systematic starvation, and genocidal policies implemented by Israeli forces. Displaced resident Sarah Hamdan condemned the international inaction, […]
An explosion and subsequent fire have forced a complete shutdown of Venezuela’s Cardon oil refinery, the country’s second-largest. The blast originated in a natural gas pipeline connected to the facility’s diesel-hydrogen refining unit in Punto Fijo. Emergency crews were immediately dispatched, quickly bringing the blaze under control without any reported injuries or serious damage. The […]
The death toll from widespread flooding in Thailand has reached 60 following weeks of heavy rainfall that began on September 16. The ongoing disaster continues to impact the capital, Bangkok, and 27 other provinces, disrupting the lives of more than one million households nationwide. Authorities remain on high alert as the Thai Meteorological Department issued […]
Ongoing mutual attacks between Russia and Ukraine have left two people dead following a recent Russian airstrike on the capital city of Kyiv. The barrage caused widespread damage to numerous city buildings and commercial warehouses. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the casualties, stating that the attack sparked a fire in a garage where “the […]
A weeks-long political crisis in Kosovo was resolved just hours before a constitutional deadline with the election of 73-year-old Justina Shiroka Pula as the new president. Shiroka Pula, who heads the country’s Academy of Sciences and Arts, secured 81 votes in the 120-seat parliament. The former Minister of Economy immediately emphasized a message of […]
Violent nationwide protests over teacher shortages and poor school conditions have rapidly escalated in France, marking the most intense day of demonstrations so far. While organizers claim 450,000 people marched across the country, massive clashes broke out in Paris where protesters threw incendiaries and police responded with tear gas. Left-wing presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon joined […]