Two landslides triggered by prolonged heavy rainfall in Indonesia’s Central Java province have killed at least 30 people, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). In Banjarnegara, the death toll rose to 10, with seven injured and 18 missing. Dozens of homes were damaged and more than 900 residents were evacuated. Around 700 rescue […]
Severe flooding and landslides triggered by days of heavy rain in central Vietnam have killed 43 people, with nine still missing, according to the Vietnam Disaster and Levee Management Agency. More than 67,700 homes and 13,000 hectares of farmland were flooded, while over 30,000 cattle and livestock were lost. Economic damage is estimated at […]
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh with an epicenter near Nasringdi, about 40 kilometers from the capital Dhaka, killing three people and injuring three others. The quake, recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers, was felt across Dhaka and several nearby cities, as well as parts of India. Dhaka police said two people died on […]
Turkish Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır called on German automotive companies to increase their investments in Türkiye during the 2025 German-Turkish Automotive Summit in Berlin. Kacır said Türkiye offers a predictable investment climate, strong industrial infrastructure, and qualified labor, describing it as “the reliable and long-term partner Germany needs in the automotive sector.” […]
A children’s cinema festival was held in the Gaza Strip at the ruined Rashad Al-Shawa Cultural Center, aiming to offer psychological support as Israeli attacks continue. Festival media director Naheel Al-Azbaki said the event was meant to restore some joy to children who “have experienced suffering no child in the world should experience.” Elin […]
A fire broke out in a pavilion at the COP30 climate summit venue in Belém, Brazil, prompting the quick evacuation of participants. Officials brought the blaze under control, and no injuries were reported. Authorities believe an electrical fault may have caused the fire, and police have secured the area. Thousands of delegates from around 200 […]
The US State Department has approved a $93 million sale of Javelin anti-tank missiles and Excalibur guided artillery rounds to India. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), India requested 216 Excalibur rounds and 100 Javelin systems. The DSCA said the sale supports US foreign policy goals and strengthens India as a key defense […]
Türkiye will face Romania in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers play-off round. If the team advances, they will play the winner of Slovakia vs. Kosovo in the final. The draw was held at FIFA headquarters in Zurich. Türkiye, seeded in Pot 1, will host the semifinal and play away if they […]
The 800-year-old Çınçınlı Sultan Inn in Saraykent, Yozgat, Türkiye, is drawing attention in its severely damaged state. Built in 1240–1241 on the historic Silk Road, the inn has largely collapsed, with its walls stripped and its interior filled with rubble. Drone footage shows most of the structure destroyed, and local residents say stones were […]
Lithuania will reopen two border crossings with Belarus on Thursday, weeks after shutting them due to weather balloons used for cigarette smuggling that violated its airspace. The Medininkai and Salcininkai crossings, closed since October 27, will resume operations following a decrease in balloon incidents. The reopening will also allow Lithuanian trucks stranded in Belarus to […]