An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 carrying 80 people made an emergency landing in Benin, Nigeria, after an explosion was heard from its left engine shortly after takeoff from Lagos. The aircraft had departed from Murtala Muhammed Airport bound for Omagwa. The airline said the crew diverted the plane to Benin Airport following the loud blast […]
Dense morning fog blanketed Kastamonu in northern Türkiye, reducing visibility to as low as 20 meters in some areas and prompting drivers to proceed cautiously. The thick layer created a “sea of fog” over the city center, producing striking aerial images. Sevtap Yazan, an employee at Kadıdağı Recreation Area, said the city center was […]
A massive sinkhole formed in Shanghai, China, after a section of road collapsed during metro construction, with the moment captured on camera. No injuries or fatalities were reported, narrowly avoiding a major disaster. Municipal officials secured the area, while the cause of the collapse remains under investigation. Experts say Shanghai’s soft alluvial soil, groundwater extraction, […]
At least two people were killed and more than 20 injured after Russia launched 219 drones and 25 missiles at multiple locations across Ukraine, officials said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the main targets were energy facilities in Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro, adding that most projectiles were intercepted but “not all were destroyed.” Regional authorities […]
Bangladesh is holding general elections for the first time since the July 2024 student uprising that forced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee. More than 127 million voters are choosing among 1,981 candidates for 299 parliamentary seats, while overseas citizens can vote by post for the first time. The main race […]
At least 31 people have died and 36 were injured after Tropical Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, authorities said. The country’s National Risk and Disaster Management Office reported that most deaths were caused by collapsing houses as the storm tore off roofs and downed power lines and trees. President Michael Randrianirina […]
Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced his new cabinet in Pristina, Kosovo, following the December 28 general elections. The government was approved in parliament with 66 votes in favor. Fikrim Damka, leader of the Kosovo Democratic Turkish Party, was appointed Deputy Prime Minister responsible for minorities, becoming the first Turkish politician in Kosovo’s history to […]
US Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Judiciary Committee in Washington, USA, over the Justice Department’s handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers from both parties criticized incomplete redactions in the released files, including some victims’ names. Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal demanded an apology, which Bondi rejected while referencing past impeachment efforts […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, DC, during his official visit to the United States. The meeting at Blair House is expected to address indirect US-Iran talks in Oman and regional developments, with Netanyahu also set to meet President Donald Trump. The visit comes despite an arrest […]
The European Parliament approved a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine to cover urgent budget and military needs in 2026–2027. The measure passed with 458 votes in favor, 140 against and 44 abstentions. Of the total, €30 billion will provide macro-financial and budget support, while €60 billion will strengthen Ukraine’s defense and military procurement. EU […]