Ten rockets were fired from Gaza toward the Israeli cities of Ashkelon and Ashdod, with five intercepted by air defenses. One person in Ashkelon was injured by shrapnel, and minor injuries were reported during panic evacuations. Hamas’ military wing, the Al Qassam Brigades, claimed responsibility, calling the attack a response to “Israel’s massacres against civilians” […]
An ambulance helicopter carrying six people crashed into the sea off Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, killing three. The aircraft lost contact 10 minutes after takeoff from Tsushima Island en route to Fukuoka. Three survivors were rescued, while the victims included an 86-year-old patient, her son, and a doctor. Authorities believe the pilot attempted an emergency landing. […]
At least 30 people were killed in floods caused by heavy rains in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, over the weekend. The Ndjili River overflowed, blocking a national highway and leaving drivers stranded for over 24 hours. Power outages affected large parts of the city, and officials reported damage to water infrastructure. […]
A fire that erupted during drilling in a 1,200-meter-deep well in Korangi Creek, Karachi, on March 29 remains uncontrolled after eight days. Authorities paused extinguishing efforts due to extreme heat and reported dangerous chemicals—benzene, toluene, and tetrachloroethane—in water samples. Fire officials warned that trapped underground gases are fueling the blaze and increasing the risk of […]
Kazıklı Ali Canyon in Niğde, Türkiye, known for its untouched nature, was captured in stunning aerial footage. Popular among trekkers, climbers, and photographers, the canyon features steep cliffs and a winding valley, making it a rising destination for nature tourism. Volkan Kayalar
China has imposed a 34% customs duty on all US goods in response to the same rate announced by US President Donald Trump. The move includes trade restrictions on rare earth exports critical to tech and defense industries and the suspension of chicken imports from two US firms. China also blacklisted 11 American companies, […]
A new insect species was discovered during fieldwork in Kırşehir, Türkiye, and named “Emine” by zoologist Dr. Ersin Demirel after his wife. The insect belongs to the Cixiidae family, known as plant pests that transmit diseases between plants. Demirel explained the identification process took 18 months and highlighted the critical role of taxonomy in protecting […]
The Marapi Volcano in western Sumatra, Indonesia, erupted again, spewing a column of ash 1.5 kilometers into the air. Authorities warned nearby residents to remain cautious due to potential ashfall. The volcano is one of Indonesia’s 127 active volcanic sites. In 2023, a previous eruption at Marapi resulted in the deaths of at least 24 […]
On the second day of the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Brussels, member state foreign ministers convened for the North Atlantic Council Session, joined by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed increased EU defense efforts, highlighting the new White Paper on Defence Preparedness 2030. “The EU also aims to play […]
At least 5 people were killed and 34 injured in Kharkiv after Russian drone strikes hit residential areas, causing fires and heavy damage. Ukraine’s Air Force reported intercepting 42 of 78 drones overnight. In retaliation, Ukraine targeted Russia’s Bryansk region, killing one person and injuring another, according to local officials. A separate Ukrainian drone […]