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 […]
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the killing of Hasan Farhat, a senior Hamas figure, in an overnight airstrike on the city of Sidon in western Lebanon. The IDF said Farhat was behind multiple attacks targeting Israeli civilians and troops, including a February 14 rocket attack from Lebanon that killed one Israeli soldier and […]
At least 7 people were killed and 13 injured after powerful tornadoes struck central and southern parts of the United States. Five fatalities occurred in Tennessee, with others reported in Indiana and Missouri. More than 30 tornadoes were recorded across six states—Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee—within 24 hours. The storms caused widespread destruction, […]