A connecting road and retaining wall next to the Kragujevac University Center of Excellence in central Serbia collapsed after heavy rain and snowfall, making a large sinkhole but causing no injuries. Parts of the road continue to fall as the ground remains unstable. Authorities have halted nearby construction due to missing permits.
In Türkiye’s Kastamonu province, the wooden Sarıçam houses of Şenköy village blend with the region’s autumn forests, creating striking scenery. Built from local Scots pine, the homes sit near Loç Valley, Gömeren and Malyas canyons, Efkan Waterfall, and Kılıçlı Cave, attracting many nature lovers. Kastamonu University’s Hikmet Haberal said the village offers “magnificent beauty” and […]
Severe floods and landslides across South Asia have killed 1,220 people as heavy rains continue to devastate the region. Indonesia reported 631 deaths, 2,600 injuries, and 472 missing, with one million people evacuated. In Sri Lanka, the toll from Cyclone Ditwah rose to 410, with 336 missing. Officials called the situation a “historic humanitarian […]
Tens of thousands protested across Bulgaria against the 2026 budget bill and alleged government corruption. In Sofia, clashes erupted outside the National Assembly as demonstrators threw stones and firecrackers, prompting police to use tear gas. Two officers were injured and 10 people detained. Protesters also objected to planned tax increases and Bulgaria’s upcoming switch […]
Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov told President Vladimir Putin that Russian forces have taken control of Pokrovsk in Donetsk and Vovchansk in Kharkiv. Commanders also reported gains in Myrnohrad, Zaporizhia, and Dnipro, and said troops had reached the Gaichur River and begun operations toward Huliaipole. Putin praised the advances, calling Pokrovsk an “important […]
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters in Caracas that he would “never, ever betray” the Venezuelan people, repeating the pledge of loyalty he made at Hugo Chavez’s funeral. Maduro accused the US of trying to destabilize his government through a “22-week psychological aggression” and said Venezuela seeks a peace based on “sovereignty and freedom, […]
South Korea’s Arirang 7 satellite was successfully launched aboard Arianespace’s Vega-C rocket from French Guiana, KASA announced. The satellite reached its planned orbit 44 minutes after liftoff, with first contact confirmed by KARI. Equipped with high-resolution optical and infrared sensors, Arirang 7 will support disaster and environmental monitoring. Data transmission is scheduled to begin in […]
Despite ongoing tensions, the Islamic University of Gaza has resumed in-person classes for the first time in two years. Students are returning to buildings damaged by Israeli strikes, with limited restored classrooms now in use. University official Dr. Ahmad Al-Turk said the war devastated Gaza’s education system and left most facilities damaged, but reopening […]
The death toll from the November 26 fire at the 31-story Wang Fuk Court skyscraper in Hong Kong has climbed to 151. Police Chief Tsang Shuk-yin said 40 people remain missing and 13 suspects have been detained for “manslaughter,” noting some victims were reduced to ashes and may never be identified. Officials said contractors used […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Paris, where he was welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. The two leaders held talks as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts linked to the Geneva discussions, the US plan, and coordination with European partners. The French Presidency said peace efforts “are continuing.”