The death toll from Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines has climbed to 116, with 39 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Affecting over 6.7 million people across 17 regions, the storm triggered severe floods and landslides, damaging infrastructure and cutting off power and water supplies […]
New Delhi’s air quality has reached alarming levels, surpassing WHO’s recommended limits by 25-30 times last week. The city faces seasonal air pollution between October and January, leading to business closures, school suspensions, and transportation disruptions. Government data shows that PM 2.5 levels—fine particles dangerous to respiratory health—have hit 350 micrograms per cubic meter in […]
Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense reported that 23 PKK militants were neutralized in recent air operations in northern Iraq. The ministry emphasized its commitment to targeting terrorism at its source, stating, “We are determined, resolute, and capable of eradicating terrorism.”
Israeli airstrikes targeted the historic city of Tyre in southern Lebanon, killing at least five people and injuring ten, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The strikes come amid intensified Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon. Rescue operations and debris removal efforts are underway as officials assess the extent of the damage in the city center.
A Ukrainian drone strike targeted an ethanol production facility in Russia’s Voronezh region, injuring two people and igniting an 800-square-meter fire, officials reported. Voronezh Governor Alexander Gusev confirmed that additional debris from approximately 10 Ukrainian drones damaged nearby buildings in Novokhopersky. The Russian Emergencies Ministry stated that the fire has since been extinguished. This incident […]
Japan’s ruling coalition, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito, lost its parliamentary majority in Sunday’s general election, marking a significant shift in Japanese politics. The LDP dropped from 247 to 191 seats, while Komeito fell to 24, bringing their coalition total to 215 seats—short of the 233 needed for a majority in the […]
In Bulgaria’s early general election held on October 27, the center-right GERB party, led by former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, emerged with 25.34% of the votes, according to preliminary results from the Central Election Commission. This election, prompted by political deadlock, marks the seventh in three years due to the country’s persistent government formation challenges. […]
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili denounced her country’s recent general election, stating, “I do not recognize these elections… Recognizing this means recognizing Russia’s intervention.” Following the ruling Georgian Dream Party’s victory with 53.9% of the vote, Zurabishvili accused the election process of being fraudulent and influenced by Russian-style tactics. Meeting with opposition leaders, she praised voters […]
Abant Lake National Park, one of Türkiye’s important tourism centers, attracts thousands of visitors on warm days of October, which has been cold in general. Visitors who want to take advantage of the weather in Abant take walks on the piers and paths of the lake and have picnics on the surrounding greenery. “We liked […]
Uzbekistanis began heading to polling stations to elect deputies to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and local councils (Kengashes) as of this morning. It is expected that preliminary election results will be published tomorrow.