An explosion occurred during the Epsilon S rocket engine test by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) at Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture. The fire broke out 49 seconds into the test, followed by the explosion, but no casualties were reported. JAXA has launched an investigation into the cause. The Epsilon series, designed to […]
Clashes erupted between police and supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan near Islamabad, leaving one officer dead and 124 injured. The unrest stems from protests demanding Khan’s release from prison, where he has been held since August. Police used tear gas and blocked roads to prevent demonstrators from entering the capital. Prime Minister […]
An Israeli airstrike on a house in the Az-Zarqa neighborhood of northern Gaza killed at least six people, including children, and injured many others. The Palestinian Civil Defense Organization identified the house as belonging to the Al-Jadba family. Amateur footage captured the aftermath of the strike, revealing scenes of destruction and chaos.
A DHL cargo plane en route from Leipzig, Germany, crashed into a two-story building near Vilnius, Lithuania, killing one person and injuring two. The crash caused a large explosion, with one crew member still missing. Rescue teams are working at the site to extinguish the fire and search for survivors. Authorities confirmed the plane had […]
Storm Bert has caused six fatalities and widespread damage across England and Wales. Thousands of homes and businesses remain without power due to damaged power lines and flooding, while falling trees have damaged vehicles. Transport disruptions include canceled flights and train delays. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed condolences to those affected and praised […]
The “Aras Joint Exercise” between Iran and Azerbaijan began today in Aslandüz, Ardabil province, Iran. The four-day drill involves Iran’s IRGC Ground Forces special unit and Azerbaijan’s special operations units. The exercise aims to strengthen bilateral ties, enhance cooperation against illegal armed groups, boost border security, and improve military capacities. This development comes amid […]
The highly popular Touristic Eastern Express, set to begin its 2024-2025 winter season on December 23, has seen its tickets, priced at 5,250 liras, sell out rapidly. The train will depart from Ankara and conclude its scenic 31-hour journey in Kars, stopping in Kayseri, Sivas, Erzincan, and Erzurum along the way. Kars tourism professionals […]
Russian forces conducted overnight attacks on southern Ukraine, hitting energy infrastructure in Mykolaiv and industrial facilities in Zaporizhia. Mykolaiv Governor Vitaliy Kim confirmed that most power outages were resolved by morning and stated, “Air defense shot down two UAVs over the region.” No casualties were reported in Mykolaiv. In Zaporizhia, Governor Ivan Fedorov reported multiple […]
The Israeli army reported that Hezbollah launched approximately 250 rockets into Israel over the past 24 hours, causing injuries and property damage. Sirens sounded in several cities, including Tel Aviv, as tensions between the two sides escalated amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that Israeli attacks since October 8, 2023, have claimed 3,754 lives and left 15,626 injured. In the past 24 hours alone, 84 people were killed, and 213 were injured. Israeli forces targeted southern Beirut, including the Hadath district, where a missile strike caused a building to collapse. The escalation […]