In Hatay, Türkiye, where recovery from last year’s devastating earthquake is underway, the government aims to deliver 44,227 new homes and workplaces to residents by year’s end. The Ministry of Environment and Urbanization has spearheaded efforts to build disaster-resilient housing, already handing over 25,916 units. By the end of 2025, an additional 146,479 residences and […]
The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that the Israeli army carried out an airstrike on a building where journalists were staying in the southern Lebanese town of Hasbaya, killing 3 and wounding 3 others. It was determined that those killed in the attack were Al Mayadeen cameraman Ghassan Najar and broadcast technician Mohammed Rida, and Hezbollah-affiliated […]
Every summer, Kemaliye district in Erzincan, Türkiye, attracts nearly 50,000 visitors—ten times its population—with its historical charm and exhilarating outdoor activities. Known for its ancient streets and the breathtaking 7-kilometer Taş Yolu, carved from cliffs in the famous Dark Canyon, Kemaliye offers adventure sports such as ziplining, rafting, and motorbiking along sharp bends and […]
Cyclone Dana has hit the state of West Bengal in Kolkata, India, causing heavy rains that triggered severe floods. The storm is expected to impact mostly the Odisha state and coastal districts of West Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department. Over 500,000 people have been evacuated to shelters in Odisha, reported Indian authorities.
Following the deadly terrorist attack by the PKK on the Turkish Aerospace Industries facility in the capital of Türkiye, Ankara, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on social media that 176 members of the terrorist organization were caught in the ‘Gürz-20’ operations conducted in 31 provinces against the PKK/KCK-PYD/YPG. It was added that the suspects […]
In Malatya’s Darende district, restoration is underway on the historic Hacılar Bridge, a 28-meter-long Ottoman structure damaged by the February 6 earthquakes. Built in 1757 by Abidin Pasha over the Tohma Stream, this cultural landmark is undergoing careful restoration to maintain its original character. Sariye Levent Taşdemir, from the General Directorate of Highways, emphasized the […]
Philippine authorities reported that the death toll from tropical storm Trami has risen to 46 and there are at least 20 people still unaccounted for. The State Meteorological Bureau announced that Trami will lose its effect in the Philippines later today. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council announced that 2.6 million people were […]
The Ilgaz Mountain summit on Türkiye’s Kastamonu-Çankırı border recently transformed with early October snowfall, creating a striking contrast with the vibrant autumn colors in the forests below. Drone footage captured postcard-worthy scenes of snow-capped peaks framed by yellow, orange, and green foliage, adding a unique beauty to the villages surrounding the mountain. Visitor İsmet Akın, […]
The Singaporean companies Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine, owner and operator of the cargo ship Dali, have agreed to pay nearly $102 million to the U.S. government after the ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26. The settlement, announced by the U.S. Department of Justice, will cover costs […]
A clash broke out between police and cartel members in the city of Tecpan de Galeana in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero at around 05:00 local time yesterday. The Mexican Defense Ministry reported that two police officers and 14 cartel members were killed and 4 police officers and 3 National Guard soldiers were injured […]