A severe heat wave in Karachi, Pakistan, has claimed 568 lives over the past six days. With temperatures soaring above 40°C (104°F) and humidity pushing the heat index to 49°C (120°F), the death toll continues to rise. The Edhi ambulance service reported receiving 30-40 bodies daily, with 141 deaths occurring on Tuesday alone. Dr. […]
In the final match of Group F at the 2024 European Football Championship (EURO 2024), the Turkish National Football Team secured a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in Hamburg. This win propels the team, known as the Crescent-Stars, into the round of 16, where they will face Austria.
Irınkara Cave, which offers a unique view among the canyons in the Munzur Mountain Range in the Yücebelen village of Erzincan’s Kemah district of Türkiye, was photographed for the first time after the region was completely cleared of terrorism. The cave, which can stay cool during the summer months, offers nature lovers and photography enthusiasts […]
A fire erupted at the Dangote Oil Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, the largest in Africa. The blaze broke out at the wastewater treatment plant. Dangote Industries Limited spokesperson Anthony Chiejina confirmed the incident, stating, “We quickly brought under control a small-scale fire incident that occurred in our wastewater treatment plant. Since the refinery is in […]
A huge waterspout occurred off the coast of Ordu, Türkiye yesterday. Causing panic on coastal areas, the waterspout lost its power and disappeared after a while. The waterspout was visible from multiple districts such as Fatsa, Perşembe and Altınordu.
n the Komi Republic of Russia, nine wagons of a passenger train traveling from Vorkuta to Novorossiysk derailed. Emergency response teams, including search and rescue units and ambulances, were quickly dispatched to the site. The Russian Ministry of Health reported that around 50 passengers sustained injuries, with seven in critical condition. The Russian Investigative Committee […]
In Bolivia, former President Evo Morales called for a National Mobilization to defend democracy against a coup attempt led by General Juan José Zúñiga. This came after President Luis Arce urged citizens to take to the streets and made changes to the military administration. Thousands of Bolivians gathered in Plaza Murillo Square with national flags […]
Heavy rains caused the Tilar River in Mazendaran province, northern Iran, to overflow, resulting in a flood in the Sevadkuh district. Two people, aged 15 and 45, are missing, and 24 others were injured. Mazendaran Red Crescent President Gulamali Fehari reported that five of the injured are hospitalized, with minor damage to settlements. Search efforts […]
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski in Warsaw during a two-day official visit. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, enhancing NATO’s European wing, and addressing the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Turkey’s Ambassador to Warsaw, Rauf Alp Denktaş, also attended the meeting.
A forest fire in Deschutes County, Oregon, has ravaged 1,700 acres, fueled by strong winds. Over 2,000 homes lost power, and evacuation orders have been issued. The U.S. Forest Service closed campgrounds in the Deschutes National Forest as firefighters continue battling the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation.