Monsoon Rains Claim 25 Lives in 24 Hours in Pakistan

Monsoon rains continue to severely affect Pakistan. Twenty-five people lost their lives in the last 24 hours due to floods and destruction caused by heavy rains across the country. In addition many buildings, agricultural lands, roads, bridges and railways were damaged. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that heavy rains will continue throughout the country […]

Traditional Sivan Bridge Jumping Race Held in Kosovo

Kosovars held the 73rd annual diving race on the Drin River in the Gjakova region in the south of Kosovo. Hundreds of people excitedly watched as more than 20 Kosovar athletes jumped from the Sivan Bridge into the cold waters of the Drin River from a height of 22 meters. It is planned that the […]

Forest Fire Continues on 5th Day in Manisa

The forest fire that started on August 14 in Boyalı Neighborhood of Gördes district of Manisa has been continuing for five days despite the intensive intervention of the teams, intervening in with both land vehicles and aircraft.

Storks’ Dance with Parachutists Mid-Air in Bilecik

The parachutists performing demonstration flights at the “Take Off Bilecik” event held at the paragliding area on  Meryem Mountain in the Gölpazarı district of Bilecik were accompanied by curious migratory storks. “It was a very nice view. They performed a thermal flight with the storks. They showed once again how valuable and important our region […]

Death Toll in Gaza Rises to 40,099

The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that 25 civilians lost their lives and 72 civilians were injured in 2 attacks carried out in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli army in the last 24 hours. Authorities also reported that the death toll had risen to 40,099 and the number of injured had risen to 92,609.

Thailand’s Youngest Prime Minister Takes Office

Peatongtarn Shinawatra, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s 37-year-old daughter, was announced as the new prime minister in Thailand. Taking the office as Thailand’s 31st Prime Minister after the ceremony held this morning, Shinawatra has become the youngest prime minister in the country’s history. “I, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, will do my best during my […]

Fire Breaks Out in Roof of Somertset House, London

A fire of unknown cause broke out on the roof of the historic Somerset House on the banks of the River Thames in London, England. A total of 100 firefighters and 15 fire trucks were dispatched to the area, and the iconic building, where works by artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Manet and Cezanne […]

Israel’s Attack Kills 2 in Jenin

Israel targeted a vehicle in the Jenin region in the north of the occupied West Bank with a drone yesterday. The attack left 2 Palestinians dead. The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that the bodies were taken to Jenin State Hospital.