The western United States and Canada are grappling with severe wildfires. In Oregon, 24 large fires have burned 240,000 acres, with significant damage in Baker and Malheur Counties from the Durkee fire. California is battling 12 major fires, including the Lake fire, which has scorched 38,664 acres, and the Hawarden fire, which has damaged […]
Typhoon Gaemi, also known as Carina, has caused severe floods and landslides in the northern Philippines, raising the death toll to 13. Heavy rains flooded streets and avenues in the capital, Manila, and triggered landslides in mountainous regions. An emergency was declared in Manila, leading to the suspension of official activities, school closures, and […]
In Karachi, Pakistan, daily waste production of 16,000 tons is devastating marine life by entering the Arabian Sea, creating a “dead zone” along the coast. The port city, home to approximately 24 million people, sees at least 500 million gallons of waste dumped into the sea each day. This pollution is killing fish and other […]
Adem Örnek, a computer technician from Türkiye, and early owner of the domestic electric car TOGG T10x, embarked on a 9,000-kilometer European tour, visiting 12 countries with his family. The journey aimed to showcase the car’s reliability and performance, defying skepticism about electric vehicles’ long-distance capabilities. Örnek’s travels included Greece, Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium, […]
In Uganda, police detained at least 60 people during anti-corruption protests in Kampala. Demonstrators, defying a ban, marched to the parliament, denouncing high-level corruption and labeling parliament members as an “army of thieves.” Security forces blocked access to the parliament and erected barricades. Uganda Bar Association President Bernard Oundo criticized the swift arrests and […]
A stunning rainbow appeared in Istanbul’s skies after early morning rain, captivating residents. Seen over Avcılar at sunrise, the rainbow created a postcard-perfect scene, enchanting those who witnessed it.
A Saurya Airlines plane with 19 people on board, including two crew members, crashed shortly after takeoff from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. The aircraft, heading to Pokhara, was carrying 17 technicians for maintenance checks. Security camera footage captured the plane crashing into the ground and erupting into flames. Firefighters were dispatched to the […]
Heavy rains have led to severe flooding in the Jalal Abad region of Kyrgyzstan, particularly impacting the village of Arstanbab in the Bazar Korgon district. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the floods swept away parked vehicles and left streets covered in mud. Significant damage occurred, affecting a hospital, bazaar, five bridges, and 23 […]
US President Joe Biden has tested negative for COVID-19, according to his doctor, Kevin O’Connor. O’Connor confirmed that Biden’s vital signs remained stable throughout his infection. Biden will remain under surveillance for any potential recurrence but continues to carry out his presidential responsibilities. This is not Biden’s first encounter with COVID-19. He previously tested positive […]
Anti-war Jewish demonstrators protested Israel’s attacks on Palestinians at the US Congress, demanding an end to US arms support to Israel. Organized by “Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP),” around 400 protesters wore t-shirts saying “Stop arming Israel” and “Not in our name,” and carried banners with messages like “Let Gaza live” and “Jews say stop […]