Floods occurred in the Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia Romagna regions of northern Italy as a result of two rivers overflowing after heavy rainfall. Water emptying from the river submerged vehicles and buildings, causing drivers to strand in underpasses and on the roads. An official in Milan, the most affected area during the disaster, announced that […]
In Türkiye, archaeologists have discovered a new tomb during excavation and cleaning efforts in the ancient city of Tharsa, located near Kuyulu village on the Adıyaman-Şanlıurfa Highway, now known as Turuş Rock Tombs. This 2,000-year-old tomb, dating back to the Roman and Byzantine periods, features two bull heads (bucranium) and garland decorations at the […]
A fire broke out for an unknown reason on the 2nd floor of a 3-storey building in Izmit, Kocaeli province of Türkiye, while a pregnant mother and her three children were inside. The mother and her two sons managed to flee the house but the flames quickly engulfing the apartment trapped the daughter in a […]
Since October 7, Israel’s ongoing attacks on the Gaza Strip have resulted in 35,303 fatalities, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza. In the last 24 hours alone, 31 people died and 56 were injured in four Israeli attacks, bringing the total injured to 79,261. Additionally, over 630,000 people have been forced to […]
A deadly tornado struck Texas, causing widespread damage in Houston. The storm resulted in four deaths, power outages for over 800,000 homes, and significant destruction to buildings and infrastructure. Public schools closed, and a flood warning was issued due to heavy rains.
Amidst ongoing conflicts spanning over eight months and recurrent wars, environmental challenges in Gaza, particularly concerning waste management and sewage, are further complicated. These environmental problems in Gaza are aggravated by economic and political restrictions resulting from the Israeli siege. Gazans face severe shortages in infrastructure and basic services due to the current war, leading […]
Search and rescue works continue in the areas flooded in the ongoing severe flood disaster that began on April 29 in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. Several people suffering hypothermia were rescued from their homes in the Canoes municipality, one of the most affected areas, in the city of Porto Alegre.
In Trabzon, Türkiye, a cemetery in the Pınarlı neighborhood of the Çarşıbaşı district has introduced a unique feature: tribune seats, commonly seen in sports stadiums. These seats, primarily in burgundy and blue colors, were placed on the elevated part of the cemetery to provide comfortable seating for visitors during prayer readings and funeral ceremonies. […]
Chileans staged a demonstration yesterday to demand the government cut off diplomatic relations with Israel and take concrete measures that will “contribute to the ending of the genocide’ in the Gaza Strip and marked the 76th anniversary of the ‘Nakba’, the displacing of the Palestanians in 1948 while the Israeli state was being established. Hundreds […]
The Ahi Pasha Mosque in Tokat, Türkiye, built on June 20, 1364, mesmerizes visitors with its 660-year history and unique wooden minaret. Commissioned by Ahi Pasha, the mosque is a significant landmark attracting both locals and tourists. The mosque, part of the Ahi Pasha Foundation, also has a garden with a cemetery where Ahi Pasha’s […]