Typhoon Ampil has caused significant disruptions across Japan, particularly in the Kanto region. At least 990 flights were canceled, and high-speed train services, including the Tohoku, Joetsu, Hokuriku, Yamagata, Tokaido, and Sanyo lines, were suspended. Local train lines and highways also faced closures and delays as a precaution. The typhoon’s disruption paralyzed daily life […]
A powerful storm hit Spain’s Ibiza and Formentera islands, capsizing dozens of luxury boats. On Formentera Island, a luxury yacht crashed into rocks, injuring six of the eight passengers on board. An orange alert has been issued due to severe weather, including hail. In Ontinyent, Valencia, part of a supermarket roof collapsed, leading to the […]
The tradition of decorating vehicles in Pakistan, known as truck art, has deep historical roots, tracing back to the Indus Valley civilization. This form of artistic expression, which began with the ornate decoration of wooden boats in Sindh, evolved significantly during British colonial rule in South Asia. The modern iteration of truck art gained popularity […]
Afghanistan marks three years under Taliban rule, with leaders celebrating the “conquest” of the country and claiming improved security and stability. Despite these claims, many Afghans continue to face economic hardships and unemployment. Some citizens, however, express satisfaction with the current government, noting improvements in local markets. The Taliban urges the international community to support […]
The Ukrainian army targeted a Russian military convoy in Russia’s Kursk region, neutralizing dozens of Russian soldiers and destroying numerous military vehicles. This offensive, which began on August 6, marks a significant advancement for Ukrainian forces in the area. Videos captured by locals show the aftermath, with the bodies of Russian soldiers visible inside the […]
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, currently stationed on the International Space Station (ISS), captivated social media users by sharing stunning timelapse of the Moon setting and the Sun rising. In his post, Dominick described the time-lapse images as showing the sunrise illuminating the Soyuz spacecraft with blue light, accompanied by the red and green aurora. He […]
The fire that broke out in a forest area near Boyalı Neighborhood in Gördes district of Manisa at around 14:35 yesterday continues for the second day. Authorities said that helicopters had continued to intervene at night and that the fire had been stopped from advancing.
Greeks in Türkiye organized a Virgin Mary commemoration ritual in Tepeköy, Agridia Church in Gökçeada district, the first and only “cittaslow” in the world. The ceremony was attended by Metropolitan of Gökçeada and Bozcaada Kyrillos Sykis, despots and priests from different countries and members of the Greek Orthodox community. The attendees lit candles, read sections […]
A forest fire in Çanakkale, Türkiye, has spread rapidly due to strong winds, reaching the Anzac Cove road. The fire started around 10:00 AM, prompting a large-scale response involving planes, helicopters, and ground crews. Key historical sites on the Gallipoli Peninsula, including the 57th Regiment Martyrdom and Chunuk Bair, have been closed to visitors, […]
Lake Kellah, about 5 kilometers away from the Ulaş district of Türkiye’s Sivas province, has completely dried up this year due to high temperatures, as it did in previous years, and the salts that collapsed to the bottom with the evaporation of the water covered the area in white. “Our lake, which was full of […]