An Israeli airstrike on the Ain al-Hilweh Refugee Camp in Sidon, southern Lebanon, killed 11 people and injured four, according to initial reports. The camp houses Palestinian refugees and has been repeatedly targeted amid ongoing Israeli strikes in the region.
The White House said agreements signed between U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have elevated bilateral ties to a “historic level,” with Saudi investment commitments in the U.S. rising to nearly $1 trillion. The deals include a civil nuclear cooperation declaration, a critical minerals framework, and an AI memorandum giving […]
Heavy rains after months of extreme drought have triggered flooding in western and southern Iran, affecting the provinces of Ilam and Khuzestan. The cities of Abdanan, Dehloran, Shushtar, and Masjid al-Sulaiman were among the hardest hit. Officials in Ilam said around 40 homes in Abdanan’s Hazarani district were flooded and nearly 90 families were displaced. […]
Thick fog settled over the city of Elazığ in eastern Türkiye, reducing visibility to about 5 meters in some areas. A cloud layer formed over the city, creating striking views as sunlight broke through the mist. Drone footage captured the unusual landscape, which drew attention from residents and visitors. Kamil Can Kılıç
A natural gas pipeline exploded in the village of Rostovka in Russia’s Omsk region, creating a large fireball. Governor Vitaly Khotsenko said the blast occurred in an underground section and posed no danger to nearby residents. No casualties were reported. The cause remains under investigation by the prosecutor’s office.
Winds exceeding 140 km/h caused major disruption across Argentina’s Patagonia region, forcing the closure of schools, malls, banks, and shops in Chubut and Santa Cruz provinces. Comodoro Rivadavia also saw power outages and reduced hospital staffing, with authorities urging residents to stay indoors. Argentina’s meteorological service issued red, orange, and yellow alerts, while flights from […]
A 150-meter-long “garbage river” has formed in Oxfordshire, England, after organized crime groups dumped hundreds of tons of illegal waste in a floodplain between the River Cherwell and the A34. UK MP Calum Miller warned in Parliament that the waste is heating up and poses a fire risk, saying cleanup costs exceed the local council’s […]
With bear attacks in Japan reaching a record 13 deaths this year, Gifu Prefecture has begun using drones that emit barking and firecracker sounds to push bears away from residential areas in Hida City. The drones are flown over spots where bear activity is detected. Governor Yoshihide Esaki said the measure aims to improve public […]
Tortum Waterfall in Erzurum, Türkiye’s largest and Europe’s third largest, has seen a surge in visitors as autumn draws in nature enthusiasts and tourists. Crowds gathered to photograph the waterfall and enjoy its seasonal scenery. Authorities urged visitors to follow safety guidelines and be cautious of increasing traffic as winter approaches. Taner Sarı
The childhood home of world weightlifting legend Naim Süleymanoğlu in Mestanlı, Bulgaria, has been restored and turned into a museum under a 2021 TİKA project. The official opening takes place today with Türkiye’s Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and Youth and Sports Minister Osman Aşkın Bak. The ceremony marks the 8th anniversary […]