Greece is battling forest fires on the Aegean islands of Kos, Crete, and Chios, resulting in the evacuation of thousands and injuries to five firefighters. The blaze on Kos Island began in Antimachia village, spreading towards the tourist hotspot Kardamaina. Around 10,000 people, including tourists, were evacuated to schools, sports facilities, and hotels. Firefighters, […]
In Boston, the second hearing for Eylem Tok’s extradition to Türkiye ended with her detention upheld. Tok is accused of smuggling her son, Timur Cihantimur, to the USA after he caused the death of Oğuz Murat Aci by driving without a license in Istanbul. Tok’s lawyers plan to apply for bail next week. Prosecutor Kristin […]
Azerbaijani forces discovered and neutralized a significant amount of ammunition, unexploded artillery shells, and mines in Khojaly, Karabakh. This follows the anti-terrorism operation against Armenian armed forces on September 19, 2023. The Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense reported ongoing efforts to clear the area of explosive materials. Images of the recovered items were shared by […]
Security footage revealed 11 people were injured at Metro Station in Izmir, Türkiye, when an escalator suddenly reversed direction. The incident occurred at the Konak district station, causing passengers to lose balance and fall. Authorities are investigating the cause of the malfunction.
A ferry with 140 people onboard ran aground near Tomakomai Port in Hokkaido, Japan. The Silver Breeze ferry, en route from Hachinohe Port, got stuck at 01:20 AM. No injuries or environmental damage were reported. Tugboats refloated the ferry at high tide. Authorities are investigating the cause.
Hurricane Beryl struck Grenada’s Carriacou Island as a Category 4 storm, causing severe damage and prompting a state of emergency. Thousands sought shelter across multiple islands. No deaths or injuries reported. Beryl is expected to weaken as it heads towards Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.
A fierce storm struck St. Petersburg, Russia, bringing 27 km/h winds and turning the city into chaos. One person died after being trapped under a fallen tree, and a crane toppled at a construction site on Bolshevik Boulevard. The storm also tore roofs off buildings and halted flights at Pulkovo Airport. Water and power lines […]
An Air Europa flight from Madrid to Montevideo encountered severe turbulence, injuring at least 30 passengers. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner made an emergency landing at Natal Airport in Brazil. Medical teams treated passengers for head and facial injuries. The flight had 325 passengers onboard.
A fire broke out around 14:30 local time yesterday on the forested Görükle Campus of Uludağ University, where departments such as the Beekeeping Development, Research and Application Center, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Agriculture are located in Bursa, Türkiye. The rapidly growing flames damaged 766 decares of forest and completely burned […]
20-meter-tall Muradiye Waterfall and the Behdihami in the Muradiye district of Türkiye’s Van are attracting numerous locals and foreigner visitors during weekends owing to its dazzling beauty. Saim Sabah Kendir