The death toll from severe monsoon floods and landslides in Bangladesh has climbed to 51, affecting more than a million people across the nation. Relentless heavy rains have devastated several regions, forcing thousands to abandon their destroyed homes for government-run shelters, including in the capital of Dhaka. The hardest-hit area is Cox’s Bazar—a region […]
Amid extreme heat across Western Europe, a wind-driven wildfire has scorched 1,980 acres in a famous forest just south of the French capital. The rapidly spreading flames forced the closure of a major motorway connecting Paris to southern France and disrupted regional high-speed train services. Over 400 firefighters battled the massive blaze through the […]
A terrifying encounter at Yellowstone National Park in the US left an elderly man injured after an aggressive bison charged and tossed him nearly 2.5 meters into the air. Photographer Mike MacLeod, who witnessed the sudden attack, successfully distracted the lingering animal by running toward it, yelling loudly, and trying “to look as big and […]
Early risers in the eastern Turkish city of Van were treated to a breathtaking celestial display as the crescent moon and Mars aligned just before sunrise. This cosmic meeting created a stunning visual feast in the early morning sky, glowing beautifully against the soft redness of dawn. The radiant heavenly bodies perfectly framed the […]
Speaking at the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev praised his country’s exceptionally close ties with Türkiye, calling their relationship a model for global diplomacy. Emphasizing that shared heritage does not always guarantee peace, Aliyev declared, “The relationship between Türkiye and Azerbaijan should be an example for their neighbors.” He highlighted […]
The true cost of the latest US military operations against Iran is becoming clear, with state media reporting at least one fatality and four injuries. According to the IRNA news agency, a US projectile struck an agricultural water pumping station in Mahshahr, killing a facility security guard and wounding four others. The US military […]
A late-night fire at an entertainment venue in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district has claimed the lives of at least 27 people. The sudden blaze sparked widespread panic, sending patrons fleeing as thick smoke and intense flames quickly engulfed the building’s entrance. Firefighters managed to bring the disaster under control within half an hour, and authorities are […]
The death toll from the devastating 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has climbed to 4,490, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced on social media. The massive twin tremors have left 16,740 people injured and a staggering 17,907 homeless, though local and international rescue teams have successfully pulled 6,462 survivors […]
Marking a major milestone in its post-Assad transition, Syria’s newly formed parliament convened for a historic first session in Damascus today. Following a collective constitutional oath by the lawmakers, former judge Abdulhamid al-Awak was elected as the new Speaker of the Parliament. Addressing the assembly, President Ahmed al-Shara urged leaders to prioritize national interests […]
Showcasing a geological history that spans millions of years, the Geological Museum in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital, houses a staggering collection of nearly 6,000 mineral, rock, and fossil specimens. Affiliated with Ishak Razzakov Polytechnic University, the institution is widely regarded as one of Central Asia’s premier geological museums, thanks in large part to its vast and […]