A fire erupted at the Dangote Oil Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, the largest in Africa. The blaze broke out at the wastewater treatment plant. Dangote Industries Limited spokesperson Anthony Chiejina confirmed the incident, stating, “We quickly brought under control a small-scale fire incident that occurred in our wastewater treatment plant. Since the refinery is in […]
A huge waterspout occurred off the coast of Ordu, Türkiye yesterday. Causing panic on coastal areas, the waterspout lost its power and disappeared after a while. The waterspout was visible from multiple districts such as Fatsa, Perşembe and Altınordu.
n the Komi Republic of Russia, nine wagons of a passenger train traveling from Vorkuta to Novorossiysk derailed. Emergency response teams, including search and rescue units and ambulances, were quickly dispatched to the site. The Russian Ministry of Health reported that around 50 passengers sustained injuries, with seven in critical condition. The Russian Investigative Committee […]
In Bolivia, former President Evo Morales called for a National Mobilization to defend democracy against a coup attempt led by General Juan José Zúñiga. This came after President Luis Arce urged citizens to take to the streets and made changes to the military administration. Thousands of Bolivians gathered in Plaza Murillo Square with national flags […]
Heavy rains caused the Tilar River in Mazendaran province, northern Iran, to overflow, resulting in a flood in the Sevadkuh district. Two people, aged 15 and 45, are missing, and 24 others were injured. Mazendaran Red Crescent President Gulamali Fehari reported that five of the injured are hospitalized, with minor damage to settlements. Search efforts […]
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski in Warsaw during a two-day official visit. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, enhancing NATO’s European wing, and addressing the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Turkey’s Ambassador to Warsaw, Rauf Alp Denktaş, also attended the meeting.
A forest fire in Deschutes County, Oregon, has ravaged 1,700 acres, fueled by strong winds. Over 2,000 homes lost power, and evacuation orders have been issued. The U.S. Forest Service closed campgrounds in the Deschutes National Forest as firefighters continue battling the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The death toll from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since October 7 has reached 37,718, with 86,377 injured. In the last 24 hours alone, 60 people were killed and 140 injured. Despite restrictions, six trucks of medical supplies from Morocco entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing, aimed at alleviating shortages in hospitals.
Kuzuyayla Nature Park in Kocaeli, Türkiye, renowned for its winter tourism, transformed into a picturesque scene as the sky turned red at sunset. Visitors enjoyed the breathtaking view, capturing the moment in numerous photos. Situated 25 kilometers from Kocaeli’s city center and around 130 kilometers from Istanbul, Kuzuyayla Nature Park attracts both local and […]
Quarantine Island, established in Izmir’s Urla district during the Ottoman era to combat infectious diseases, offers visitors a glimpse into history. The island, featuring original materials from centuries ago, underwent its first restoration in 155 years. The meticulous project, costing approximately 80 million TL ($2,430,000) and spanning three years, aimed to preserve the island’s […]