Fire at Amusement Park Kills 27 in India

A fire broke out in an amusement park in Rajkot, Gujarat state, India. Authorities reported that 27 people, including 9 children, died and 8 others went missing. DNA tests are being carried out to determine the identities of the deceased. It was noted that the loss of life may increase.

Galata Tower Reopened after Restoration Works Completed

Galata Tower, one of the symbol buildings of Istanbul, Türkiye, is reopened to visitors as of today, after the restoration works were completed. Visitors to the historical tower, whose exterior was repaired and strengthened against earthquakes, started to be allowed inside, with a maximum of 100 people per hour.

Andırın District Awaits History and Nature Lovers

Andırın district, located in Kahramanmaraş province of Türkiye, continues to attract local and foreign tourists with its historical structures, especially castles and dazzling natural beauty. “We have been continuing to view and share the beauties of Andırın district with our teacher friends for about a week. Today, we are in a beautiful spot on the […]

6th Phase of General Elections Began in India

Indians are heading to polling stations to cast their vote in the sixth phase of the Indian general elections. The Indian elections, which will determine the members of the 545-seated lower house of parliament, will be completed with the seventh phase, and its results will be published on June 4.

Armenian PM’S Helicopter Makes Forced Landing

The helicopter carrying Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made an forced landing in the city of Vanadzor due to adverse weather conditions. Following the incident, Armenian media reported that the minister set out for Tashir by car. “Everything is fine. Our helicopter made a forced landing in Vanadzor due to bad weather. We are currently […]

Fire Engulfs Refugee Camp in Bangladesh

A fire broke out yesterday in camp number 13 in Cox’s Bazar city, where more than 1 million Rohingya Muslims, most of whom escaped from military operations in Myanmar, live. The rapidly spreading flames completely reduced at least 230 shelters and 100 structures to ashes and damaged more than 200 shelters. Islam reported that at […]

Japan Supports Palestinians’ Efforts to Establish Independent State

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa made pro-Palestinian statements at a press conference held in the capital, Tokyo. Stating that she supports the two-state form of government as a solution to the war between Israel and Hamas, the minister said, “We understand Palestinians’ goal of establishing an independent state and support their efforts in this regard.” […]

Tornado Forms in Adana Amid Rainfall

A tornado formed in the village of Eğirağaç in Türkiye’s Adana province amid heavy rain that started after warning of the General Directorate of Meteorology. Although the tornado caused panic in the village, it disappeared in a short time. Meanwhile, the accelerated rain caused flooding in some areas.

Protests against “Transparency of Foreign Influence” Law Continue in Georgia

Protests against the “transparency of foreign influence” law, which was adopted on May 14 in Georgia and slammed on the grounds that it would restrict freedom of expression and suppress non-governmental organizations, continue. Demonstrators, including representatives and members of opposition parties, marched towards the Ministry of Internal Affairs building in the Freedom Square protest in […]