In the Philippines, the death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains has risen to 16, with 11 people reported injured. Search operations are ongoing for three missing individuals. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) revealed that the Davao region has been the most affected, with 772,000 people impacted by […]
Lake Çıldır, the second largest lake in Eastern Anatolia, has become a perfect environment to see during the winter holiday after its surface is completely covered with ice. Being chosen for its famous horse sleigh rides, the lake is now being benefited as a rink as well. “My biggest dream was to learn ice skating […]
A group of women fell down from the balcony of a hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand, as the floor collapsed while they were posing for a group photo. Thirteen of them were injured, two of them seriously. The police found out that the balcony section was not included in the zoning plan of the building […]
The 74th Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan’s Hokkaido province has kicked off, showcasing 190 snow and ice sculptures in Odori Park. The festival, which traditionally draws over 2 million visitors, returns without Covid-19 restrictions for the first time in three years. Local artists and residents crafted realistic sculptures, providing a visual delight for attendees. […]
Protesters opposing the delay of the February 25 presidential election in Senegal faced police intervention in Dakar. Demonstrators, expressing their discontent, set tires ablaze and blocked roads, prompting the use of tear gas by law enforcement to disperse the crowd. Presidential Candidate Anta Babacar Ngom was among those detained during the protests, while another candidate, […]
The Ordu province of Türkiye held the 19th version of the “Çambaşı Snow Festival” in the Çambaşı Plateau, which has an altitude of 2000 meters. Hundreds of festivalgoers danced to live music, played snowball, watched wrestling and folk dance shows, and competed in sledding races.
The Altınbeşik Cave in the Ürünlü District of Antalya’s İbradı district, which receives over 300 local and foreign visitors every day, broke a visitor record. The cave, which offers a visual feast to its visitors with its turquoise soda lake underneath, a waterfall flowing from a height of 40 meters, and its eye-catching stalactites, attracted […]
Ukrainian forces launched an attack on the Russian-controlled Luhansk region yesterday. The Ministry of Emergencies of Russia stated that 28 people, including a child, died in the attack on a building. It was announced that 10 people were rescued from the rubble, and search and rescue efforts were continuing. Authorities in Luhansk reported that the […]
An injured dog was found under the wreck of the Bishkek thermal power plant in Kyrgyzstan, where an explosion occurred for an unknown reason on Friday. The dog, which had burns on its face and paws, was immediately taken to the animal clinic for treatment. The treatment expenses were covered by a non-governmental organization that […]
Heavy rain caused floods in Karachi, Pakistan. The city is battling with power outages in various parts and blocked roads. An 18-year-old young man died after touching one of more than 700 electrical cables that broke due to heavy rain. The Pakistan Meteorological Service estimates that thunderstorms will continue.