An explosion and then a fire broke out in the gas tanker at the gas filling facility in the Embakasi neighborhood of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, last night. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura stated that the fire in the tanker quickly spread to the gas filling facility and that 2 people died and 222 people […]
Unrelenting heavy rains have led to devastating floods and landslides in the Philippines, particularly impacting Mindanao. Local authorities report 6 casualties, 1 person missing, and ongoing search and rescue operations. The Maragusan municipality faces severe consequences, with 23 landslides since Sunday, prompting the evacuation of 10,100 residents. Evacuation centers in Agusan del Sur province […]
An intercity passenger bus heading towards Edirne in the Çeköy district of Türkiye’s Istanbul province went out of control and entered the barriers. Following the crash, the bus collided with a truck advancing on the road. Firefighters arriving at the scene removed the casualties and handed them over to medical teams. Nineteen people were reported […]
Saray Main Street in Hatay, one of the Turkish provinces jolted by two major earthquakes on February 6, 2023, has been recently photographed. Compared to its old and lively atmosphere, the street’s new appearance formed a heartbreaking scene. “I was shocked by the view when I came here after the earthquake. Unfortunately, 80 percent of […]
The Clock Tower in Adıyaman, frozen at 04:17 during the February 6 earthquake, stands as a poignant symbol of the disaster. Stopped clocks facing four directions were intentionally left unchanged, maintaining the time of the seismic event. The municipality, responding to citizens’ wishes, decided not to repair the clocks, preserving the moment. Recently, the […]
In connection with the armed attack at the Santa Maria Church in Istanbul that resulted in one fatality, a court on duty has arrested 25 suspects, including the two attackers. The incident occurred during the Sunday mass when two masked individuals opened fire, leading to the death of 52-year-old Tuncer Cihan. Operations were conducted, resulting […]
In Brussels, Belgium, a show of solidarity for Palestine unfolded during the European Union (EU) Leaders’ Summit, as Israel’s 118-day assault on the Gaza Strip continued. In Schumann Square, hundreds gathered, brandishing Palestinian flags and advocating for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Protesters accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, urging the EU to step in […]
The classic and modern automobile exhibition called The Retromobile Show 2024 started at Porte de Versailles in Paris, the capital of France. More than 1000 classic and modern cars of many world-famous brands, especially Ferrari, Mercedes, and Alfa Romeo, featured by 620 collectors, were presented to the visitors in an area of 73,000 square meters. […]
Eight hundred flights were canceled at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport due to the strike initiated by the airport’s workers demanding improved working conditions. It was reported that 135,000 passengers were affected by the disruptions and it is estimated that this number will rise to 200,000. In the strike launched by Germany’s United Service Sector Union (Ver.di) […]
Farmers in Brussels demonstrated against EU agricultural policies by igniting materials outside the European Parliament. The protests, part of ongoing demonstrations, highlight farmers’ concerns over pesticide bans and increased beef imports from Brazil and Argentina. Farmers argue that these policies create unfair competition and hinder their ability to adhere to environmental regulations. Riot police […]