15 Died in Ukraine’s Attack on Russia’s Belgorod

The parts of a Tochka ballistic missile, launched by Ukraine on the Russian city of Belgorod yesterday, fell on a 10-storey residential building, causing a part of it to collapse. Search and rescue teams found 15 people dead in the wreck, while 17 other residents survived the attack.

Microbialite Emergence in Lake Van Draws Attention

  Despite spring rainfall, Lake Van’s water levels remain below desired levels. Microbialites, formations akin to coral reefs, have emerged as water receded due to climate-induced drought. These formations, described as “underwater fairy chimneys,” are becoming prominent in İncekaya village, Tatvan district. They are attracting attention in diving tourism due to their unique appearance. Aerial […]

Arms Sales to Israel Protested in Belgium

A group of demonstrators gathered in the city of Namur in the Walloon region of Belgium and organized a protest calling for Belgium to ban arms sales to Israel, which continues its attacks on Gaza. the crowd urged the Walloon Parliament to end the sales with banners reading “Israel is committing massacres in Gaza with […]

Heavy Rain Halts Education in Hatay

Heavy rain in Türkiye’s Hatay led to a partial suspension of education for a day. Governor Mustafa Masatlı reported ongoing rainfall, measuring 20 kilograms per square meter. The General Directorate of Meteorology had previously issued warnings for heavy rainfall in the Eastern Mediterranean. The downpour began on Sunday morning, causing streams to swell and leaving […]

Israel Opens New Crossing Point to Gaza for Aid Shipments

Israel opened a new crossing point, called the Western Erez Pass, for humanitarian aid shipments to the north of the Gaza Strip. The Coordination of Government Activities in the Palestinian Territories said that the crossing point, located in the Zikim area, is part of efforts to increase humanitarian aid shipments to the Gaza Strip and, […]

US comedian Seinfeld Protested at Duke University

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld faced protests during his guest speech at Duke University’s graduation in North Carolina, USA. The protests were linked to his support for Israel, adding to ongoing demonstrations supporting Gaza across US universities. Some students exited the ceremony, chanting “Freedom for Palestine” and displaying Palestinian flags. While some attendees backed Seinfeld, others left […]

Apexmasters 2024 Drift Championship Held in Kocaeli

Apexmasters 2024 Türkiye Drift Championship started at the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation race track in Körfez district of Kocaeli province. Smoke-machine tires, sharp bend turns and extreme speeds gave unforgettable moments to drift lovers. “This has no age or gender. It is completely based on piloting and technique. You need to train a lot to […]

Floods Kill 34 in Indonesia

Floods triggered by heavy rains and cold lava flow from a volcano caused chaos in the West Sumatra region of Indonesia. West Sumatra Disaster Agency announced that 34 people, 16 in Agam and 18 in Tanah Datar, lost their lives. Search efforts resume for at least 16 people. At least 26 people died in a […]

Death Toll from Floods in Afghanistan Jumped to 344

The number of deaths in the floods that occurred after heavy rains in Takhar, Baghlan, Ghor, Herat and Badakhshan provinces of Afghanistan increased to 344. According to authorities, 315 of the deaths occurred in Baghlan, the region most affected by the disaster. It was also reported that 630 people were injured and around 1,000 cattle […]