Fire at Istanbul Gym Spreads to 3 Nearby Buildings

A fire erupted at a gym on Kent Street in Ataşehir Barbaros Mahallesi around 12:00, for reasons yet to be determined. Alerted by the billowing smoke, citizens promptly notified the fire department. A significant contingent of firefighters swiftly arrived at the scene, but the flames had already extended to three adjacent structures. Crews are presently […]

Typhoon Haikui Causes Flooding and Rescues in China

Typhoon Haikui caused widespread flooding and damage in China’s Fujian and Guangdong provinces. The typhoon made landfall in Dongshan county, Fujian, and brought heavy rains, resulting in streets being submerged and vehicles swept away. During a rescue operation in Fuzhou city, a fire truck with nine people on board got trapped in floodwaters, with six […]

historical building from 13th century attracts numerous visitors in türkiye

The historical Pişirici Masjid and Kasteli, which were brought back to Gaziantep’s tourism scene after the completion of restoration works, are drawing numerous visitors to Gaziantep, Türkiye. The unique building, constructed in 1282, serves various purposes, including toilets, showers, and rooms for resting, ablution, laundry, and wool washing. Citizens can also perform prayers in it. […]

Flooding Sweeps House Away, kills some in Brazil

Four people have died in flooding in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state, with onlookers capturing the dramatic moment when a house was swept away. Severe storms caused widespread flooding and landslides in over 15 cities, including the state capital, Porto Alegre. One person died from an electric shock during house flooding, and a man […]

Meteorite Fragments Found in Türkiye’s Bingöl Exactly 8 Years Later

A strange coincidence occurred in Türkiye’s Bingöl province as meteor fragments fell into the city on the same day after eight years had passed. Meteorite falls were observed in many cities in the Eastern Anatolia and Southeastern Anatolia regions. On Saturday, September 2, at around 20:30, an object presumed to be a meteorite fragment was […]

Kirkuk Protests Over Headquarters Handover Turn Deadly

A week ago in Kirkuk, Iraq, tensions flared as the decision to hand over the Joint Operations Command’s headquarters to the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) led by Massoud Barzani led to protests. Tragically, four protesters lost their lives, and 15 others were injured in the Rahimava region, predominantly Kurdish. Although the decision to transfer the […]

Global Climate Crisis: August’s Extreme Weather Urges Swift Action

August brought a series of severe climate events worldwide. South Sudan faced simultaneous floods and droughts, pushing hunger to unprecedented levels. South Asian children faced extreme heat, Iraq’s marshlands diminished due to climate change, and the UN issued a climate emergency warning. Pakistan continued its recovery from historic floods, and global temperatures hit record highs. […]

Moroccans Protest Killing of Two Fellow Citizens by Algerian Coast Guard

Moroccans protested the recent incident in which two Moroccan men were shot to death by the Algerian Coast Guard for straying into Algerian waters on their jet skis. Dozens of demonstrators held photos of the victims and expressed their anger. According to Algeria’s Ministry of Defence, the two Moroccans had been warned with warning shots, […]

US climber’s gastric bleeding is being treated amid mapping works

The condition of Marck Dick, the US mountaineer who was a part of a team that descended into Morca Cave in Türkiye for mapping and similar studies and suffered gastric bleeding, has been stated to have improved. The climber is receiving drugs and serum treatment from the doctors who descended into the cave at a […]

Spectacular Sunset Views Enchant Hatay

The breathtaking sunset over Hatay’s Samandag district left a lasting impression on onlookers. Meanwhile, the beach treated spectators to a one-of-a-kind vista as the sun descended. This remarkable sunset, casting its enchanting glow across the sea, captivated viewers and provided a mesmerizing visual experience.   Alican Gümüş