The terebinth-made rosaries in the park under the historical Erbil Citadel in the center of the city of Erbil in northern Iraq attract great attention. The colorful and unique rosaries are valued between 1 and 500 dollars. “Most of these rosaries are made from terebinth trees found in the mountains in Sulaymaniyah, Raniye and Chaharkurna […]
The Kaynarca district Türkiye’s Sakarya province was covered by fog clouds in the morning. Making some points of the district almost invisible, the fog sea created a visual feast, pleasing to watch from above. Murat Hazer
A fire broke out at around 02.30 in a 3-story boutique hotel in the historical Kaleiçi Barboros Neighborhood, located in Türkiye’s important tourism city of Antalya. A Lebanese tourist couple was found dead after six hours of firefighting efforts, and twelve others were injured, one seriously. The couple’s two children, who were in the next […]
Two new eruptions occurred in the Ubinas Volcano, located in the Moquegua region, about 1,200 kilometers southeast of Lima, the capital of the South American country Peru. Peru’s National Emergency Operations Center said that there was ashfall in the surrounding settlements and told locals to take precautions by covering their mouths and faces. Peru Geophysics […]
A sandstorm occurred in the cities of Hermosillo, Guaymas and Empalme in the state of Sonora, located in northern Mexico. The strong winds blew the roofs off many buildings, knocking down trees. There were serious disruptions in electricity and transportation in the regions. Sonora State Governor Alfonzo Durazo reported that there were no casualties.
In the city of Karachi in Pakistan’s Sind province, Floods occurred doe to monsoon rains brought life to a standstill in Pakistan’s Karachi city. Drivers had hard time moving on the flooded roads, while many vehicles submerged. The waters damaged power lines and traffic lights as well. The Pakistan Meteorological Department said rains will continue […]
As extreme heat grips Europe, northern Italy faced a hailstorm with hail the size of tennis balls. A 53-year-old person lost their life in the hailstorm in the Veneto region, while 110 others sustained injuries. The hail wreaked havoc on houses, shattering windows, and uprooting trees. The Veneto civil protection unit swiftly responded to over […]
Heavy rain struck the city of Wuxi in eastern China, causing widespread flooding in streets, avenues, and the Wuxi East Railway Station. Social media images showed “waterfalls” forming due to the intense rainfall. The Jiangsu Wuxi Meteorological Observatory raised a red alert for heavy rain and storms, with some areas receiving over 100 mm of […]
Approximately 40 kilometers from the city center, Kaz Lake, a serene location known for its diverse bird species, has witnessed a peculiar phenomenon. Buffaloes, seeking respite from the scorching temperatures, have been taking refuge in the cool waters of the lake. The sight of these majestic creatures cooling off in the lake has been captured […]
Former Environment Minister Wiam Wahhab and journalist Simon Abi Fadel clashed during a televised discussion program in Lebanon. The argument escalated into a fistfight when Wahhab threw a glass of water at Abi Fadel. The fight involved other guests in the studio and continued outside the building, prompting military intervention.