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Massive Earthquakes Strike Turkey: Over 1,800 Aftershocks and International Aid Rushed to Help
Two earthquakes, one with a magnitude of 7.7 in the center of Pazarcık in Kahramanmaraş, and the other with a magnitude of 7.6 in the center of Elbistan, hit Turkey on February 6, 2023. There were 1,891 aftershocks after the earthquakes.…
One Man’s Journey from Gaza to the US
The total foreign-born or immigrant population (legal and illegal) in the United States hit a record high of 47.9 million in September 2022, according to the monthly Current Population Survey (CPS) by the Census Bureau. This is an increase…
Japan’s human-powered vehicles defy the years
The human-powered vehicles known as "Jinrikisha," which have been used in Japan since the 1870s, defy the years despite advancing technology. Jinrikishas have recently been used for entertainment purposes and still attract great attention…
Pakistan faces severe environmental challenges due to deforestation and declining air quality
Pakistan is facing severe environmental challenges, including deforestation and declining air quality, due to illegal logging and a high dependence on firewood as a main source of energy. This has resulted in a drastic reduction in tree…
Discover Historical and Cultural Gems of Kaliningrad, Russia’s Westernmost City
Kaliningrad, a European city, boasts a historical center starting with the island of Kant and its 14th century Cathedral. The island, previously known as Kneiphof, can be accessed by passing through the Blessing Village neighborhood.…
Kabul Zoo Has Over 1 Million Annual Visitors, Despite Decades War
Located in the banks of the Kabul river, Kabul Zoo was founded by the royal family in 1967, then the prince was in charge for five years, where visitors could see 92 types of birds, reptiles and fish with a collection of 7 hundred animals.…
Afghanistan’s Popular Foods Face Significant Decline in Business
Certain level of communities in Afghanistan eat outside. The majority of the estimated population of more than 35 million are engaged in agricultural work and rarely seen eating street food.
The capital Kabul and many other rural…
Sudanese young man makes environmentally friendly ‘Toktok’
A Sudanese young man, Muhammad Samir, was able to turn his master's degree project from the University of Catholica Dicatro, an Italian university, into a tangible reality by manufacturing the first environmentally friendly Raksha Toktok…
Insect food shop in Tokyo draws curious crowds
An edible insect shop opened in the tourist district of Tokyo, Ueno, became an overnight sensation. The shop, which serves the insects that customers first buy from the vending machine right in front of the shop, attracted great attention…