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first ship carrying grain sets off from ukraine to lebanon
In accordance with the grain shipment agreement signed on July 22 in Istanbul by Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, and the United Nations (UN), the cargo ship RAZONI departed from Odessa Port bound for Lebanon. According to authorities, Ukrainian…
Moscow zoo celebrates birthday of 2 giant pandas
The Moscow Zoo celebrated the birthdays of two giant pandas, Ding Ding and Ru Yi, on Sunday in Moscow, Russia's capital. They made a bamboo cake with the number "5" and a large figure of a horse out of boxes for Ding Ding. As a gift, Ru Yi…
at least 10 killed in Uganda flooding
Heavy rains that were effective in Kapchorwa and Mbale regions in eastern Uganda caused flooding. At least ten people were killed in the flood. "This disaster is the result of environmental degradation," Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah…
flash floods hit saudi arabia
Several neighborhoods in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, were flooded on Sunday as a result of heavy rains. Flash floods washed away many cars and caused traffic to stop in some streets, and many vehicles were stranded as a result of…
beirut grain silo partially collapses 2 years after massive explosion
A part of a grain silo collapsed in the Port of Beirut in Lebanon's capital Beirut, where hundreds of people died in the massive explosion two years ago. The northern block of the silo was reported to have collapsed due to the grains in it…
woman rescued from car during arizona flooding
Heavy rains caused flooding in Apache Junction, Arizona, USA. During the disaster police were called to help Sue Teders, who was trapped in her vehicle with her dog. The police, who broke the window to save Teders managed to get the woman…
Over 80kg of cocaine seized off Turkey’s west coast
Despite warnings from coast guards, the US-flagged yacht 'Belgor' escaped in the Bodrum district of Muğla, Turkey, off the Gulf of Güllük. The yacht was apprehended following the helicopter-assisted pursuit. During the investigation, 60 kg…
fireworks set off at Dua Lipa’s show in Toronto injured 3
A person set off unauthorized fireworks at the Scotiabank Arena during British singer Dua Lipa’s show in Toronto, Canada. Three people were slightly injured in the incident which took place towards the end of the concert. The incident…
locals flock parks in Jerusalem amid extreme heatwave
People in Jerusalem were preparing for extreme temperatures as a heatwave swept through the city in recent days. During the heatwave, a fountain in the center of a park have become a popular attraction for both children and adults.…
ferry crashes into dock in seattle, US
A ferry crashed into a dock in Seattle, Washington, USA. Major damage occurred to the ferry and 2 vehicles in it. The U.S. Coast Guard has announced that it has started an investigation into the cause of the accident. Ship traffic in the…