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Tokyo Olympic torch relay kicks off its 121-day journey amid COVID-19 worries
The torch relay for the Olympic Games which was postponed to 2021 due to the corona virus pandemic began its 121-day journey at the J-Village National Training Center in Futaba, Japan's northeastern Fukushima prefecture on Thursday. Azusa…
Etna Volcano Erupts for the 16th time
One of the Europe's largest active volcano erupted overnight for the 16th time since February. Mount Etna sent lava rocks up to 6 km into the air. Red alarm issued for airspace of Catania region. Two flights were canceled and four flights…
Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off in China
Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off on mid March and will continue to mid-April. Thousands of cherry blossom trees bloomed in in the Turtle Head Park in Wuxi city, Jiangsu Province, China. People take pictures of cherry blossoms in the…
From stinky canal to visitor attraction
Klong Ong Ang, a historic waterway once known as Bangkok's dirtiest canal, become a top visitor attraction in Bangkok, Thailand. After five-years beautification, the canal is now filled with clear water, with both sides decorated with lush…
Container ship runs aground in Suez Canal
A large container ship which is named Ever Given registered in Panama ran aground in the Suez Canal on 23 March. It caused blocking passage of other ships and a traffic jam.
The Ever Given which is 59 metres wide, 400 meters long is…
Tens of thousands evacuated due to major flooding in Australia
More than 15,000 people have been evacuated due to major flooding in Australia's New South Wales (NSW) on Tuesday. Across the state, 38 regions were designated as natural disaster areas. Thousands of residents evacuated from their homes…
More than 100 wounded as collapsing a tribune in India
In india, a tribune collapsed suddenly during the opening ceremony of National Championship. More than 100 spectators wounded who came to Telangana state from across the country.
Spring snowfall surprises in Kosovo
Despite spring, heavy snowfall has hit the Kosovo. The snowfall blanketed Kosovo's capital Pristina. Snow depths in the city have reached 20 centimetre. Heavy snowfall has caused traffic disruptions in the affected area.
Ercan Kasap
Mass vaccination campaign against coronavirus kicks off in Palestine
Palestine launched a mass vaccination campaign against coronavirus across the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. "We received a shipment of 37,440 doses of coronavirus vaccines and we sent 11,600 doses of them to the Gaza Strip. Also, we…
7 civilians killed in Assad Regime attack
Assad regime forces targeted a hospital in Atarib district, Aleppo countryside, Syria on Sunday. According to the local sources 7 civilians were killed including a child, more than 20 wounded in the attack. Part of the hospital has been…