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Russian frigate strikes Ukraine
Four Kalibr type cruise missiles were launched from the frigate of the Russian Navy stationed in the Black Sea to the territory of Ukraine. The missiles reportedly targeted Ukraine's military infrastructure. Russian Ministry of Defense…
At least 62 died in India Assam floods
The death toll from weeks of torrential rain in the Indian state of Assam has risen to 62, officials reported. 32 districts in the state were flooded and more than 3 million people left their homes, Assam State Disaster Management stated.…
SpaceX launches Globalstar’s FM15 satellite into space
The US-based aerospace manufacturer SpaceX successfully sent the Falcon 9 rocket carrying the FM15 satellite of the US satellite communications company Globalstar into orbit. Today at 01:27 pm local time, it's announced that the launch from…
5 died after a truck caught in flood waters in Pakistan
Heavy rains in Pakistan brought life to a standstill. 5 people, including children, lost their lives as a result of a truck being dragged by flood waters in Sibi city of Balochistan province. Making a statement regarding the accident in…
A passenger plane makes emergency landing in India
A passenger plane belonging to SpiceJet Airlines in India made an emergency landing at Bihta Air Force Base with 185 passengers after its left wing caught fire. Passengers were evacuated from the plane after the police and airport officials…
French go to the poll for the general election
In France, approximately 48.5 million voters go to the polls to vote for the second round of the general elections. The alliance that wins at least 289 out of 577 seats in the French National Assembly will win the election by gaining an…
SpaceX launches German reconnaissance satellite from California
US-based aerospace manufacturer SpaceX launched a reconnaissance satellite for Germany on June 18. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the SARah-1 satellite was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 7:19 am. 8 minutes after launch,…
World’s largest boxing class held in Mexico
The world's highest attendance boxing class took place in Mexico. 14,299 people attended the open-air boxing class in the square in the historical center of the Mexican capital city of Mexico City. World Boxing Council President Mauricio…
Alert due to extreme heat in France
Air temperatures are expected to rise above 40 degrees in France. Paris Municipality announced that the parks and gardens in the city will remain open until midnight against the extreme heat wave. While devices that spray refreshing water…
Forest fires on the rise in Spain
The heat wave in Spain brought temperatures to record levels. During the intense air temperatures, firefighters in different parts of Spain are making intense efforts to control forest fires. While forest fires in Catalonia are still…