18 April 2024

EURASIA

IR Yezidi Women Mark New Year

Yezidis Mark New Year

IRAQ

The Yezidi community in Iraq and abroad came together to celebrate the Yezidi New Year at the Lalish Temple in the Sinjar district, in Nineveh Governorate. The Lalish Temple is considered the primary temple of the Yezidis, attracting visitors from around the world. It is a unique location known for its tranquility and serene atmosphere. Thousands of Yezidis participated in the festivities, illuminating the night with candles and torches to herald the beginning of the new year.

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EUROPE

CM Dzhankoi Blast

Ukraine Attacks Dzhankoi Airfield

CRIMEA

Reported as a successful attack by the Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar underground resistance movement 'Atesh' ('Flame' in Turkish) in temporarily occupied Crimea, Ukraine orchestrated a series of strikes on the Russian military in the Dzhankoi Airfield where Russian President Vladimir Putin is known for storing his Ka-52 ‘Alligator’ helicopters. Following the blitz, a ball of flames burst up in the sky and an air-raid warning was issued overnight. The inferno, near the airfield – a key logistics hub in the north of the peninsula raged for hours.

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CAUCASUS

GE Mass Protest of Russian Law

Mass Protest of 'Russian Law'

GEORGIA

Georgian lawmakers voted 78 to 25 and agreed on an early draft of a controversial "foreign influence" bill, sparking mass protests against the legislation criticized for mirroring a repressive Russian law. Opposed vehemently by President Salome Zourabichvili as a move against the will of the population, the 'Russian Law' dubbed bill continues to spark outrage in Georgia and concern in the West since it undermines Georgia's bid for European Union membership.

GE Mass Protest of Russian Law

Mass Protest of 'Russian Law'

GEORGIA

Georgian lawmakers voted 78 to 25 and agreed on an early draft of a controversial "foreign influence" bill, sparking mass protests against the legislation criticized for mirroring a repressive Russian law. Opposed vehemently by President Salome Zourabichvili as a move against the will of the population, the 'Russian Law' dubbed bill continues to spark outrage in Georgia and concern in the West since it undermines Georgia's bid for European Union membership.

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BALKANS

CR Ruling Party Wins Elections

Ruling Party Wins Elections

CROATIA

Croatia's ruling conservative Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) party won the most seats in parliamentary elections but constituted no majority and fell short of the threshold to form a government. The prime minister, Andrej Plenković welcomed the result that his HDZ won for the third time. Plenković said he would begin negotiating with other parties to form a government on Friday.

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AFRICA

EG Hazard Alert on Sharm El Sheikh

Hazard Alert on Sharm El Sheikh

EGYPT

The Red Seas port city has been under a state of emergency since Sunday. A stranded gas ship rammed into coral reefs near the city. Authorities remain concerned about the potential of a gas leak.

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ARABIA

UAE Rare Heavy Rain Causes Chaos

Heavy Rainfall Floods Dubai

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

One of the world's busiest travel hubs — Dubai International Airport — has partially resumed operations after heavy flooding forced it to close temporarily. The standstill came after a record-breaking storm hit the United Arab Emirates. More rain fell in 24 hours than ever before. At least one person was killed and many homes and businesses were damaged.

UAE Rare Heavy Rain Causes Chaos

Heavy Rainfall Floods Dubai

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Nearly a year's worth of rain fell in a day and major highways are underwater due to a record-breaking storm. One of the world's busiest travel hubs, Dubai International Airport, has partially resumed operations after heavy flooding forced it to close down temporarily. The storm resulted in at least one fatality, with many homes and businesses damaged as well.