Strikes

Following an explicit Iranian threat and drone strikes on its territory, Nicosia is trying to calm down the public and emphasize that it is not a target in the conflict. In parallel, the US has raised the travel warning to level 3, and the island has gone on a broad security alert. The police and the National Guard are on heightened alert, and security has been increased at about 180 locations across the country

The strike will last 24 hours and could affect the Malpensa Express line. Alternative buses will operate without intermediate stops, and service windows will be guaranteed in the morning and evening hours

On Monday, February 2, a warning strike is expected to cause widespread disruptions across the MVG U-Bahn, trams, and buses, as well as public transport lines in many cities across Germany. Recommendations: prepare in advance, consider alternative transportation, and use official information channels to stay updated

About 20 minutes before landing at Ben Gurion Airport, in the midst of stormy weather, a plane carrying Maccabi Tel Aviv football players was struck by lightning, causing panic among the passengers. The flight landed safely with zero casualties

Statesville Regional Airport confirmed that seven people were killed in a Cessna plane that crashed while landing; according to US reports, some of the passengers were family members. One of the victims is Greg Biffle, a retired NASCAR racing driver

After reports of heavy exchange of fire, artillery fire, and airstrikes, both American embassies warn: Avoid traveling within 50 km of the Cambodia-Thailand border due to unpredictable security situation and limited assistance capacity

A strong M6.8 quake struck in the open sea off northeast Japan at 08:03 UTC, according to the USGS

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded on Monday evening at 22:48 in the western part of Turkey, including Istanbul and Izmir; the population is urged to prepare for aftershocks

A major 7.4 earthquake hit the Philippines early today. Evacuations are ongoing, property damage is reported, and a Pacific tsunami warning was briefly issued

Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture was struck by a 6.0 earthquake on Saturday; the quake caused no major damage or tsunami warnings, officials say