EU, Allies Consider More Sanctions on Russia

EU, Allies Consider More Sanctions on Russia

European foreign ministers and top EU officials have pledged to increase pressure on Russia, including new sanctions, over its war in Ukraine. In a joint statement following a meeting in Madrid, officials from Spain, Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Poland, and the EU emphasized their commitment to limiting Russia’s ability to continue its aggression and […]

US Deports Gang Members to El Salvador

US Deports Gang Members to El Salvador

The US has transferred 17 members of the Venezuela-based Tren de Aragua gang and MS-13 to high-security prisons in El Salvador. The State Department described the move as a successful counterterrorism operation targeting criminals, including murderers and rapists. The deportations follow former President Donald Trump’s decision to designate both gangs as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. El […]

3.9 Magnitude Earthquake in Causes Panic in Antalya, Türkiye

3.9 Magnitude Earthquake in Causes Panic in Antalya, Türkiye

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred at 01:36 local time in the Alanya district of Antalya, Türkiye, caused panic. Some citizens in the district center and 5 nearby neighborhoods, where the tremor was felt slightly, went out in fear. It was determined that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 12 kilometers.

French Far-right Politician Le Pen Found Guilty in Corruption Case

Marine Le Pen, a leading figure in the National Rally (RN) party in France, was found guilty of embezzling European Union (EU) funds that were supposed to be paid to party employees and was sentenced to four years in prison with two years suspended and a fine of 100,000 euros. The court also imposed a […]

Aftershocks in Myanmar Induce Panic in Thailand

The aftershocks that followed the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Myanmar on Friday and were felt in neighboring countries continue to cause panic in Thailand, where 18 people have died and 33 more have been injured. Thousands of people took to the streets in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, after the tremors, and many […]

Thousands of Syrians Gather for Eid Prayers

Thousands of Muslims in the Syrian capital of Damascus performed the Eid prayer in the square where the Unknown Soldier Monument is located southwest of Qasiyun Mountain. The importance of traditions and the victory of the Syrian people was emphasized in the Eid sermon. Ali Türkmen, 37, one of the Syrians who performed the Eid […]

Pakistanis Pray Eid Prayers

Thousands of Muslims in Pakistan flocked to open spaces such as parks and football fields as well as mosques all around their country to perform Eid prayers, praying for Palestinians who are celebrating Eid under the shadow of Israeli attacks.  

Oil Tanker Crashes Into Port in Iraq

An oil tanker named “Akkad” belonging to the Iraqi Oil Tankers Company crashed into Um Qasr Port in the southern Iraqi city of Basra yesterday. It was reported that the Iraqi Ports General Company oil tanker experienced a rudder failure while leaving the Hur Zubayr Oil Port earlier in the day. Authorities stated that there […]