Three Turkish Cypriots were arrested after capturing two Cameroonian robbers who robbed a foreign exchange office in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and killed its owner, Ayça Alav, in TRNC on December 22 and delivering them to police. They were charged with kidnapping, deprivation of liberty, carrying handcuffs without permission, and being a member […]
A truck loaded with goods containing transit escort documents, which entered the Ipsala Customs Gate to exit from Türkiye to Greece, was sent for x-ray scanning. Upon detecting suspicious density in the vehicle in question, 8 irregular immigrants were detected hiding in the gaps between the cargo. The immigrants were detained for further investigation.
In a show of solidarity, Palestinian activists gathered in Hebron, West Bank, rallying in support of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza, demonstrators, waving Palestinian and South African flags, expressed gratitude to South Africa with banners proclaiming “Thank you South Africa.” Dr. […]
The German Machinists’ Union (GDL) commenced a three-day strike after unsuccessful collective bargaining talks with German Railways (DB). The strike, impacting freight and passenger services, caused significant disruptions across various routes. Major hubs like Berlin and Cologne faced flight disruptions, while the normally bustling Cologne central station stood deserted. The strike is set to persist […]
Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Ramallah after his Israel trip, meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss crucial issues. Talks included halting Israeli attacks, ensuring aid access to Gaza, and supporting hospital operations. Abbas warned against Israeli measures threatening Palestinian displacement, while Blinken advocated peaceful coexistence. However, Blinken faced protests in Ramallah, with […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan announced that Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan are set to resolve their border dispute officially by March. Following discussions in Kyrgyzstan, Minister Fidan visited Tajikistan, engaging in key meetings and making significant strides in diplomatic relations. In Dushanbe, Fidan paid homage at the Ismail Somon monument before holding talks with Tajik […]
Ecuador descended into turmoil after the escape of Los Choneros gang leader Jose Adolfo Macias Villamar, alias “Fito,” from La Regional prison in Guayaquil. Gang members, attempting to take hostages, stormed a television channel during a live broadcast, leading to the detainment of 13 individuals by police. Reports reveal a wave of violence across eight […]
Lee Jae-myung, head of South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party, was stabbed in the neck during a visit to Busan on January 2. After undergoing surgery at Seoul National University Hospital, he has been released. Lee’s supporters warmly greeted him outside the hospital as he addressed the incident. Wearing a neck band, Lee urged an […]
A destructive storm wreaked havoc across the eastern United States, claiming at least three lives and leaving 630 thousand households without electricity. Florida bore the brunt, witnessing vehicular displacement and property damage due to intense winds. Emergencies were declared in parts of Florida, leading to the removal of power poles. Meanwhile, a dozen tornadoes tore […]
At a press conference in Tel Aviv, US Secretary of State Blinken emphasized the alarming loss of civilian lives in Gaza, especially children, stating, ‘The daily toll on civilians, particularly children, in Gaza is devastating.’ Blinken acknowledged Israel’s withdrawal from activities in northern Gaza and outlined plans for a UN-led mission to facilitate safe returns […]