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Israel Advances Bill Allowing Death Penalty for Palestinians
The Israeli parliament has approved on its first reading a controversial bill permitting the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis for “nationalist reasons.” Proposed by far-right Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s party, the…
Turkish Mayor Re-Elected in Kosovo
Abdulhadi Krasniç of the Democratic Turkish Party of Kosovo (KDTP) was re-elected mayor of Mamusha, the country’s only Turkish municipality, with 53.58 percent of the vote in the second round of local elections.
Kosovo held runoffs in 18…
Voting Begins in Egypt’s Parliamentary Elections
Polling has begun in 14 Egyptian cities for the first phase of the House of Representatives elections. Voters are choosing members of the 596-seat parliament, with polls open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time over two days.
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Syrian President Al-Shara Meets IMF Chief in Washington
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara visited the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington during his talks with US President Donald Trump. He was welcomed by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.
Georgieva said…
Palestinian President Abbas Meets Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City to discuss urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza and efforts toward a two-state solution. The meeting, marking the 10th anniversary of the Vatican’s recognition of…
US Cuts Flights by 10% Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that flights at 40 major airports will be reduced by 10 percent starting tomorrow due to the ongoing government shutdown. The measure, aimed at managing staff shortages, could be reversed if…
EU’s Kallas: Türkiye Remains a Key Partner and Regional Actor
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said Türkiye remains a key partner and important regional actor for the European Union during her visit to the Greek Cypriot Administration ahead of its upcoming EU presidency.
At a joint press…
US Government Shutdown Becomes Longest in History at 36 Days
The US government has been shut down for 36 days after Democrats and Republicans in Congress failed to agree on a temporary budget to fund federal agencies—marking the longest shutdown in US history.
Federal employees continue to work…
Zohran Mamdani Wins New York Mayoral Race
Democrat Zohran Mamdani has won New York City’s mayoral election, becoming the first Muslim, African-born, and South Asian mayor in the city’s history. Mamdani, born in Uganda to Indian parents, secured about 54 percent of the vote…
German FM Says Syrians Could Be Forced to Return if Not Voluntary
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reversed his earlier remarks that Syrians in Germany would not return voluntarily, saying the state “has the possibility of forcing it.” His statement followed Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s…