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US Secretary of State Blinken Holds Talks in Palestine Amidst Protests
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…
Türkiye’s FM Fidan Facilitates Diplomatic Progress in Central Asia
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…
South Korean Opposition Leader Discharged
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…
US Blinken Says Gaza Civilian Deaths Far Too High
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…
Secretary Blinken in Israel; Herzog Denounces Genocide Allegations
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken launched discussions in Israel, meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv. At the outset of the talks, Herzog expressed gratitude for the US's unwavering support towards Israel's security…
Protest Erupts During Biden’s Speech at Charleston Church
During President Joe Biden's address at the Sister Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina—a site of a tragic 2015 shooting that claimed nine lives—protesters disrupted the event. Advocating for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, they…
Justice and Development Party Reveals New Candidate for Istanbul Mayorship
The Justice and Development Party (AKP), the ruling party in Türkiye, held a meeting to announce their members who would be the new candidates in the critical local elections to be held on March 31, 2024. Along with the other mayoral…
Egyptian President and Jordanian King Meet in Cairo
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordanian King Abdullah II convened at Cairo's Al-Ittihadiyah Palace, calling for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate crucial humanitarian assistance. The leaders emphasized their rejection…
Netanyahu Vows Continued Gaza Attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again stated that the attacks on the Gaza Strip will not end anytime soon. “We will continue the war until the end. It will continue until Hamas is eliminated and until victory. Those who think…
Kirkuk Residents Heading To Election Polls
The people of Kirkuk have been voting in the local elections, held for the first time in 18 years. For the 16 seats in the Kirkuk Provincial Council, the winners of which will be determined by more than 870,000 voters in the city, a total…