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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…
Türkiye’s Erdoğan in Hungary
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived Hungary at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban. His trip centered around events marking the Türkiye-Hungary Cultural Year and the 6th Türkiye-Hungary High-Level Strategic Cooperation…
EU Affirms Commitment to Western Balkans’ Integration
EU leaders met with Western Balkan countries to discuss their path towards EU membership at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brussels. Council President Charles Michel reaffirmed the EU's commitment to the region's integration and…
Russia’s Lavrov: West, Israel Lack Plans for Palestinian State
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the establishment of a Palestinian state within international mandates during a Federation Council session, noting the lack of Western inclination to establish a unified Palestinian state.…
Zelensky-Biden Talks in DC Highlight Aid Delay Concerns for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Zelensky met President Biden in Washington, discussing a crucial $61 billion aid package for Ukraine pending approval in Congress, which Biden warned of as a potential advantage for Putin if delayed.…
UN Assembly Votes on Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
The United Nations General Assembly, in a Special Emergency Palestine session, voted on a draft resolution for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution, presented by Egypt and supported by around 100 nations including…