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Three Years of War: Russia Gains Ground as Peace Talks Begin
The Russia-Ukraine war, which began on February 24, 2022, has entered its third year, with over 40,000 civilian deaths and millions displaced. Russia now occupies 20 percent of Ukraine, having gained more than 4,000 square…
EU Announces €3.5 Billion Aid to Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new €3.5 billion aid package for Ukraine in March, reaffirming Europe's commitment to supporting the country. Speaking at a Kiev summit on the third anniversary of the…
Families in Iran Protest Germany Over PKK Asylum
Families of victims killed by PJAK, the Iranian wing of the PKK, protested outside the German Embassy in Tehran, condemning Germany for granting asylum to PKK members. Demonstrators held photos of their lost relatives and…
EU Imposes New Sanctions on Russia
On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union approved its 16th sanctions package, targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, banks, and military-related industries. The new measures blacklist 48 individuals and 35…
CDU/CSU Wins German Elections, 19 Turkish-Origin MPs Enter Parliament
Germany’s early general election results show the Christian Union parties (CDU/CSU) leading with 28.6 percent of the vote, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged to second place with 20.8 percent.
The…
Thousands in Paris Protest Putin Ahead of War Anniversary
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Paris ahead of the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, voicing support for Ukraine and condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Protesters gathered in…
Strikes Disrupt Flights at Two Major German Airports
Employees at Düsseldorf and Cologne Bonn airports have launched a 24-hour warning strike, causing significant flight disruptions. The strike, called by the Ver.di union, follows failed wage negotiations affecting over 2.5 million…
American Airlines Flight Diverts to Rome After Bomb Threat
An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome due to a bomb threat. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, carrying around 200 passengers, was escorted by Italian Air Force fighter jets before landing safely at…
Iran Holds Memorial for Hezbollah Leaders Killed in Israeli Strikes
A large commemoration ceremony was held in Tehran for former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and his successor Hashim Safiyuddin, who were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and…
Russia Hits 13 Ukrainian Regions with Missiles and Drones Overnight
Russia carried out missile and drone attacks on many parts of Ukraine, including Kyiv, shortly before the 3rd anniversary of the war with Ukraine, causing the death of one civilian in the city of Kryvyi Rih.
Dnipropetrovsk Region…