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Pro-Palestinians Protest Blinken During Senate Testimony
During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced protests from a group supporting Palestine. The demonstrators, protesting Israel's ongoing attacks on Gaza, painted their hands red to…
Iran Mourns President Ebrahim Raisi and Officials
Tens of thousands of Iranians gathered to bid farewell to President Ibrahim Reisi and his entourage, who tragically died in a helicopter crash last Sunday. The ceremony, held at Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque in Tehran, also honored Foreign…
Turkish Embassy in Skopje Celebrates Turkish Cuisine Week
The Turkish Embassy in Skopje hosted a special event as part of "Turkish Cuisine Week" to showcase the unique flavors of Türkiye. Organized by Şeyma Nur Ulusoy, wife of Türkiye's Ambassador to Skopje Fatih Ulusoy, the event…
Azerbaijan Parliament Honors Late Iranian President
The National Assembly of Azerbaijan held a minute of silence to honor Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, who perished in a helicopter crash. This act of solidarity comes as many countries express their condolences following…
Berlin Prepares Giant Fan Zone for EURO 2024
Germany is setting up a massive "fan zone" on 17 June Street in Berlin, from the Brandenburg Gate to Ernst Reuter Square, in preparation for EURO 2024. The area will feature artificial turf and the "world's largest football goal." The fan…
Severe Turbulence on Singapore Airlines Flight Causes Fatality
A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members, encountered severe turbulence, resulting in one fatality. Flight SQ321, en route from London Heathrow to Singapore on May 20, was diverted to Bangkok,…
Iran Holds Funeral for President Raisi
A funeral ceremony commenced in Tabriz for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials who died in a helicopter crash. The three-day funeral for President Raisi began, honoring…
Netanyahu Denounces ICC Arrest Warrant Request
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded vehemently to International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan's request for an arrest warrant against him. In a video message, Netanyahu called the request "absurd and…
Tehran Mourns Loss of President Raisi in Helicopter Crash
Crowds gathered in Tehran's Valiasr Square to honor Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his delegation, who perished in a helicopter crash yesterday. The commemoration began with a recitation of the Holy Quran, and…
Lai Ching-te Takes Office as Taiwan’s President
Lai Ching-te, the 64-year-old candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party, who won the presidential election held on January 13 in Taiwan, officially took office after an oath ceremony. After taking office, Lai appointed Cho Jung-tai as…