Browsing Category
WORLD
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…
Death Toll in Gaza Strip Increases to 35,562
The Palestinian Ministry of Health stated that 106 people died and 176 people were injured in 10 attacks carried out by Israeli forces in the last 24 hours. The statement also included that the death toll have increased to 35,562 and the…
5 Days of National Mourning Declared in Iran
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared 5 days of national mourning in the country following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash.
It was said…
Iranian Flag Lowered to Half-Mast at Iranian Embassy in Baku
The Iranian flag was lowered to half-staff at the Iranian Embassy in Baku after the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahmin Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and the accompanying delegation in a helicopter crash yesterday.…