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Netanyahu Responds to Halt of US Arms Shipment
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a veiled response to the US administration, which stopped an arms shipment to his country last week, with a video message. Stating that Israel is much stronger now than it was in 1948, when it…
Thailand Shuts 12 Marine Parks Amid Coral Bleaching Crisis
The Thai government closed 12 national marine parks following widespread coral bleaching, detected during underwater surveys. The closure aims to protect and aid in the recovery of affected coral reefs,…
Belgian TV Channel Interrupts Eurovision Broadcast to Protest Israel
Belgium's Dutch public broadcaster VRT briefly interrupted the broadcast while the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest was on to share a message protesting Israeli attacks on Palestinians. "This is a union action. We condemn…
Azerbaijan Commemorates Heydar Aliyev’s 101st Birthday
A state ceremony commemorating the 101st birth anniversary of Heydar Aliyev, Azerbaijan's former president and national leader, took place at his grave in Baku's Fahri Hiyaban. President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady…
United Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Japan
A United Airlines flight from Fukuoka Airport to Guam experienced a "flap" malfunction shortly after takeoff, prompting an emergency return and landing at Fukuoka Airport. The incident, involving 43 passengers and 6 crew members on Flight…
Protests in Malmö Against Israel’s Eurovision Participation
Thousands gathered in Malmö, Sweden, protesting Israel's involvement in Eurovision amid ongoing global outcry over its actions in Gaza. Demonstrators, carrying banners denouncing genocide and chanting…
Death Toll from Ongoing Flood in Kenya Increased to 257
Kenyan Government Spokesperson announced that the number of people who lost their lives in the floods caused by heavy rains that have continued since mid-March has increased to 257 and the number of injured has increased to 188. The…
Turkish Musician Speaks Out Against Israel at UN Conference
Haluk Levent, president of the Ahbap humanitarian aid organization and renowned Turkish musician, addressed the 2024 Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, condemning Israel's actions in Gaza. Levent expressed concern for the 600 thousand…
10 Injured after Boeing 737 Skids Off Runway in Senegal
A Boeing 737-type passenger plane belonging to the TransAir company skidded off the runway for an unknown reason during takeoff at Blaise Diagne International Airport in Senegal at 01.14 local time to go to Bamako, the capital of Mali. The…
Russia Marks Victory Day Against Nazis
Russia made an appearance during ceremony for the May 9 Victory Day, which marks the victory against Nazi Germany in the Second World War, held in the Red Square in the capital Moscow. Nine thousand soldiers performed 70 parades and the…