Modi’s struggling rivals to vote as India election resumes
New Delhi, India - India's six-week election resumes Saturday, with top rivals of Prime Minister Narendra Modi due to vote in...Geostrategy Politics
Medics, WHO say north Gaza hospitals barely operational
North Gaza's last two functioning hospitals, Al-Awda and Kamal Adwan, are barely operational, doctors and the World Health Organization said...Geostrategy
Death toll from Afghan quakes doubles to more than 2,000
An AFP reporter saw dozens of homes ruined near the epicenter of the quakes, which shook the area for more...Saturday's magnitude 6.3 quake jolted hard-to-reach areas 19 miles northwest of the provincial capital of Herat
WHO said more than 600 houses were destroyed or partially damaged across at least 12 villages in Herat province
Erdogan to open modern Turkish state’s first new church
The opening of the Mor Ephrem Syriac Orthodox Church marks an important cultural and political moment for both Turkey and...Erdogan drew indignation for converting Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia from a museum into a mosque in 2020.
The president wavers in his speeches between defending pious Muslims and embracing Turkey's numerous communities
World reacts to Israel-Gaza war
President Joe Biden said US support for Israel was "rock solid and unwavering". "The United States stands with Israel," Biden...Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry said: "The Kingdom calls for an immediate halt to the escalation between the two sides, protection of civilians, and self-control"
China said it was "deeply concerned" by the weekend's dramatic escalation of violence between Israel and the Palestinians, urging all sides to show "calm"
Egypt court upholds jail sentence for prominent dissident
Cairo, Egypt--An Egyptian court on Saturday denied an appeal by prominent dissident Hisham Kassem against his jail sentence, his lawyer said,...Kassem's lawyer Nasser Amin wrote on Facebook that the court has decided to uphold the judgement that was under appeal
The dissident had been sentenced to six months in prison after being convicted of defaming a former minister and contempt of officials
Turkiye health tourism gains momentum
Over 15 years, Türkiye invested over $50 billion in hospitals and technology, positioning cities like Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, and Izmir...Over 15 years, Türkiye invested over $50 billion in hospitals and technology, positioning cities like Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, and Izmir as leading medical treatment hubs
Turkish hospitals provide all-inclusive health packages covering travel and accommodation, while its booming hair transplant sector offers treatments at quite competitive prices
Hundreds killed in deadliest Palestine-Israel conflict
World calls for restraint as Palestinian death toll reaches 232 and Israeli casualties cross 200, prompting a vow of retaliation...World calls for restraint as Palestinian death toll reaches 232 and Israeli casualties cross 200, prompting a vow of retaliation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
The UNSC plans an emergency session as Biden backs Israel, while Israel's "Swords of Iron" operation persists and Hamas launches a comprehensive attack, evading Iron Dome
Nobel winner Mohammadi celebrates prize in jail, says family
Rights campaigner Narges Mohammadi "celebrated" her Nobel Peace Prize with fellow detainees in their Tehran prison cell, her family said....Mohammadi has spent much of the past two decades in and out of jail for her campaign against the mandatory wearing of a hijab.
After the Nobel announcement, US President Joe Biden called on Iran to free Mohammadi, hailing her "unshakable courage".
Putin launches Russian gas shipments to Uzbekistan
Moscow, Russia - Russian Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced the start of gas supplies to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan, a boost for...Despite being home to a wealth of natural resources including gas, the Central Asian country of Uzbekistan has faced energy shortages.
Russian gas exports decreased by 21.5 percent in 2022 - as its largest buyer the European Union drastically reduced imports.
Impressive turnout on main day of UAE’s parliamentary polls
ABU DHABI, UAE - Emiratis are casting their votes on Saturday, the main day of the Federal National Council elections,...Voting started at 8am and ended at 8pm, amid impressive turnout from members of electoral colleges to cast their votes.
The election was a landmark event in the country's history, as it saw the highest voter turnout in any previous election.
Seven civilians killed in Syrian government forces shelling
Beirut, Lebanon - Shelling by government forces targeting several locations in rebel-held northwest Syria killed seven civilians including four children...The Damascus regime has been bombing opposition-held areas in apparent retaliation for an attack on a military academy graduation ceremony.
"Seven civilians, including four children, were killed in ground bombardment by regime forces on several locations" on Saturday, a war monitor said.