Turkey detains 1,000+ amid protests over Istanbul mayor’s arrest
The protests, which have grown into the largest anti-government demonstrations in Turkey in over a decade, were sparked by Imamoglu’s detention last Wednesday
One killed in suspected ramming and shooting in Israel
The attacker, whose identity was not immediately confirmed, was shot dead by police at the scene
Turkey’s opposition urges media boycott over protest blackout
The country has been gripped by its largest street demonstrations in over a decade following the arrest and subsequent imprisonment of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
Pope Francis discharged after month-long treatment
Pope Francis makes a recovery from double pneumonia, discharged from hospital and continuing his recovery at home with a two-month convalescence.
Cairo summit tackles Gaza truce, $53B recovery
Egyptian and Palestinian leaders met in Cairo to discuss sustaining the Gaza ceasefire and implementing a $53 billion reconstruction plan.
UAE president visits Cairo to strengthen ties with Egypt
Mohamed bin Zayed arrived in Cairo for a meeting with Egyptian President el-Sisi, highlighting strong UAE-Egypt ties and investment collaborations.
Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon; Hezbollah denies involvement
Israel launched airstrikes on Lebanon after a rocket attack, killing civilians, as Hezbollah denied involvement and tensions continued to rise.
Egypt warns of rising tensions in Lebanon and Gaza
Egypt urged Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon and a ceasefire in Gaza, as tensions escalated and regional conflicts threatened stability.
Tshisekedi praises faster US-Congo ties under Trump rule
Congo’s president says US partnership progressed faster under Trump as the country seeks American support against rebel groups in exchange for mineral resources.
Google to pay $28M to settle racial bias lawsuit
Lawsuit claims white and Asian employees given better pay, career opportunities
Six dead, 40 missing in shipwreck off Lampedusa
The Italian coastguard reported that it responded to an emergency call on Tuesday regarding a rubber dinghy in distress
Protests erupt in Istanbul after Mayor Imamoglu’s detention
Imamoglu, 54, has intensified his criticism of Erdogan’s government in recent months, leading to a series of legal actions against him
France and Algeria feud over expulsion policy amid rising tensions
Algeria has rejected France’s list of citizens for deportation, citing concerns regarding the lack of due process.
Kenya hosts Dutch royals amid rising rights abuse allegations
Amid increasing allegations of rights abuses, Kenya is currently hosting the Dutch king Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima.
UN chief expresses shock after deadly Israel airstrikes in Gaza
UN chief Antonio Guterres expressed shock over deadly Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and urged respect for the ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and unconditional release of hostages.
Air France unveils new first-class suite to attract premium customers
This launch comes shortly after British Airways (ICAG.L) introduced its own upgraded first-class cabins
Israeli strikes kill 400+ in Gaza, ceasefire at risk
The strikes, among the deadliest since the truce began in January, hit residential areas and displacement camps across the enclave
Syrian and Lebanese forces clash along border, tensions escalate
The clashes occurred in the mountainous region, which has seen heightened friction in recent months
Trump calls Biden’s pardons ‘void,’ signed by autopen
US president says pardons have ‘no force or effect’ as they were not personally signed
Trump to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Putin
Trump is pushing for a 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine has already accepted, even as both sides continue exchanging airstrikes
Ivory Coast loses US aid as extremist groups approach border
The withdrawal of US aid from Ivory Coast raises concerns as extremist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State expand their presence in the region.
US to continue strikes against Houthis until shipping attacks end
The attacks represent the largest U.S. military operation in the Middle East since President Donald Trump took office in January
Rising Islamophobia threatens global peace, warns Egyptian imam
Al-Azhar imam voices concern over rising Islamophobia and asks for global measures to address this growing threat.
Deadly US, UK airstrikes hit Yemen residential areas
US and UK airstrike on Yemen’s capital Sana’a resulted in 13 deaths and 9 injuries, according to the Houthi group.
