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*) Israel pounds southern Gaza as Palestinians flee on foot
https://trtworld.com/middle-east/israel-pounds-southern-gaza-as-palestinians-flee-on-foot-18179235
Israeli forces have carried out deadly strikes on southern Gaza after issuing an evacuation order which a UN agency said would impact 250,000 Palestinians.
Witnesses reported intense bombing and shelling around Khan Younis, southern Gaza's main city, from which Israeli troops withdrew in early April after a devastating months-long battle.
A hospital source in the city said shelling killed eight people and wounded more than 30 others.
*) Israel's Gaza war displaced 1.9M Palestinians: UN
https://trtworld.com/middle-east/israels-gaza-war-displaced-19m-palestinians-un-18179318
The UN humanitarian coordinator for Gaza has said that 1.9 million people were now displaced in the territory.
Sigrid Kaag told the UN Security Council that she was "deeply concerned" by reports of new expulsion orders for Khan Younis.
The United Nations has estimated that up to 250,000 people are impacted by the Israeli military order for civilians to leave certain localities near Khan Younis.
*) Dozens dead after stampede at religious event in northern India
https://www.trtworld.com/asia/dozens-dead-after-stampede-at-religious-event-in-northern-india-18179225
At least 107 people have been crushed to death at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India, with many others injured, a senior government official says.
A large crowd had gathered near the city of Hathras for a sermon by a popular preacher but a fierce dust storm sparked panic as people were leaving.
Many were crushed or trampled, falling on top of each other, with some collapsing into a roadside drain in the chaos.
*) Philippines, China agree to de-escalate South China Sea tensions
https://www.trtworld.com/asia/philippines-china-agree-to-de-escalate-south-china-sea-tensions-18179360
The Philippines and China have agreed to "de-escalate tensions" over the South China Sea, Manila said, following a violent clash in the disputed waters.
Last month, Chinese coast guard personnel wielding knives, sticks and an axe surrounded and boarded three Philippine navy boats near the shoal. A Filipino soldier lost a finger in the clash.
The two sides now signed an arrangement on improving maritime communications and agreed to continue discussions between their coast guards.
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*) Türkiye see off Austria to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals
https://trtworld.com/turkiye/turkiye-see-off-austria-to-reach-euro-2024-quarter-finals-18179410
Merih Demiral has scored twice to send Türkiye into the European Championship quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over Austria.
Demiral opened the scoring after less than a minute and netted again in the second half to set up a clash against the Netherlands in Berlin.
UEFA clocked the goal at 57 seconds, making it the second-fastest ever at the Euros. -
Patients flee Khan Younis hospital ahead of Israeli reinvasion
https://trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-patients-flee-khan-younis-hospital-ahead-of-israeli-reinvasion-18179007
Medical and technical teams have begun evacuating patients from Gaza's European Hospital in Khan Younis city ahead of a possible Israeli reinvasion.
The hospital is located in one of the areas where residents received text ultimatums from Israel to flee again to another location.
Medical sources say teams moved several patients and wounded people to Nasser Hospital in central Khan Younis.
They also moved some medical devices and equipment out of fear that they would be damaged if the Israeli army raided the hospital.
*) Türkiye mediating Somalia-Ethiopia talks over Somaliland port deal
https://trtworld.com/turkiye/turkiye-mediating-somalia-ethiopia-talks-over-somaliland-port-deal-18179010
Türkiye has begun mediating talks between Somalia and Ethiopia over a port deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier this year.
Türkiye's Foreign Ministry said that top diplomat Hakan Fidan had hosted both his Ethiopian and Somali counterparts in Ankara on Monday.
The three had signed a joint statement following "candid, cordial and forward-looking" talks on their differences, according to the Ministry.
*) UN rights group demands immediate release of ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan
https://www.trtworld.com/asia/un-rights-group-demands-immediate-release-of-ex-pakistani-pm-imran-khan-18178977
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan's detention is arbitrary and in violation of international law, a UN human rights working group has said.
The Geneva-based UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention said that the "appropriate remedy would be to release Mr Khan immediately.”
The UN working group said Khan's legal woes were part of a "much larger campaign of repression" against him and his party.
*) US Supreme Court rules Trump has immunity for official acts, not private
https://www.trtworld.com/us-and-canada/trump-has-immunity-for-official-acts-not-private-us-supreme-court-18178928
The US Supreme Court for the first time has recognised that ex-presidents have immunity from prosecution for certain actions taken in office.
The court threw out a judicial decision rejecting Donald Trump's bid to shield himself from criminal charges involving his efforts to undo his 2020 election loss.
The court ruled 6-3 that while former presidents enjoy immunity for actions they take within their constitutional authority, they do not for actions taken in private capacity.
Trump hailed it a "big win" for democracy while US President Joe Biden warned that the ruling sets a "dangerous precedent”.
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*) Samsung union says will strike after talks breakdown
A union representing tens of thousands of workers at South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics has said it will hold a three-day strike after negotiations failed.
The move follows a one-day walkout in June, the first such collective action at the company, which went decades without unionisation
Management at the company, the world's biggest producer of memory chips, has been locked in negotiations with the union since January.
Workers with the union previously outlined demands including improvements to annual leave and transparent performance-based bonuses. -
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*) France's far right wins election first round: estimates
France's far-right has won the first round of pivotal legislative elections after the highest turnout in over four decades, estimates say.
It remains unclear if the far-right National Rally party of Marine Le Pen will win an absolute majority of seats in the new National Assembly lower house.
This will be determined in the second round of voting on July 7, where Le Pen could claim the post of prime minister.
Meanwhile, President Emmanuel Macron's party came in third behind the left.
*) Gaza hospitals will face shutdown within 48 hours: ministry
The Gaza-based Health Ministry has cautioned that hospitals and oxygen stations across the besieged territory will cease operations within 48 hours.
This is due to fuel depletion caused by the ongoing Israeli war, now in its 268th day.
Israeli attacks have killed at least 37,877 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and wounded 86,969, according to the Ministry.
*) Oman hosts UN-sponsored prisoner swap talks between Yemen’s warring rivals
Oman has hosted a new round of UN-sponsored prisoner swap negotiations between Yemen’s government and the Houthi group.
A government negotiator said the “fundamental demand…is the unconditional release of all prisoners and abductees, without any discrimination.”
He added that they “are hopeful of achieving positive results” during the talks.
*) Ghazouani secures re-election victory in Mauritanian presidential poll
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has won the country's presidential election.
Ghazouani was re-elected with over 56 percent of the vote, the results on the electoral commission website showed.
That puts him well ahead of rival and human rights campaigner Biram Dah Abeid, who was predicted to win 22 percent of the vote.
*) Japan introduces holographic technology in new banknotes
Japan will start issuing new banknotes with the first-ever use of cutting-edge holographic technology.
Holographic portraits of historical figures rotate in 3D on the bills, serving as an anti-counterfeit measure, local news reports.
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*) Palestinian Red Crescent exits Gaza due to heavy Israeli bombing
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has said it evacuated its temporary headquarters in southern Gaza because of Israeli attacks.
The PRCS has said that it fully evacuated its temporary administrative headquarters in the Khan Younis area due to shrapnel falling on the building and direct shelling, which posed a danger to the staff working inside.
*) Families of Israeli hostages don't want Netanyahu to sabotage swap deal
The families of Israeli hostages have urged the country's security establishment not to allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to sabotage the swap deal with Palestinian groups.
During a press conference, the hostages' families also appealed to their country's leadership to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of all Israeli hostages.
"Netanyahu's insistence on prolonging the war stands between us and our loved ones,” they emphasised.
*) Suicide bombings target Nigeria, killing and wounding dozens
At least 18 people were killed and 30 others injured after a series of attacks by suspected female suicide bombers in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state.
Authorities have said that suspected suicide bombers attacked a wedding, funeral and hospital, killing and injuring several people in the town of Gwoza.
The toll included children, adults and pregnant women.
*) Video shows US police shooting teenager, sparks outrage
A video released late on Saturday shows an officer in upstate New York fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy who had been tackled to the ground after he ran from police and pointed a replica handgun at them.
The teen was killed in Utica after officers in the city about 400 kilometres northwest of Manhattan stopped two youths a little for an unspecified “police investigation,” Utica Police Chief has said.
The victim was identified as Nyah Mway, a refugee born in Myanmar and a member of the Karen ethnic minority
*) Turkish scientist team starts Arctic mission to explore climate impact
Türkiye's Fourth National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition has arrived in Tromso, Norway to start the expedition at 71 degrees north latitude.
The team was organised under the Turkish Presidency, Ministry of Industry and Technology and with the coordination of TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute.
Scientists will investigate the causes and effects of global climate change in areas where rapid results have been observed in the polar regions, with assessments and sampling, notably in the marine area. -
UNRWA warns of critical health care shortages in Gaza
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-unrwa-warns-of-critical-health-care-shortages-in-gaza-18177343
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has issued a stark warning about the urgent need for health care in Gaza.
Severe shortages of essential medicines and fuel are hampering life-saving operations in the region, it said.
During its nine-month carnage in Gaza, Tel Aviv reduced most of the enclave to ruins, causing a massive shortage of basic necessities.
*) UN lambasts Israeli soldiers for unleashing dogs on detained Palestinians
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c0CLIx4yhk5PFHBHxCtFuAbJO07iQeTFYqlGH1coJLQ/edit
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights spokesperson Jeremy Laurence has criticised Israeli soldiers for unleashing dogs on detained Palestinians.
Laurence said the UN is “aware of reports that dogs have been released on detainees, in some cases resulting in attacks and bites.”
He emphasised that such actions constitute serious violations of Israel’s obligations under occupation law and under international human rights law.
*) Iranians vote in snap presidential elections amid regional tensions
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/iranians-vote-in-snap-presidential-elections-amid-regional-tensions-18177722
Voting has begun in Iran to elect a new president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on May 19.
Polls opened at 0430 GMT and are set to close at 1430 GMT on Friday.
As ballots are counted manually, the final result is expected to be announced in two days.
*) New Delhi airport roof collapses one dead, several injured
https://trtworld.com/asia/new-delhi-airport-roof-collapses-one-dead-several-injured-18177729
The roof of a newly refurbished terminal building at New Delhi's international airport has partially collapsed in heavy rains, killing one person and injuring eight others.
Images posted online showed vehicles crushed under giant steel girders at the departure forecourt of Terminal 1.
The airport was one of several projects inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March ahead of the country's general election.
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*) Biden showcases fluctuating performance in debate with Trump
https://www.trtworld.com/us-and-canada/biden-showcases-fluctuating-performance-in-debate-with-trump-18177708
US President Joe Biden has delivered a shaky performance during the debate, while his Republican rival Donald Trump launched a series of attacks.
The two oldest presidential candidates exchanged deeply personal insults ahead of November's US election.
They sparred over issues such as abortion, immigration, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, the economy, and even their golf games. -
Israel's Gallant threatens to return Lebanon to 'Stone Age'
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-israels-gallant-threatens-to-return-lebanon-to-stone-age-18177343
Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant asserted during a visit to Washington that Israel's military could push Lebanon "back to the Stone Age" in a potential conflict with Hezbollah.
However, he emphasised that Israel prefers a diplomatic resolution concerning the Israel-Lebanon border.
Gallant also disclosed discussions with senior US officials about post-war governance in Gaza.
*) UN ready to deploy police force to Gaza — official
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-un-ready-to-deploy-police-force-to-gaza-official-18177343
The United Nations is prepared to respond to any request from member states to deploy a police force to Gaza, stated Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN’s Deputy Secretary-General for Peace Operations.
"If we are called on by the relevant bodies to help, of course, we would do our best," Lacroix said at a press conference at UN headquarters in New York.
*) Coup bid in Bolivia fails as Arce mobilises people, arrests mastermind
https://www.trtworld.com/latin-america/coup-bid-in-bolivia-fails-as-arce-mobilises-people-arrests-mastermind-18177323
Bolivian soldiers have withdrawn from positions outside government buildings, where they had gathered with tanks in what President Luis Arce described as an attempted coup.
Under the command of the army chief, the troops attempted to breach the door of the presidential palace, prompting international condemnation.
The soldiers retreated after several hours, as supporters of President Arce waved Bolivian flags and cheered in a central square.
President Arce appointed a new army commander who ordered the troops to stand down, while the army chief was arrested and is under investigation for the coup attempt.
*) EU, Ukraine expected to sign security pact
https://www.trtworld.com/europe/eu-ukraine-expected-to-sign-security-pact-18177332
The European Union is set to sign a security agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, pledging ongoing support for weapons, military training, and other aid to Kiev.
Expected to be signed on Thursday, the agreement outlines the EU's commitment to nine security and defence areas, including arms deliveries, military training, defence industry cooperation, and demining.
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*) Türkiye beat Czechia to take Crescent Stars to Euro knockout stage
https://www.trtworld.com/europe/turkiye-beat-czech-republic-to-take-crescent-stars-to-euro-knockout-stage-18177341
Türkiye held off a spirited comeback from Czechia to secure a 2-1 victory, confirming second place in Euro 2024 Group F and advancing to the last-16 stage where they will face Austria.
The Czechs faced an uphill battle after Antonin Barak's 20th-minute dismissal severely impacted their chances. Türkiye capitalised with Hakan Calhanoglu's 51st-minute goal, but Tomas Soucek's equaliser 16 minutes later kept the game tense.
In a dramatic finish, Türkiye sealed the win with a stoppage-time strike from Cenk Tosun, ending the match on a high note and setting sights on further advancement in the tournament. -
Half million Palestinians at 'worst hunger level' due to Israel's Gaza war
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/half-million-palestinians-at-worst-hunger-level-due-to-israels-gaza-war-18176796
Almost half a million people are experiencing "catastrophic" hunger in Gaza, according to a United Nations-backed assessment.
The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC, partnership said that around 495,000 people — around 22 percent of the Gaza population — are still facing "catastrophic levels of acute food insecurity". This is also known as IPC Phase 5: the worst hunger rating.
*) Every day, 10 Gaza children lose one or both legs due to Israel's war — UN
https://trtworld.com/middle-east/every-day-10-gaza-children-lose-one-or-both-legs-due-to-israels-war-un-18176961
Ten children per day are losing one or both of their legs in Israel's genocidal war in besieged Gaza, the head of the UN agency supporting Palestinian refugees said.
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini cited figures from the UN children's agency UNICEF and said amputations often take place in "horrible conditions", without anaesthesia.
He said that figure "does not even include arms and hands,” of which there are many more cases.
*) Australia awaits Assange's arrival after US guilty plea
https://trtworld.com/australia/australia-awaits-assanges-arrival-after-us-guilty-plea-18176954
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has walked free from a court on the US Pacific island territory of Saipan in a deal that allowed him to head straight home to Australia.
During the three-hour hearing, Assange pleaded guilty to one criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified national defence documents.
He said he had believed the US Constitution's First Amendment, which protects free speech, shielded his activities.
*) ICC issues arrest warrants for Russian military chief, ex-defence minister
https://www.trtworld.com/europe/icc-issues-arrest-warrants-for-russian-military-chief-ex-defence-minister-18176787
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for former Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu and General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov.
The ICC said the decision was made after an investigation into alleged international crimes committed in Ukraine between October 2022 and March 2023.
Shoygu and Gerasimov are accused of ordering attacks on civilian infrastructure, as well as committing crimes against humanity of inhumane acts.
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*) Trump leads in voter confidence on economy, Biden preferred for democracy
https://trtworld.com/us-and-canada/trump-leads-in-voter-confidence-on-economy-biden-preferred-for-democracy-18176973
US voters see Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as the better candidate for the economy, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll has found.
The same vote on Tuesday showed that US President Joe Biden scored better with his approach on preserving democracy.
The poll shows that less than five months before the November election, the electorate is divided on the candidates' approach to issues that respondents view as the country’s top problems. -
Netanyahu torpedoes Biden's truce deal, vows to continue war on Gaza
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/netanyahu-torpedoes-bidens-truce-deal-vows-to-continue-war-on-gaza-18176539
The US-backed proposal to end Israel's war on Gaza is in doubt after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would only be willing to agree to a "partial" ceasefire deal that would not end the war.
In an interview, Netanyahu stated he is open to a limited deal to free some of the hostages. However, he insisted the war would continue after a pause.
Netanyahu's comments sharply contrast with the deal outlined by US President Joe Biden last month.
*) Blinken tells Israel's Gallant to ease tensions with Hezbollah
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-blinken-tells-israels-gallant-to-ease-tensions-with-hezbollah-18176540
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant to avoid escalation with Hezbollah amid Israel's ongoing war on Gaza.
Blinken stressed protecting humanitarian workers in Gaza and seeking a diplomatic resolution to prevent further conflict.
This comes as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu threatened a military invasion of Lebanon.
*) Israel turns Greek Cypriots into its logistics base — Turkish FM
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/israel-turns-greek-cypriots-into-its-logistics-base-turkish-fm-18176532
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has raised alarms over escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean, focusing on threats from Greek Cypriots.
Fidan warned against using southern Cyprus as a base for operations against Gaza, stating it would not benefit the Greek Cypriot administration.
He urged regional actors to recognise the seriousness of the situation and to prevent further militarisation in the region.
*) Kenya troops leave Nairobi to start mission in gang-hit Haiti
https://www.trtworld.com/content/article/kenya-troops-leave-nairobi-to-start-mission-in-gang-hit-haiti-18176551
A Kenyan force has left Nairobi to lead a multinational mission addressing gang violence in Haiti, according to Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki.
About 400 police officers departed Nairobi on Monday night aboard Kenya Airways.
The group comprises elite officers from the Rapid Deployment Unit, General Service Unit, Administration Police, and Kenya Police.
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*) NASA scraps planned spacewalk after astronaut suit malfunction
A NASA spacewalk at the International Space Station (ISS) was abruptly ended when water began leaking from one of the astronauts' spacesuits inside the airlock.
NASA called off the spacewalk on Monday after astronaut Tracy Dyson reported water squirting from her spacesuit's cooling system. The leak occurred as Dyson switched her suit to battery power before floating outside the station.
Despite the incident, astronauts Mike Barratt and Tracy Dyson were reported safe and not in immediate danger, according to NASA.
https://www.trtworld.com/science-and-tech/nasa-scraps-planned-spacewalk-after-astronaut-suit-malfunction-18176553 -
*) Israel preparing for multi-front war — Netanyahu
https://trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-israel-prepared-for-multi-front-war-netanyahu-18176229
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel is preparing to change the situation on its border with Lebanon.
Speaking to Israel’s Channel 14 about the possibility of a full-scale war with the Lebanese Hezbollah group, Netanyahu said if necessary, Israeli forces “can fight on several fronts.”
Regarding Israel’s war in Gaza, he said the phase of intense fighting is nearing an end, but that the war will not end until Hamas no longer controls the enclave.
*) Death toll rises in Russia's Dagestan region after militant attack
https://trtworld.com/europe/death-toll-rises-in-russias-dagestan-region-after-militant-attack-18176196
More than 15 policemen and several civilians, including an Orthodox priest, have been killed by armed militants in Russia’s southern republic of Dagestan.
The gunmen opened fire on two Orthodox churches, a synagogue and a police post in two cities, according to the authorities.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were declared days of mourning in the region.
*) Over 1,300 die in hottest Hajj, mostly unlisted pilgrims — Saudi Arabia
https://trtworld.com/middle-east/over-1300-die-in-hottest-hajj-mostly-unlisted-pilgrims-saudi-arabia-18176218
Saudi Arabia has said that more than 1,300 faithful died during the Hajj pilgrimage during intense heat, and most of the deceased did not have official permits.
The dead came from more than 10 countries stretching from the United States to Indonesia, and some governments are continuing to update their totals.
Diplomats say the cause of death in most cases was heat-related.
Temperatures in Mecca this year climbed as high as 51.8 degrees Celsius, according to Saudi Arabia's national meteorological centre.
*) Iran, Bahrain signal thaw in relations after years of strain
https://trtworld.com/middle-east/iran-bahrain-signal-thaw-in-relations-after-years-of-strain-18176228
Bahrain and Iran have agreed to start talks aimed at resuming diplomatic relations between the two countries.
This is according to Bahrain's state news agency.
During a meeting in Tehran, the foreign ministers reportedly agreed to establish mechanisms to mend ties after eight years of regional hiatus.
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*) UAE to partner with UN to aid Sudan, South Sudan
https://www.trtworld.com/africa/uae-to-partner-with-un-to-aid-sudan-south-sudan-18176226
The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement with the UN World Food Programme to contribute $25 million in emergency food assistance.
The assistance will be provided to those directly affected by the crises in Sudan and South Sudan, including refugees and displaced people by the war.
Since mid-April 2023, the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been engaged in a war that has killed nearly 15,000 people and displaced around 8.5 million, according to the UN. -
*) Israel kills 21 Palestinians in Gaza on 3rd day of Eid al Adha
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-israel-kills-21-palestinians-in-gaza-on-3rd-day-of-eid-al-adha-18174695
As Muslims around the world mark the final day of Eid al Adha, Israeli air strikes on Gaza killed at least 21 Palestinians the day before.
According to medical sources, Israeli warplanes struck three homes in the central city of Deir al Balah, killing 13 people and injuring several others.
Meanwhile in central Gaza, an Israeli drone strike killed two civilians.
And several others were reported killed and wounded in an air strike on a house in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City.
*) Over 3,500 children face hunger due to Israeli siege — Gaza officials
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/over-3500-children-face-hunger-due-to-israeli-siege-gaza-officials-18174549
Local authorities in Gaza have raised the alarm about over 3,500 children at risk of hunger due to Israel's tightened siege and the closure of aid crossings.
The Gaza Government Media Office warned that the enclave is "rapidly" heading towards famine, accusing Israel and the US of conspiring to block humanitarian aid.
The statement emphasised that 3,500 children face death from malnutrition due to the critical lack of nutritional supplements and vaccines now prohibited by Israel.
*) Pyongyang decked up as Putin makes first visit to North Korea in 24 years
https://www.trtworld.com/content/article/pyongyang-decked-up-as-putin-makes-first-visit-to-north-korea-in-24-years-18174689
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in North Korea, Russian news agencies reported.
This visit is Putin's first to the country in 24 years and aims to bolster cooperation amid US-led sanctions and escalating tensions with Washington.
Earlier on Wednesday, Putin was welcomed at Pyongyang's airport by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, highlighting the importance of their diplomatic engagement.
*) 'Nowhere to flee' for Rohingya in western Myanmar conflict — UN
https://www.trtworld.com/asia/nowhere-to-flee-for-rohingya-in-western-myanmar-conflict-un-18174529
Tens of thousands of Rohingya in Myanmar's Rakhine region are facing a dire situation, the UN human rights chief has reported.
The Arakan Army issued a warning to evacuate the town of Maungdaw, primarily inhabited by Rohingya, ahead of an impending offensive.
Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council, Volker Turk expressed deep concern over the plight of the Rohingya.
He emphasised that they have nowhere to flee amidst the intensifying conflict in western Myanmar.
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*) Türkiye open Euro 2024 with 3-1 victory over Georgia
https://www.trtworld.com/turkiye/turkiye-open-euro-2024-campaign-with-3-1-victory-over-georgia-18174621
In their Euro 2024 debut, Türkiye secured a 3-1 victory over Georgia in a closely contested match highlighted by two spectacular Turkish goals.
Mert Muldur gave Türkiye a first-half lead with a thunderous volley from the edge of the box before Georgia equalised in the 32nd minute.
But then, 19-year-old Arda Guler, coming into the tournament fresh from a run of goals for Real Madrid, scored after 65 minutes – an unstoppable shot into the top corner.
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*) Israeli strike kills several Palestinians in Gaza's Nuseirat
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-israeli-strike-kills-several-palestinians-in-gazas-nuseirat-18174272
An Israeli air strike on the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza has killed several Palestinians, according to Palestinian news agency WAFA.
Both local media sources and witnesses say the Israeli military carried out a series of air strikes on various parts of Gaza during the Muslim festival Eid al Adha.
Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 256th day, has killed at least 37,347 Palestinians and wounded 85,372.
*) Israelis flood streets in rally, calling change of Netanyahu administration
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/israelis-flood-streets-in-rally-calling-change-of-netanyahu-regime-18174261
Protesters in Israel have converged in occupied West Jerusalem, calling for new elections in an effort to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Following the departures of former members of Netanyahu’s war cabinet, opposition groups declared a week of street protests that included blocking highways and mass demonstrations.
On Monday, thousands of Israelis gathered outside the Israeli parliament and planned to march to Netanyahu's private home in the city.
*) Record number of NATO nations meet defence spending target — Stoltenberg
https://www.trtworld.com/europe/record-number-of-nato-nations-meet-defence-spending-target-stoltenberg-18174271
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said that a record 23 of NATO's 32 member nations are hitting defence spending targets this year.
Stoltenberg said “Europeans are doing more for their collective security than just a few years ago" in a speech at the Wilson Center research group.
The estimated figure is a nearly fourfold increase from 2021, when only six nations were meeting the goal.
*) US braces for massive heatwave, over 75 million remain under alert
https://www.trtworld.com/climate/us-braces-for-massive-heat-wave-over-75-million-remain-under-alert-18174277
Weather experts have warned the US is bracing for a massive week-long heat wave.
The Northeast and Midwest are preparing for sweltering temperatures as a "heat dome" settles over a large part of the country.
The National Weather Service said that over 75 million people were under some level of heat alert as of Monday morning.
And finally…
*) Pilgrims triumph over heat as Hajj 2024 nears conclusion
https://trtworld.com/middle-east/pilgrims-triumph-over-heat-as-hajj-2024-nears-conclusion-18174280
Muslim pilgrims will perform the third day of the symbolic stoning of the devil before the Farewell Tawaf, which means circling the Holy Kaaba in Mecca.
The stoning of the pillars represents the devil and takes place in Mina, just outside the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
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*) China’s relationship with Australia ‘on right track’
China's relationship with Australia is "on the right track", Premier Li Qiang has said in Canberra as the two trading partners moved on from a bitter economic dispute.
The highest-ranking Chinese official to visit Australia since 2017, Li held high-level talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following a welcome ceremony at Parliament House.
Starting in 2020, a slew of Australia's most lucrative export commodities were effectively banned from China.
But as ties have gradually improved under a new government in Canberra, Beijing has wound back most of these costly trade barriers.
*) Russia to hold trial of US reporter Gershkovich behind closed doors, TASS reports
The Russian trial of detained US reporter Evan Gershkovich will start on June 26 and will be held behind closed doors, Russian state-run news agencies TASS and RIA reported, citing a Russian court.
Last week, prosecutors said the Gershkovich case would be heard by a court in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg, where the reporter was arrested in March 2023 on suspicion of espionage.
He denies the charges.
*) Indian passenger and goods trains collide in West Bengal
An express passenger train and a goods train have collided in India's West Bengal killing at least five people, officials said.
"Doctors, ambulances and disaster teams have been rushed to the site for rescue, recovery, medical assistance," Mamata Banerjee said on social media. "Action on war-footing initiated."
Banerjee said the crash took place in the Phansidewa area of Darjeeling district, when the Kanchenjunga Express train was hit by a goods train.
Images on Indian broadcasters showed tangled wreckage of carriages flipped on their side, and one thrust high into the air precariously balanced on another.
*) Hezbollah 'escalating' its attacks against Israel — Israeli army
The Lebanese Hezbollah group has been "escalating" its attacks against Israel’s northern front, "jeopardising the future of Lebanon", the Israeli army said.
“Hezbollah has launched more than 5,000 rockets, anti-tank missiles and explosive UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) since the events of October 7,” army spokesperson Daniel Hagari said at a press conference broadcast by Israel’s Channel 12.
Hezbollah has not issued a comment on the Israeli army spokesperson's remarks.
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*) ‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155 million opening
Hollywood’s summer movie anxieties gave way to joy this weekend with the massive debut of Disney and Pixar’s “ Inside Out 2.” The animated sequel earned $155 million in ticket sales from 4,440 theaters in the US and Canada, according to studio estimates.
Not only is it the second-highest opening weekend in Pixar’s 29 years of making films and the second-biggest animated opening ever; It’s also the biggest of 2024, and since “Barbie.”
With an estimated $140 million from international showings, “Inside Out 2” had a staggering, and record-breaking, $295 million global start. -
Yemen’s Houthis attack more ships in solidarity with Gaza
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-yemens-houthis-attack-more-ships-in-solidarity-with-gaza-18173076
Yemen’s Houthis said they carried out attacks on three ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden over the past 24 hours.
The UK’s Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) office confirmed receiving reports of attacks on two of the ships mentioned by the Houthis.
Yahya Saree, the Houthis’ military spokesperson, said in a televised briefing that the group’s naval and missile forces and the air force carried out the three military operations
No information on the owners or operators of the ships was provided.
*) Poll shows surge in Palestinian backing for armed resistance against Israel
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/poll-shows-surge-in-palestinian-backing-for-armed-resistance-against-israel-18173078
According to an opinion poll, support for armed resistance as the best means to end Israeli occupation and achieve independence has surged among Palestinians in the last three months.
The poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) showed that support for armed struggle in the occupied West Bank and besieged Gaza climbed by 8 percentage points to 54 percent.
Support for Hamas rose by 6 percentage points to 40 percent. Fatah, led by President Mahmoud Abbas, had 20 percent backing.
*) Biden, Zelenskyy ink 10-year ‘historic’ US-Ukraine security deal
https://www.trtworld.com/europe/biden-zelenskyy-ink-10-year-historic-us-ukraine-security-deal-18173095
US President Joe Biden and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed a landmark 10-year security deal between Washington and Kiev.
The Ukrainian leader called it a “historic day” in the fight against Russia.
The deal will see the United States provide Ukraine with a range of military aid and training over the next decade, while Zelenskyy said it would act as a bridge to his country finally winning membership of the NATO alliance.
*) Trudeau ally accuses unnamed lawmakers of being ‘traitors’ to Canada
https://www.trtworld.com/us-and-canada/trudeau-ally-accuses-unnamed-lawmakers-of-being-traitors-to-canada-18173102
The head of a Canadian political party has said that an intelligence report about some members of parliament acting as agents for other nations was concerning and that offending lawmakers must be removed.
Jagmeet Singh of the opposition left-leaning New Democrats said he was alarmed after reading an unredacted version of the report.
Singh, who as the leader of a major party exercised his right to request increased security clearance to read the documents, said the report showed that Canada is vulnerable to foreign interference, which could weaken the confidence of its citizens.
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*) Israeli seizure of Rafah crossing prevents 2,500 Palestinians from Hajj
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/israeli-seizure-of-rafah-crossing-prevents-2500-palestinians-from-hajj-18173117
Israel’s seizure of the Rafah crossing, which connects Gaza to Egypt, has prevented 2,500 Palestinians from performing the Muslim Hajj pilgrimage this year, according to the Ministry of Endowments in the blockaded enclave.
This is a “clear violation of religious freedom,” ministry spokesperson Ikrami Al-Mudallal, told Anadolu news agency.
The war has prevented the ministry from completing the usual Hajj preparations, including signing transportation contracts within Egypt and Saudi Arabia and booking accommodations in Mecca and Medina, he added. -
Hamas sees no sign of Israel agreeing to Biden’s truce plan
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-hamas-sees-no-sign-of-israel-agreeing-to-bidens-truce-plan-18172710
Hamas said it has shown “full positivity” in efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement with Israel in Gaza.
In a statement, the Palestinian resistance group said it urged the US to pressure Israel to accept a deal leading to a permanent ceasefire in the blockaded enclave.
Hamas said that while US officials have said Israel has accepted a ceasefire proposal outlined by President Joe Biden on May 31 and later backed by the US, the group has not not heard any Israeli official confirm the development.
*) Israel keeps 9,170 Palestinians captive against 116 Israelis Hamas holds
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/israel-keeps-9170-palestinians-captive-against-116-israelis-hamas-holds-18172722
The detention disparity is clear.
Even as the global powers are pressing Hamas to release 116 Israeli hostages, there’s minimal demand for Israel from the same powers to free more than 9,170 Palestinians it has abducted since October last year.
According to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club, Israeli authorities have committed “horrific crimes” against prisoners, leading to at least 18 deaths since Israel’s brutal war began, while it is estimated that dozens of detainees from Gaza have been killed.
*) Russian nuclear-powered submarine, other naval vessels dock in Cuba
https://www.trtworld.com/latin-america/russian-nuclear-powered-submarine-other-naval-vessels-dock-in-cuba-18172706
A Russian nuclear-powered submarine and other naval vessels have arrived in Cuba for a five-day visit in a show of force amid spiralling US-Russian tensions.
The submarine Kazan, which Cuba says is not carrying nuclear weapons, was accompanied by the frigate Admiral Gorshkov, as well as an oil tanker and a salvage tug.
Russia’s Defence Ministry said in a statement that prior to entering the Havana port, the fleet “completed an exercise on the use of high-precision missile weapons.”
*) Amid far-right surge, Ramelow warns of division between east, west Germans
https://www.trtworld.com/europe/amid-far-right-surge-ramelow-warns-of-division-between-east-west-germans-18172546
The electoral show by the far-right AfD party in the just-concluded European elections could drive a wedge between East and West Germany, the top elected official of the country’s Thuringia province has said.
Minister-President Bodo Ramelow of the German free state of Thuringia warned that “emotional unity is breaking down.”
Ramelow told a local newspaper that in social networks after the European elections, many users were questioning “where is the gratitude of East Germans,” adding that such comments weren’t needed right now.
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*) More than 1.5M Muslims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimage
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/more-than-15m-muslims-arrive-in-mecca-for-annual-hajj-pilgrimage-18172453
Muslim pilgrims have been streaming into Islam’s holiest city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia ahead of the start of Hajj later this week
Saudi officials say more than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in the country, the vast majority by air, from across the world.
More are expected, and hundreds of thousands of Saudis and others living in Saudi Arabia will also join them when the pilgrimage officially begins on Friday. -
US circulates revised Gaza truce draft at UN but Israel objects
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-us-circulates-revised-gaza-truce-draft-at-un-but-israel-objects-18170639
The United States has circulated the revised draft of a UN Security Council resolution aimed at bringing about a ceasefire in Gaza, but Israel privately objected to its close ally’s latest attempt to stop the genocidal war.
The draft says the Security Council “welcomes the new ceasefire proposal announced on May 31, which is acceptable to Israel ... (and) calls upon Hamas to also accept it.”
But an Israeli official said that the language overlooks Israel’s stated aim of destroying Hamas.
*) Sodomised to death: Stories of torture at Israel’s Sde Teiman base emerge
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/sodomised-to-death-stories-of-torture-at-israels-sde-teiman-base-emerge-18170660
A three-month investigation by The New York Times has unearthed severe torture and egregious human rights violations at an Israeli military base in Sde Teiman, southern Israel.
Since the onset of Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza, a chilling pattern of grotesque abuse has emerged within Sde Teiman’s walls.
Detainees, shackled by horror, have borne witness to unspeakable acts: sodomised with metal rods, jolted with electricity, and subjected to merciless beatings with batons, rifle butts, and handheld metal detectors.
*) Outrage grows as RSF is blamed for killing 100+ in Sudan’s Gezira
https://www.trtworld.com/africa/outrage-grows-as-rsf-is-blamed-for-killing-100-in-sudans-gezira-18170661
Sudanese and international organisations and institutions have condemned the killing of over 100 civilians in the village of Wad al Noora in Sudan’s Gezira state allegedly by paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
They are calling for an immediate investigation and accountability for those responsible.
The Madani Resistance Committee, a local pro-democracy activists group, put the toll at “more than 104.”
*) Ukraine to get $225M worth US weapons that Kiev can use inside Russia
https://www.trtworld.com/us-and-canada/ukraine-to-get-dollar225m-worth-us-weapons-that-kiev-can-use-inside-russia-18170649
US officials said Washington will send about $225 million in military package to Ukraine.
The officials said the aid includes munitions for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, as well as mortar systems and an array of artillery rounds.
Under a new US directive, Ukraine can use such weapons to strike across the border into Russia if Russian forces there are attacking or preparing to attack.
And finally…
*) Survey: 21% Germans prefer ‘more players with white skin’ in national team
https://www.trtworld.com/discrimination/survey-21-germans-prefer-more-players-with-white-skin-in-national-team-18170245
A new survey on German football and racism has sparked an intense debate in the country ahead of the Euro 2024 Championship.
In a representative poll by public broadcaster ARD, 21% of Germans said they prefer to see more players with white skin in the national football team. Nearly 17% said they regret that the national team’s current captain is a player with Turkish roots.
Ronny Blaschke, a renowned expert on German football, said the outcome of the survey was not surprising, as racism in football has long been a serious problem, and was further exacerbated by the rise of the anti-immigrant far-right AfD party. -
US says response from Hamas on truce deal still awaited
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-us-says-response-from-hamas-on-truce-deal-still-awaited-18169816
A response from Palestinian resistance group Hamas on US President Joe Biden’s ceasefire proposal is still being awaited, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan has told reporters.
CIA Director Bill Burns will be in Doha to consult with Qatari mediators on the Gaza ceasefire proposal, Sullivan said.
Qatar has been mediating on Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
*) Urgent call in Morocco to bar suspected ship with Indian weapons for Israel
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/urgent-call-in-morocco-to-bar-suspected-ship-with-indian-weapons-for-israel-18169838
An activist group in Morocco has urged the government to block a cargo ship suspected of transporting Indian weapons to Israel from passing through its territorial waters.
Sailing under the flag of Luxembourg, the commercial ship departed from India on April 18 and is set to arrive at the Spanish port of Cartagena on Wednesday, the National News reported.
To enter the Mediterranean, ships travelling east from the Atlantic must pass through the Strait of Gibraltar, which separates Spain and Morocco.
*) Prosecutors paint Hunter Biden as driven by addiction in gun trial
https://www.trtworld.com/us-and-canada/prosecutors-paint-hunter-biden-as-driven-by-addiction-in-gun-trial-18169825
Jurors have heard unsparing accounts of Hunter Biden’s drug use in his own words as his trial on gun charges, the first-ever prosecution of a child of a sitting US president, has gotten under way.
Hunter Biden, 54, the only surviving son of President Joe Biden, is charged with lying about his illegal drug use when buying a handgun in 2018, a felony.
He is also charged with illegal possession of the firearm.
*) Two pilots killed as training aircraft crashes in central Türkiye
https://www.trtworld.com/turkiye/two-pilots-killed-as-training-aircraft-crashes-in-central-turkiye-18169536
Two pilots were killed after a training aircraft crashed in central Türkiye, the country’s National Defence Ministry has said.
The SF-260D type aircraft belonging to the Air Forces Command, which took off from the 12th Air Transport Main Base Command in Kayseri for training, crashed for an unknown reason, the ministry said on social media platform X.
Search and rescue efforts have begun.
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*) India’s Modi declares historic victory, but fails to win ‘big majority’
https://www.trtworld.com/asia/indias-modi-declares-historic-victory-but-fails-to-win-big-majority-18169400
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed victory for the ruling National Democratic Alliance, terming it a “historical feat” in the history of the South Asian country.
As per the final tally, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies won 295 seats, while the opposition Indian National Congress and its allies were trailing with 231 seats.
17 seats were won by other candidates in the 543-member lower house of India’s parliament. -
*) Blinken calls Israeli officials to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-blinken-calls-israeli-officials-to-discuss-gaza-ceasefire-deal-18169087
The US State Department said the Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called top Israeli officials to discuss a proposed deal for a truce in Gaza.
According to statements, Blinken spoke with the Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz and the Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant.
In both calls, he "commended" Israel for the proposal and said the onus was on Hamas to agree.
*) Exit polls indicate Sheinbaum wins historic Mexican presidential race
https://www.trtworld.com/latin-america/exit-polls-indicate-sheinbaum-wins-historic-mexican-presidential-race-18169100
According to exit polls in Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum is set to be elected the country’s first woman president.
A polling firm said the ruling party candidate won around 58 percent of the votes, against 29 percent for her main opposition rival.
Sheinbaum’s win is seen as a milestone in Mexico after a history of gender-based violence.
*) South Africa's Ramaphosa urges parties to unite after ANC loses majority
https://www.trtworld.com/africa/south-africas-ramaphosa-urges-parties-to-unite-after-anc-loses-majority-18169070
South Africans voted for national and provincial lawmakers in an election in which the governing party fell short of a majority for the first time.
South Africa’s president urged political parties to find common ground, overcome their differences, and work together for the country's good.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said: "Our people expect all parties to work together within the framework of our Constitution and address whatever challenges we encounter peacefully."
*) Clashes renew between Sudan's army and RSF paramilitaries
https://www.trtworld.com/africa/clashes-renew-between-sudans-army-and-rsf-paramilitaries-18169090
Violent clashes broke out between the Sudanese army and members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum, Al Jazirah and White Nile states and in the city of El Fasher.
Eyewitnesses said the army conducted air strikes on RSF gathering centres near a petroleum refinery north of Khartoum, resulting in thick columns of smoke rising.
And finally…
*) Turkish amputee team protest Gaza massacres after 6-0 win over Israel
https://www.trtworld.com/turkiye/turkish-amputee-team-protest-gaza-massacres-after-6-0-win-over-israel-18169067
The Turkish National Amputee Football Team defeated the Israeli team 6-0 in the 2024 European championship match in France.
The Turkish team who refused to shake hands with their Israeli opponents, protested Israel’s brutal war on Gaza and dedicated the win to the Palestinian people. -
Jury convicts Donald Trump on all 34 charges in hush money trial
https://www.trtworld.com/us-and-canada/jury-convicts-donald-trump-on-all-34-charges-in-hush-money-trial-18168112
Donald Trump has become the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes.
A New York jury found Trump guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to an adult movie actress.
The verdict from the 12-person jury convicted Trump on all 34 counts after deliberating for 9.5 hours.
*) Recognising Palestine generates positive momentum — Norway’s ambassador
https://www.trtworld.com/europe/recognising-palestine-generates-positive-momentum-norways-ambassador-18167646
The recognition of an independent Palestinian state strengthens the idea of the two-state solution to the longstanding issue of Israeli occupation of Palestinian land, Norway’s ambassador to Türkiye told TRT World.
Andreas Gaarder said “the intention is to contribute to creating a momentum and also to signal to the world community that this is an important issue that needs to be solved and it needs to be solved now.”
Gaarder said Oslo has been involved in “hectic diplomatic activity” in Brussels in the past few days, while strongly advocating for the end of Israel’s brutal war on Gaza and for long-lasting peace in the region.
*) NY hospital fires nurse for Gaza ‘genocide’ reference during award speech
https://www.trtworld.com/discrimination/ny-hospital-fires-nurse-for-gaza-genocide-reference-during-award-speech-18167836
A nurse at New York University Langone Medical Center has been fired for referring to the “genocide” in Gaza during a speech accepting an award earlier this month.
Hesen Jabr, a Palestinian American labour and delivery nurse, drew a link between her work and the suffering of mothers in Gaza.
Jabr said after the speech, she was “dragged” to an office and was handed her termination letter for putting “others at risk” and “offending people.”
*) NATO discusses allowing Ukraine to use Western arms to strike inside Russia
https://www.trtworld.com/europe/nato-discusses-allowing-ukraine-to-use-western-arms-to-strike-inside-russia-18168072
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg pushed at the start of a meeting of the alliance’s foreign ministers to let Ukraine use Western weapons to strike inside Russia.
Ukraine has been pressing its supporters, led by the United States, to allow it to use the longer-range weaponry it supplies to hit targets on Russian soil.
Some countries including Britain and the Netherlands say Kiev has the right to use their weapons to strike military targets in Russia.
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*) Efes-2024 exercise based on peacekeeping, no country targeted: Erdogan
https://www.trtworld.com/turkiye/efes-2024-exercise-based-on-peacekeeping-no-country-targeted-erdogan-18167900
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the Turkish military’s ongoing Efes-2024 drill is based on peacekeeping.
In an address to the military during the exercise in Izmir province, the Turkish president said that “no country is targeted within the scope of the Efes-2024 drill.”
Erdogan said Türkiye has the opportunity to use the new domestic systems that have entered the inventory during the ongoing drill. -
*) China’s Xi Jinping calls for Israel-Palestine peace summit
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-chinas-xi-jinping-calls-for-israel-palestine-peace-summit-18167728
The Chinese president has called for a peace conference on Israel’s war on besieged Gaza as he addressed Arab leaders and diplomats at a forum in Beijing.
This week, China is hosting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el Sisi and several other Arab leaders for a forum at which discussions on the war in Gaza are expected.
Addressing the delegations, the president said China supported a “broad-based” peace conference to resolve the conflict.
*) No country is safe unless Israel is made to abide by int’l law: Erdogan
https://www.trtworld.com/turkiye/no-country-is-safe-unless-israel-is-made-to-abide-by-intl-law-erdogan-18167436
No country is safe unless Israel abides by international law, according to the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The Turkish president was referring to Israel’s actions in Palestine’s Gaza which have been ongoing for more than seven months despite rulings and resolutions against it.
Erdogan said: “A bare-knuckled Israel is a threat not only to Palestine or Gaza but also to global peace and humanity as a whole.”
*) ‘Finish Them!’: Haley inscribes genocidal message on Biden’s bomb to Israel
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/finish-them-haley-inscribes-genocidal-message-on-bidens-bomb-to-israel-18167719
Nikki Haley, the former Republican presidential contender, has sparked global outrage after writing “Finish Them!” for the Palestinians of Gaza on an Israeli artillery shell during a visit to Israel.
An image of Haley crouched in front of pallets of America-supplied shells, writing with a marker on one, was shared on social media by an Israeli politician and former ambassador to the United Nations.
Haley finished her inscription with a note that “America loves Israel always” with a heart emoji, and was quickly slammed for the message.
*) Women lead Mexico’s presidential race to historic final
https://www.trtworld.com/americas/women-lead-mexicos-presidential-race-to-historic-final-18167740
Campaigning to be Mexico’s next president has reached a climax with two women leading the race for the first time in the Latin American nation.
A woman appears almost certain to be elected leader of the world’s most populous Spanish-speaking country when millions of Mexicans vote on Sunday.
Both the women have dominated the presidential race, in a dramatic change for a country with long-standing gender inequality.
*) India’s New Delhi records highest-ever temperature of 49.9°C
https://www.trtworld.com/climate/indias-new-delhi-records-highest-ever-temperature-of-499degreec-18167344
Temperatures in India’s capital have soared to a record-high 49.9 degrees Celsius as authorities warn of water shortages in the sprawling mega-city.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), which reported “severe heat-wave conditions,” recorded the temperatures on Tuesday at two New Delhi suburbs stations, Narela and Mungeshpur.
The weather bureau said the temperatures were nine degrees higher than expected. -
Algeria proposes UNSC resolution calling for truce in Gaza
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-algeria-proposes-unsc-resolution-calling-for-truce-in-gaza-18167320
Algeria has circulated a proposed UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and ordering Israel to halt its military invasion in the southern city of Rafah immediately.
The draft resolution also demands that the ceasefire be respected by all parties and calls for the immediate release of all hostages.
Additionally, the draft demands compliance with previous council resolutions that call for the opening of all border crossings and humanitarian access to Gaza's 2.4 million people who desperately need food and other aid.
*) Prosecutor seeks guilty verdict in Trump trial, citing powerful evidence
https://www.trtworld.com/us-and-canada/prosecutor-seeks-guilty-verdict-in-trump-trial-citing-powerful-evidence-18167314
In the closing arguments at the first-ever criminal trial of a former US president, prosecutors stated that Donald Trump engaged in a "conspiracy and a cover-up" to conceal hush money payments to an adult movie star.
Assistant District Attorney Joshua Steinglass delivered the prosecution's summation, urging the jury to disregard distractions and focus on the evidence.
Steinglass argued that the prosecution had presented compelling evidence of Trump's guilt.
*) Turkish universities to welcome academics from West who oppose Israel’s war
https://www.trtworld.com/turkiye/turkish-universities-to-welcome-academics-from-west-who-oppose-israels-war-18167339
The president of Türkiye’s Council of Higher Education has announced that the doors of Turkish universities are open to academics and students from Western educational institutions who lost their jobs for opposing Israel’s massacres in Gaza.
The announcement was made at the opening of a conference titled “Gaza Genocide Attempt: Tellings of an Eyewitness” at the Social Sciences University of Ankara.
The conference was presented by Ghassan Abu Sitta, the Palestinian rector of Glasgow University, who volunteered as a doctor during Israel's siege of Gaza and was prevented from talking about his experiences in some European countries.
*) Kenya begins holding public hearings into alleged abuses by UK troops
https://www.trtworld.com/africa/gunmen-kill-multiple-civilians-abduct-dozens-in-central-nigeria-official-18166913
Kenya has launched public hearings to investigate allegations of human rights violations and abuses of power by British troops stationed in the former colony.
The sessions will examine accusations of mistreatment, torture, unlawful detention, and killings, according to a circular issued by the lower house of parliament.
British soldiers stationed in the country have faced accusations of serious offences, including murder.
And finally…
*) Colombia moves to become latest South American country to ban bullfighting
https://www.trtworld.com/latin-america/colombia-moves-to-become-latest-south-american-country-to-ban-bullfighting-18167325
Colombia's congress has passed a bill banning bullfighting, a popular yet controversial pastime in the South American country with hundreds of events drawing thousands of spectators every year.
If approved by President Gustavo Petro, who has in the past supported restrictions on bullfighting, the ban will come into effect in 2027.
The lower house gave the bill the green light with a 93 to 2 vote. - Daha fazla göster
