17 Russian drones shot down, says Ukrainian army
09 Mayıs 2024 - 10:34
Ukraine shoots downs 17 Russian drones
The Ukrainian Air Force announced on Thursday that 17 Russian drones were shot down around Odesa
Armenia's PM in Russia for talks amid strained ties
09 Mayıs 2024 - 09:53
Armenia's Pashinian meets Russia's Putin
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss disagreements in bilateral relations
US warship crosses Taiwan Strait, drawing Beijing's ire
09 Mayıs 2024 - 09:50
US warship in Taiwan Strait irks Beijing
U.S. warships pass through or fly over the strait about once a month, sometimes accompanied by Navy patrol aircraft
North Macedonia's political shift rattles relations with EU neighbors
09 Mayıs 2024 - 01:16
N. Macedonia's political shift rattles relations with EU
North Macedonia's political landscape has been significantly impacted by the rise in nationalist fervor, with the right-wing VMRO-DPMNE party emerging victorious in both presidential and parliamentary elections
EU member states agree to allocate frozen Russian assets to arm Ukraine
08 Mayıs 2024 - 21:12
EU to give frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
The European Union reaches a preliminary agreement to use revenues from blocked Russian central bank assets to support Ukraine's defense operations
Israeli PM Netanyahu and CIA Director discuss possible ceasefire in Gaza's Rafah amid hostage negotiations
08 Mayıs 2024 - 20:16
Netanyahu, CIA chief meet to discuss Rafah ceasefire
CIA Director Bill Burns and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talk about suspending military operations in Gaza's Rafah sector in exchange for the release of Hamas hostages
Ukraine approves bill allowing prisoners to join armed forces amid manpower shortage
08 Mayıs 2024 - 18:22
Ukraine allows prisoners to join army
Ukraine's parliament passes a law allowing inmates to join the military forces as a crucial step to strengthen the country's defensive capabilities
'Shared future’: China's Xi Jinping strengthens ties with Serbia, signs joint agreement
08 Mayıs 2024 - 17:05
Xi Jinping visits Serbia, signs joint agreement
Serbian President Vucic warmly welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping on his two-day visit, reinforcing ties and signing a joint agreement to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership
Armenian Church opposes agreement with Azerbaijan
08 Mayıs 2024 - 16:51
Pashinyan confronts church over deal with Azerbaijan
The church, which opposes the Pashinyan administration's efforts to demarcate the border with Azerbaijan, has started marches to the capital Yerevan
Kosovo rejects condition set by France, Germany for its Council of Europe membership
08 Mayıs 2024 - 16:46
Kosovo rejects Germany, France's condition
Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti stands firm against a condition set by France and Germany for Council of Europe membership, highlighting Kosovo's eligibility and rejecting tie-ins with the 'Serbian Municipalities Association'
TikTok strikes back: ByteDance fires legal salvo against US ban
08 Mayıs 2024 - 14:53
TikTok sues US
ByteDance's lawsuit alleges that the newly enacted law portrays its TikTok ownership as a national security risk, aiming to bypass First Amendment protections, while denouncing the law as 'obviously unconstitutional'
The rise of influence of Nazi groups in Germany
08 Mayıs 2024 - 14:25
Nazism debate grows in German politics
Politicians in Germany have been linked to far-right figures who advocate the ideology of Nazism. Some German politicians are in contact with far-right and racist groups
Italy bans NGO planes from utilizing airports near migrant pathways
08 Mayıs 2024 - 14:24
Italy bans NGO rescue flights
Sea Watch condemns the move as 'an act of cowardice and cynicism,' vowing to continue aerial missions to assist migrants despite the restrictions
Germany backs Bosnia's sovereignty, EU integration efforts, Chancellor Scholz says
08 Mayıs 2024 - 13:09
Germany supports Bosnia's sovereignty, EU path
Chancellor Scholz backs Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty, urges EU accession progress, discusses Ukraine solidarity, and affirms truth on Srebrenica in a meeting with chairman of Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
US halts arms supplies to Israel
08 Mayıs 2024 - 12:51
US decision to disappoint Israel
Unable to withstand the international community's outcry, the US halts arms supplies to Israel on the grounds that it opposes attacks on Rafah
Malaysia to introduce 'orangutan diplomacy'
08 Mayıs 2024 - 11:47
Malaysia mulls over 'orangutan diplomacy'
Malaysian Commodities minister says ‘China’s panda diplomacy inspired orangutan diplomacy’ in palm oil pitch
US revokes licenses of companies trading with Huawei
08 Mayıs 2024 - 11:45
US to impose export restrictions on Huawei
US revokes export licenses of companies selling chips for computers and mobile phones to Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei
AstraZeneca decides to withdraw COVID-19 vaccines from market
08 Mayıs 2024 - 10:55
AstaZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccines
UK-based pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is embroiled in a class-action lawsuit over the COVID-19 vaccine, with claimants alleging both the loss of loved ones and serious health issues caused by the vaccine
US Sen. Sanders condemns bigotry on college campuses
08 Mayıs 2024 - 10:52
Sanders condemns bigotry on college campuses
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders introduces resolution condemning anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and bigotry on college campuses
Russia targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure
08 Mayıs 2024 - 10:47
Russia bombs energy facilities in Ukraine
Russia has targeted the country's energy infrastructure in its attacks on different regions of Ukraine
Israel's Western allies 'bear some of the blame,' says Norwegian Refugee Council
08 Mayıs 2024 - 10:09
Gaza reels from 'relentless' bombardment
'They have their fingerprints over in many ways a crime scene,' the former top U.N. official says, pointing out the U.S., Germany, U.K. and France