ANKARA — Turkish authorities on Sunday temporarily suspended Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and a potential presidential contender, from his mayoral duties after an Istanbul court formally arrested…
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Middle East Kurds celebrate Newroz in hopes for better future
Across the Middle East Kurds are celebrating Newroz, a traditional holiday marking the arrival of spring and the new year, has reached new heights of public celebration this year.
Members of the Kurdish diaspora in Europe and other places…
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Head of the Kazakhstan Jewish Congress, dies at 72
Israeli-Kazakh billionaire Alexander Mashkevich, who led the Kazakhstan Jewish Congress, has died at the age of 72. He served as chairman of the board of directors of the Eurasian Resources Group from 2014 to 2024 and also chaired the board of…Continue Reading
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Turkish court jails Istanbul Mayor pending trial on corruption charges | Protests
NewsFeed A Turkish court has ordered Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu to be held in jail ahead of a trial on corruption charges. Imamoglu, who denies the charges, is a key rival to President Erdogan. His arrest sparked mass protests. The government…
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Shin Bet, Police arrest southern Israeli resident over espionage – Israel News
The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and Police arrested a resident of Netivot in southern Israel on suspicion he had carried out espionage operations for foreign entities from an enemy state, the two agencies said on Monday.
The agencies…
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Scores Killed in Rafah and Khan Yunis as Israeli Forces Advance in Gaza
Israel continued to carry out massacres in Gaza. (Photo: via social media, QNN) Israeli airstrikes and ground operations in Rafah and Khan Yunis result in dozens of Palestinian casualties as the Israeli occupation intensifies its offensive…
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Scientists find micro-burrows in desert marbles, hinting at unknown life
Scientists recently identified peculiar micro-burrows in marble and limestone formations in Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, which may be remnants of an unknown life form. The research was published in the Geomicrobiology Journal.
Geologist…
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Hamas’ New Tactic if Israel Decides to Invade Gaza – Analysis
A Qassam fighter in Rafah, in soughern Gaza. (Photo: video grab) In this analysis, translated from Al-Jazeera Arabic, the writer outlines potential tactics Gaza’s resistance may employ if Israel continues its expanded military campaign in…
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Government begins process of dismissing Attorney General
The government unanimously decided to express no confidence in Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, a step that constitutes the beginning of the process for her dismissal.
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