Foreign
Death of reporter in Israel shelling reminder of hazards of journalism
October 14 2023, 3:55 pm
WASHINGTON – Israeli shelling that killed one journalist and wounded six others is a "reminder" of the dangers inherent in the profession, the White House said Friday. "We know that the work that you all do is incredibly dangerous, and today's a reminder of that, and we just hope that those who… Read More
1 journalist killed, 6 others hurt in Israel shelling in Lebanon
October 14 2023, 12:47 pm
ANKARA – At least one journalist was killed and two others were injured in an Israeli shelling in southern Lebanon, according to media reports. Reuters has confirmed that its videographer, Issam Abdallah, was killed while working in southern Lebanon. In a statement, Reuters said: "We are deeply… Read More
UNICEF calls for Israel-Hamas ceasefire for children’s safety
October 13 2023, 9:11 pm
GENEVA – For children's safety, a ceasefire and humanitarian corridor are needed in Gaza amid the continuing conflict between Israel and Hamas, UNICEF said on Friday in response to Anadolu's question. According to the latest numbers, 447 children have been killed in Gaza, UNICEF spokesperson… Read More
Israeli diplomat attacked in Beijing
October 13 2023, 6:55 pm
JERUSALEM – An Israeli embassy official was attacked on Friday in Beijing, China, as Hamas called for a day of global “mobilization” against the Jewish people. The attack did not occur inside the embassy compound and the diplomat was in stable condition after being evacuated to the hospital,… Read More
Report: Israel drops 6K bombs in Gaza in 6 days
October 13 2023, 4:08 pm
ISTANBUL – The Israeli Air Force (IAF) said Thursday it has dropped “about 6,000 bombs against Hamas targets” in Gaza since Saturday’s attack, merely matching the number of bombs the US used in Afghanistan in one year. The Washington Post, citing Marc Garlasco, a military adviser at the… Read More
Global hydrological cycle out of balance, says UN weather agency
October 12 2023, 7:26 pm
GENEVA – The global hydrological cycle is spinning out of balance due to human activities, with droughts and extreme rainfall spurring climate change, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Thursday. "Glaciers and ice cover are retreating before our eyes. Rising temperatures have… Read More
Arab FMs call for immediate halt of Palestinian-Israeli conflict
October 12 2023, 3:27 pm
CAIRO – Arab foreign ministers on Wednesday called for an immediate halt of the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict and the revival of the stalled Palestinian-Israeli peace process. In the final communique of an Arab League (AL) extraordinary meeting at the level of foreign ministers held in Cairo, the… Read More
Israel's war-time cabinet vows to 'smash' Hamas
October 12 2023, 3:06 pm
JERUSALEM – Israel's new wartime cabinet vowed on Wednesday to continue the military operation in the Gaza Strip until "Hamas is toppled and destroyed." It was the first statement by the new emergency unity government, which was formed earlier on Wednesday as Benny Gantz, an opposition leader… Read More
Microsoft faces $28.9-B tax demand
October 12 2023, 3:02 pm
ISTANBUL – Microsoft announced Wednesday that it has received a notification from the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for an additional tax payment of USD28.9 billion. The statement indicated that the notification is related to an ongoing dispute with the IRS concerning how the company… Read More
Pope calls for immediate release of hostages
October 12 2023, 11:34 am
ROME –Pope Francis on Wednesday called for the immediate release of the hostages being held by Hamas rebels as he expressed concern over Israel’s siege of Gaza. "So many people killed, others injured. I pray for those families who have seen a day of celebration (the the Sukkot holiday) turn… Read More
Airstrikes hammer Hamas targets as Israeli death toll rises to 1,200
October 12 2023, 10:05 am
JERUSALEM – The number of Israelis murdered during Hamas’ invasion of southern Israel over the weekend rose to 1,200 on Wednesday morning, as the Israel Defense Forces continued to pummel Palestinian terror assets in the Gaza Strip. Overnight Tuesday, the Israeli Air Force hit more than 200… Read More
Another 6.3 magnitude quake rattles western Afghanistan
October 11 2023, 3:54 pm
ISTANBUL – A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s western province of Herat early Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey. The earthquake, which occurred at 5:41 a.m. local time, came days after a similar earthquake hit the region. No casualties have been reported so far by… Read More
1 in every 8 people globally suffers mental illness: report
October 11 2023, 3:00 pm
GENEVA – One in every eight people worldwide has a mental health condition, according to the latest report of the Global Evidence Review on Health and Migration released on Tuesday. The report, released on World Mental Health Day, outlines the latest global evidence on factors influencing the… Read More
Miracle at Western Wall: Psalms lead to safe return of missing Israeli
October 11 2023, 12:51 pm
JERUSALEM – A new line for people to have Psalms recited at the Western Wall for the safety and recovery of Israeli terror victims claimed its first success on Monday. The Western Wall Heritage Foundation, which administers the Jerusalem holy site, set up the line on Sunday for people to send… Read More
Bulgaria has resources to provide aid to Israel – Finance Minister
October 11 2023, 11:40 am
SOFIA, Bulgaria – Bulgaria has resources available to provide aid to Israel, Finance Minister Assen Vassilev said here Tuesday. "Resources for aid are available both in the central government budget and in the Foreign Ministry budget. Now the competent ministries have to contact Israel to find… Read More
Israeli army carries out over 200 raids on Gaza overnight
October 10 2023, 5:26 pm
ANKARA – The Israeli army on Tuesday said it had carried out more than 200 raids on Gaza overnight, claiming it struck military installations of the Palestinian Hamas group. In a statement released on X, the Israeli army said its warplanes and navy vessels struck military installations of the… Read More
UN says 9,806 civilians killed as result of Russia-Ukraine war
October 10 2023, 3:46 pm
WASHINGTON – A total of 9,806 civilians, including 560 children, have been killed as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, according to the UN on Monday. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) also verified 17,962 civilian injuries, including 1,196 children, Rosemary DiCarlo,… Read More
Israel has cut off water supply to Gaza Strip: Energy minister
October 10 2023, 2:08 pm
JERUSALEM – Israeli Energy Minister Israel Katz said Monday that he had instructed authorities to cut water supply to the Gaza Strip. "All the water supply pipes from Israel to the Gaza Strip have been disconnected,” Israel’s Channel 12 quoted Katz as saying. He said electricity and fuel… Read More
Europe can't afford to be divided – Bulgarian PM
October 10 2023, 8:23 am
VARNA – Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov who was in Euxinograd for a trilateral forum on Monday said that Europe can no longer afford to be divided, to have no roads connecting neighboring countries, to have no energy connectivity, thus making it dependent on external factors. Denkov hosted the… Read More
Hamas, Israel urged to protect civilians, respect humanitarian law
October 9 2023, 9:31 pm
GENEVA – Switzerland has urged both Hamas and the Israeli army to protect civilians, saying “de-escalation is the priority.” "Switzerland condemns shocking attacks, including acts of terror and missile strikes by Hamas against Israel," the Swiss mission to the UN said on X. This came after… Read More
