According to a top aide’s campaign memo seen by The Washington Post, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders has not ruled out a third bid for the White House if President Joe Biden does not run in 2024. “In the event of an open 2024 Democratic presidential primary, Sen. Sanders has not ruled out another run for […]
JERUSALEM: A number of far-right Israeli groups gathered on Wednesday in West Jerusalem to mark the anniversary of the Israeli occupation of East Jerusalem in 1967. It is called Jerusalem Day by the Israelis. Among the group was also far-right lawmaker Itamar BenGvir despite a ban on his attending the march. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali [&he...
WASHINGTON – The Pentagon has issued a statement that the US was “properly notified” beforehand of a Russian test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Spokesman John Kirby said the Kremlin gave advance notice of the test under its New START Treaty obligations. “It was not a surprise,” said Kirby, addin...
LONDON – The British government has condemned the North Korean government over the launch of a ballistic missile. The Foreign Office said the latest launch breaches several UN Security Council resolutions and endangers the stability of the region as well as the international community. “The UK condemns North Korea’s ballistic missile lau...
AMSTERDAM – One in every five young women in the Netherlands faced unwanted sexual attention at their workplaces last year, according to recent data published. Some 50,000 women and men aged between 15 and 25 were part of the National Working Conditions Survey conducted by the Netherlands Statistical Institute (CBS). According to the results, ...
ANKARA (AA) – US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said that high food prices could force at least 10 million more people into poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. “Today, Russia’s destruction of the Ukrainian economy and its infrastructure is a key factor affecting global commodity prices. The war further exacerbates pre-existin...
GENEVA (AA) – More than 5 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia launched a war in the country two months ago. The UN refugee agency said the number of people fleeing Ukraine is now 5,034,439 as it joined in a call for ceasing hostilities in Ukraine ahead of Orthodox Easter. More than 2.8 million […]
ISTANBUL (AA)- China has criticized Sweden after a recent incident took place involving the burning of copies of the Muslim holy book. “Freedom of speech cannot be a reason to incite racial or cultural discrimination and tear society apart,” said Wang Wenbin, spokesperson of China’s Foreign Ministry, referring to the incident...
BRUSSELS – The Belgian government will consider providing heavy weapons and military material to Ukraine as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues. In a meeting to be chaired by Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, members of the federal government will discuss providing additional support to Ukraine, including armored vehicles and ...
ISTANBUL – Taiwan has said that at least 11 Chinese jets crossed into its airspace on Wednesday and were given radio warnings. In a statement, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said 11 aircraft of the People’s Liberation Army entered Taiwan’s southwest air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Wednesday. The ADIZ is a buffer zone outside a country’s [...