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Ankara slams Israeli top diplomat’s anti-Erdoğan statement
Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Öncü Keçeli has criticized Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz over his statement against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and recalled that it was the Israeli army who killed 35,000 Palestinian civilians.
US House Approves $61 Billion Military Aid to Ukraine
In a significant move with far-reaching implications, the US House of Representatives has finally greenlit a long-awaited 61 billion USD military aid package for Ukraine. The funds, deemed crucial for bolstering Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression, mark a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict.
Bill banning TikTok in the US passed with an overwhelming majority
How the platform will remain active in the country - The ban passed with the vote on the $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Iran, Israel appear to pull back from brink as US approves military aid
Iran and Israel appeared to step back from the brink of broader conflict as lawmakers in the United States approved new Israeli military aid on Saturday despite growing criticism of its ally's war in Gaza.
Israel holds Palestinian economy captive, say analysts
The Gaza war is speeding up Israel's "annexation" of the Palestinian economy, say analysts, who argue it has been hobbled for decades by agreements that followed the Oslo peace accords.
While the Israel-Hamas war raging since Oct. 7 has devastated swathes of Gaza, it has also hit the public finances and wider economy of the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Mitsotakis from Brussels on the Middle East: Let this crisis not turn into a regional conflict
"Unambiguous condemnation of Iran's attack against Israel" – What he said about Cyprus, Turkey & the economy
Erdogan meets Hamas leader in Turkey, discusses efforts for regional peace
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and reach a fair and lasting peace in the region during a meeting with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul on Saturday, his office said.
Bipartisan Support: US House Approves Aid Package for Ukraine and Allies
The United States House of Representatives has approved a comprehensive legislative package worth 95 billion USD, earmarking funds for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific region. Despite facing opposition from a faction within the Republican Party, the bill secured passage with significant bipartisan support, with 316 votes in favor and 94 against.
UNHCR tells Cyprus to stick to the law in its efforts at sea to thwart refugee boats
The United Nations' refugee agency said Friday that Cypriot efforts at sea to stop numerous Syrian refugee-laden boats departing Lebanon from reaching the European Union-member island nation mustn't contravene international human rights laws or put passengers at risk.
US House approves Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid, threatens TikTok
The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday approved long-delayed military aid to Ukraine in a rare show of bipartisan unity, while also bolstering Israel and Taiwan defenses and threatening to ban Chinese-owned TikTok.