Opposition Party on the Verge of Victory in Istanbul and Ankara ISTANBUL — In a high-stakes local election, Turkey’s main opposition party is inching closer to victory in the main cities of Istanbul and Ankara. The opposition mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, who previously won the city in 2019, expressed his joy at the current ...
JAKARTA EXPLOSION PROMPTS EVACUATION OF 130 FAMILIES JAKARTA — A massive explosion at a military ammunition warehouse near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has led to the evacuation of over 130 families, according to officials on Sunday. LOCATION AND IMPACT The blast took place at the warehouse owned by the Jayakarta Regional Military Command in Ciangsana ...
Rep. Derrick Van Orden Takes On Rep. Bob Good APPOMATTOX, Virginia — The clash between Rep. Derrick Van Orden and Rep. Bob Good has reached a boiling point. Good, the influential House Freedom Caucus leader who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy from the speakership, finds himself embroiled in a fierce internal GOP battle that has ...
King Charles Makes Surprise Appearance After Cancer Diagnosis LONDON — In a courageous move, King Charles greeted well-wishers in his first major public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer. The King, accompanied by Queen Camilla, spoke to crowds and graciously shook people’s hands after the Easter Sunday service in Windsor. The absence of the Prince ...
Pope Francis Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza Strip and Release of Hostages in Easter Message VATICAN CITY — In a powerful Easter message, Pope Francis urged for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The 87-year-old pontiff, despite health concerns, led Easter Mass at the Vatican in ...
Millions of Turks Head to Polls in High-Stakes City Elections ANKARA — The fate of Turkey’s biggest cities hangs in the balance as millions of Turks cast their votes in crucial elections, determining whether President Recep Tayyip Erdogan can regain control from the opposition. The spotlight is on Istanbul, the country’s economic and social hub, ...
Deadly Car Bombing Rocks Northern Syria DAMASCUS — A devastating car bombing has claimed the lives of at least seven people in a bustling market in northern Syria. The attack took place in the town of Azaz in Aleppo province, near the Turkish border, leaving several others injured. The perpetrators behind the attack remain unknown, ...
Trump Criticized for Sharing Video Featuring Image of Biden Tied Up NEW YORK — Donald Trump has come under fire from Joe Biden’s campaign team for sharing a controversial video on social media. The video featured a truck adorned with an image of the US president with his hands and feet bound together. The Biden ...
UN Observers Wounded in Southern Lebanon BEIRUT — Amid rising tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, three United Nations observers and a translator were injured by shelling in Rmeish, southern Lebanon, according to the UN peacekeeping mission. Lebanon’s state news agency attributed the explosion to an Israeli drone strike, a claim that the Israeli military refuted. ...
FDA Issues Highest-Level Alert for Heart Pump Linked to 49 Deaths NEW YORK — In a bold move, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sounded the alarm on a heart pump associated with 49 fatalities and 129 injuries. The Impella left-sided pumps, designed to provide temporary support to a patient’s heart during risky ...
