ISTANBUL: Here is a rundown of all the news that you need to start your Sunday, including Israeli bombardment targeting Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s remarks on Moscow concert hall attack, and Israelis protes…
Day: March 24, 2024
Regulation of autonomous weapons system is imperative, Cypriot MP says
The creation of an international legal body to regulate the development and use of autonomous weapon systems according to the values of humanitarian law is imperative, Cypriot MP Stefanos Stefanou has said.
Stefanou was speaking during a meeting of t…
Qatar, UN explore ways of facilitating humanitarian aid access to besieged Gaza
ISTANBUL: Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman held talks in Doha on Sunday with UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths to discuss ways of facilitating the entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza…
President optimist Holguin’s appointment could lead to the resumption of talks
Despite the difficulties and challenges, the appointment of the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, could lead to the resumption of the negotiations on the Cyprus issue, President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides…
Hong Kong equalizes its highest March temperature in 140 years
ANKARA: Hong Kong’s temperature on Sunday equalized its highest recorded level during the month of March in 140 years, the city’s weather observatory said.
The mercury touched 31.5C (88.7F) – the highest temperature recorded during the month of March…
Agriculture Minister to take part in EU Environment and Agriculture Councils
Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment Maria Panayiotou departs on Sunday for Brussels to take part in the EU Councils for the Environment and Agriculture and Fisheries to be held on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
According…
Russia says it intercepted 2 US strategic bombers over Barents Sea
ISTANBUL: Russia on Sunday said that it intercepted two American strategic bombers as they were approaching the country’s border over the Barents Sea.
A statement by the Russian Defense Ministry said that the country’s control equipment detected a gr…
Poland demands explanation from Moscow over Russian cruise missile entering its territory
ANKARA: Poland on Sunday demanded an explanation from Moscow after saying a Russian cruise missile aimed at Ukraine entered its territory and violated its airspace, the Polish national news agency said.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Pawel Wronski said i…
Israel won’t approve UN food convoys to northern Gaza: Refugee agency
ISTANBUL: Israel will not approve UN food convoys to the northern Gaza Strip, the head of the United Nations relief agency for Palestinians said Sunday.
‘Despite the tragedy unfolding under our watch, the Israeli Authorities informed the UN that they…
EU condemns Israeli seizure of 800 hectares of land in West Bank’s Jordan Valley region
ANKARA: The EU on Sunday condemned the Israeli seizure of 800 hectares of land in the Jordan Valley in the occupied West Bank.
‘The European Union firmly condemns the announcement by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich that over 800 hectares of…