ISTANBUL: Turkish Airlines has canceled several flights scheduled for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 due to an ongoing strike by airport staff in Brussels, the capital of Belgium. According to a statement released on Sunday, the “TK 1941 Istanbul-Brussels” flight planned for Monday has been canceled, along with multiple flights
September 29, 2024
UN chief calls for immediate halt to Beirut violence, cease-fire in Gaza
ISTANBUL : The UN secretary-general expressed on Saturday deep concern over “the dramatic escalation” of violence in Lebanon in the past 24 hours, calling for an end to conflicts in the Middle East. “This cycle of violence must stop now, and all sides must step back from the brink,” Antonio
South Africa calls for cease-fire in Lebanon to ‘prevent regional military conflagration’
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa on Saturday called for an immediate cease-fire in Lebanon, where Israel began extended airstrikes this week, killing hundreds and displacing thousands of civilians. Pretoria expressed concern regarding the recent escalation of “extrajudicial killings,” most notably the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other leaders in Lebanon.
US issues travel advisory for Lebanon amid rising tensions
ISTANBUL: The US Department of State updated on Saturday its travel advisory for Lebanon, asking the families of diplomats to leave the country. The advisory said it ordered the departure of non-mission-employed eligible family members (EFMs) and authorized departure for mission-employed EFMs and non-essential US direct hire employees. This decision
Liverpool gain Premier League top spot by beating Wolves 2-1
ANKARA: Liverpool gained the English Premier League top spot by beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 at away on Saturday. French defender Ibrahima Konate’s header from the box brought the lead to the visitors in the 47th minute at Wolverhampton’s Molineux Stadium. Wolves’ Algerian full-back Rayan Aït-Nouri’s left footed shot from very
Morning Briefing: Sept. 29, 2024
ISTANBUL: Here is a rundown of all the news you need to start your Sunday, including Hezbollah confirming “martyrdom” of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike; the US president saying Nasrallah’s killing was a “measure of justice,” and reiterating support for Israel and a profile of Hashem Safieddine, the potential