Zonguldak: A joint naval initiative led by Trkiye in the Black Sea has officially entered its second activation phase, with officials hosting a press briefing on Saturday. The Mine Countermeasures Naval Group in the Black Sea (MCM Black Sea), launched in January 2024, is a trilateral initiative spearheaded by Trkiye

ANKARA: China on Sunday said it opposes the “infringement” on Lebanon’s sovereignty and security, and condemns any action against innocent civilians. Beijing also opposes any move that fuels “antagonism” and escalates regional tensions, terming the tension between Lebanon and Israel a “spillover” of the Gaza conflict, said a statement from

CYPRUS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST FOR THE SEA AREA OF CYPRUS (A) FOR THE PERIOD FROM 0600 28/09/2024 UNTIL 0600 29/09/2024 Area covered is 8 kilometers seawards. Winds are in BEAUFORT scale. Times are local times. Atmospheric pressure at the time of issue: 1009hPa (hectopascal) Weak low pressure is affecting

ANKARA: At least 11 medical personnel were killed on Saturday in a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting health facilities in the villages of Taybeh and Deir Seryan in the Marjeyoun district of southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese National News Agency. The agency reported that 10 others were injured in

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

ANKARA: In its first gathering at New York, “Friends of Peace” group called for an immediate end to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The meeting, co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira on Friday, was attended by top diplomats and representatives from 17 “Global South”