Israel’s health minister has confirmed the country plans to stop unvaccinated people from working in certain jobs but failed to elaborate on what they might be, adding anyone found forging vaccine certificates will be jailed.
Category: Middle East
Turkish Police detain 159 people at protests, while EU leaders desire closer ties with Erdogan
Turkish police on Monday detained 159 people over protests in Istanbul against President Erdogan’s appointment of a new rector at one of the country’s top Universities, the Istanbul Governor’s office said.
Erdogan ditches WhatsApp as Ankara urges Turks to use domestic apps in fight against digital fascism
The media office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is reportedly shutting down its WhatsApp groups over privacy concerns.
Iran’s Supreme leader is a better human being than Trump, according to Twitter’s ban of America’s anti-war President
Many concerned intellectuals and other activists of free speech have pointed fingers at messages from Iran’s leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accusing the platform of double standards amid Presidents Twitter ban.
Iran to enrich 20% Uranium at Fordow
Iran has resumed 20% uranium enrichment at its underground Fordow nuclear facility, the government spokesman told the semi-official Mehr news agency on Monday.
Palestinians pressuring Oman and Qatar not to recognize Israel
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met with Qatar’s leader Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani in Doha, and senior PA official Jibril Rajoub travelled to Oman in a bid to get those two countries to not join other states that have normalized relations with Israel.
Turkey’s Erdogan to discuss U.S. strains if Biden takes office
President Tayyip Erdogan said he would discuss strained U.S. relations with President-elect Joe Biden if he takes office, playing down the possibility of sanctions over Turkey’s purchase of Russian missile defence systems.
Iranian commander killed in drone strike
A senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was killed in a drone strike near the Syrian-Iraqi border Sunday night, just two days after the assassination of Iran’s top nuclear scientist.
Iran demands end of nuclear inspections after murder
Following the assassination of a top nuclear scientist near Tehran, Iran’s conservative parliament has called for a halt to international inspections of the country’s nuclear facilities as a proportionate response to the killing.
Israel Continues To Tear Down Houses in Occupied West Bank
The NGO Btselem denounced that Israel demolished a dozen houses in eight villages spread between the areas of Ramallah, southern Hebron, and the Jordan Valley, all of which are under Israeli security and administrative control.
Afghanistan conference to aid cuts
Afghanistan faces funding cuts and tighter restrictions on vital aid from an international donor conference this week, marking further challenges for a nation torn by two decades of war and now ravaged by COVID-19.
Azerbaijan delays takeover
Azerbaijan on Sunday postponed taking control of a territory ceded by Armenian forces in a cease-fire agreement, but denounced civilians leaving the area for burning houses and committing what it called “ecological terror.”
“Cyprus should aim for two-state solution” says Erdogan
Erdogan proposes two-state solution to solve ongoing Cyprus issues.
Villagers burn houses ahead of Azerbaijan takeover
Villagers in Nagorno-Karabakh set their houses on fire on Saturday before fleeing to Armenia ahead of a weekend deadline that will see parts of the territory handed over to Azerbaijan as part of a peace agreement.
Turkmenistan President unveils giant gold dog statue
Golden dog statue built to honour dead dog of President.
Mass Protests in Armenia demand PM to resign
Thousands in Yerevan called for PM to quit after signing a deal to end the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Turkey interested in producing Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine
Turkey to locally produce Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V.
Poor turnout in Jordan elections reflects limits of kingdom’s democracy
Jordan election disappoint the world.
Turkey congratulates Poland on its Independence Day
Turkey congratulates Poland to its Independence Day and aims to increase relations.
“US sanctions obstructing return of refugees” says Assad
US sanctions hinder return of Syrian refugees.
New economic alignment after resignation of failed minister
Turkey to offer new opportunities to foreign investors.
UAE relaxes Islamic law, making Alcohol consumption widely accessible
UAE relaxes Islamic Law to make access to alcohol and mixed cohabitation easier.
Turkish Treasury Minister Albayrak resigns
Turkish Treasury Minister Albayrak resigns.
Shusha liberated from Armenian occupation
Azerbaijani army liberates city from Armenian occupation.
“Biden could damage Netanyahu” Likud officials say
Source says prime minister’s political opponents will make hay of his clear support of Trump.
Palestinian harvesters should be protected from Israeli Settlers
UN asks to protect Palestinian harvesters from Israeli settlers.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei mocks US Elections
Iran laughs at the US election.
Israeli army erases Palestinian villages
Israeli Army erases Palestinian villages.
France bans the Grey Wolves
France bans Turkish Nationalist Organisation.
Russia to consider Iranian proposal to end Nagorno-Karabagh conflict
Russia consider Iranian proposal to end conflict.
How a group of mothers are trying to end abduction by PKK
Anti-PKK sit-in in Diyarbakir grows stronger by the day; partners in misfortune become companions.
3 year old girl rescued after 91 hours under the ruble
A 3-year-old girl was pulled out of the rubble alive on Tuesday days after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit Turkey’s Aegean region.
Death toll rises in Izmir
6,6 magnitude earthquake so far cost 69 lives.
Record infection rates shock Iran
Iran’s daily tally of coronavirus deaths hit a record high on Sunday.
Libyan Prime Minister reverses resignation
Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj has taken back his decision to resign.
Mother and three children rescued after 18h under rubble
A Turkish mother and three of her children were pulled on Saturday from under the rubble of a collapsed building where they had been trapped for almost 18 hours, following a powerful earthquake that killed at least 27 people.
Turkeys Izmir hit with an Earthquake and Tsunami; 17 dead, 763 injured.
The earthquake was felt intensely in Seferihisar as well as in the city center and surrounding districts. It was stated that some buildings in Izmir collapsed and many buildings were damaged. AFAD reported that 17 people lost their lives, including 1 drowning, and 763 people were injured in the earthquake.
Poland seeks defence cooperation with Turkey and supports EU entry
As two countries that place particular emphasis on their defence and security, Poland values and hopes to further cooperation in both fields, Poland’s Ambassador to Turkey Jakub Kumoch said, adding that Warsaw also supports Ankara’s accession to the European Union.
Cruise ship recycling is booming
Carnival Fantasy was a ship famous for its outlandish décor, all-night revelry and its size—back when 2,000 was an incredible number of passengers. The “Fun Ship” vibe
Erdogan, Putin discuss Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed on Tuesday the Azerbaijan – Armenia conflict in occupied Nagorno-Karabakh and developments in Syria in a phone call.
Sudanese asylum seekers fear deportation from Israel
Sudanese asylum seekers in Israel are worried they will be kicked out once the normalisation agreement between the two countries is signed, though some hope their presence will be seen as an advantage. Technically at war with Israel for decades, Sudan, last Friday, became the third Arab country this year to announce it is normalising ties with Israel, following the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
Satellites help tracking of COVID-19 deaths in Yemen
A first of its kind study using satellite images to count fresh graves and analyse burial activity in Yemen has estimated the death toll there from COVID-19 or COVID-related causes is far higher than official government figures suggest.
Turkish government condemns Charlie Hebdo
Ankara has accused Charlie Hebdo of promoting hatred after the French satirical magazine published a front-page caricature of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, amid cultural tensions between France and Muslim countries.
Iranian interference in US election spotted
An alleged email from the far-right Proud Boys to Florida Democrats was actually an Iranian operation, U.S. officials say. Cyberexperts in Israel say it’s likely a further sign of Tehran upping its game.
Is Trump securing another Israeli peace deal with an Arab Nation?
Defense Minister Benny Gantz on Tuesday welcomed the reported words of the daughter of Lebanon’s president, who said she could envision a peace deal with Israel after border disputes and issues concerning the Palestinians were resolved.
Dutch anti-Islam Politician under pressure from President Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is suing Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders after the anti-Islam politician posted a series of tweets against the Turkish leader, including one that described him as a “terrorist.”