Turkish police on Friday arrested a suspected member of the Islamic State (IS) in Istanbul who was accused of planning a bomb attack, local media reported. According to the NTV broadcaster, anti-terror…
Month: August 2024
Greek tourism revenue surged by 12.2 percent in the first half of 2024
Greek tourism revenue surged by 12.2 percent in the first half of 2024 year-on-year to reach 6.921 billion euros (7.75 billion U.S. dollars), according to recent data from the Bank of Greece….
Israel launched “a string of airstrikes” in Lebanon
Israel launched “a string of airstrikes” in Lebanon on Sunday morning, targeting positions held by the Lebanese Hezbollah group in a pre-emptive move, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesman Daniel Hagari said. “Dozens…
Helicopter crash in India injures 4
Four people have been injured when a private helicopter crashed in India’s south-western state of Maharashtra on Saturday, confirmed a local government official. The chopper crashed near Paud village in the state’s…
Mali declares a “state of national disaster” following flooding
The Malian transitional government said in a statement that it has declared a “state of national disaster” following flooding caused by heavy rains in the country in recent days. Since the start…
Chinese visitors flock to Türkiye, 230,000 during 2024 so far
The number of Chinese visitors to Türkiye reached 230,819 in the first seven months of 2024, up 102.46 percent year-on-year, leading the way in Turkish tourism growth, showed data from the Turkish…
Ukraine attacks over 30 settlements in Russia’s border region of Belgorod
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have attacked over 30 settlements in Russia’s border region of Belgorod over the past 24 hours, Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said Saturday. The attacks targeted nine districts…
France: “Obviously criminal” arson attempt on synagogue
A synagogue in the southern French city of La Grande-Motte was targeted on Saturday by an “obviously criminal” arson attempt, France’s Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on social media. A police officer…
Gundogan completes return to Man City from Barcelona
Ilkay Gundogan has returned to Manchester City on a free transfer, just a season after leaving the club to join FC Barcelona. Gundogan has signed a one-year contract with the Premier League…
Teenager Estevao earns Brazil call-up for World Cup qualifiers
Uncapped teenager Estevao has been included in Brazil’s squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay, the South American country’s football confederation said on Friday. The 17-year-old, who will join…