Headlines- Iran peace talks get underway.
- According to Lebanon's Ministry of Health, Israeli military activity in three instances in the Nabatieh district resulted in at least ten fatalities and nine injuries.
- US Vice President J. D. Vance has arrived to Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, to lead the cease-fire talks.
- The speaker of Iran's parliament Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf is leading the delegation that has arrived to Pakistan for talks with the United States.
- As part of talks with Lebanon that are scheduled to begin next week, Israel stated on Friday that it will not negotiate about a truce with the militant pro Iran Hezbollah group.
- The president of Lebanon announced on Friday that Israel and Lebanon would meet in Washington, D.C., next week to talk about a truce and begin talks.
- More than 180 Hezbollah fighters were killed in airstrikes the Israeli military carried out in Lebanon two days prior, the Israeli military claimed on Friday.
- Hezbollah claims to have bombed Israeli military positions in southern Lebanon's Tyre and Shamaa.
- More than 3,000 Iranians have died as a result of U.S.-Israeli attacks since February 28, Abbas Masjedi, the head of Iran's Forensic Medicine Organization, said Mizan, the official news agency of the Iranian judiciary, on Thursday.
Tag: Turkey
Turkey’s Sultan Kösen Holder of Guinness...
In a brand-new documentary, Sultan Kösen, a Guinness World Records holder, will defend his title as the tallest man.Sultan’s record-breaking height of 8 feet 1 inch (246.5 cm) makes him the tallest man and person in the world in 2009.
Turkish Van Cat Breed
With a pure white body and a unique coloured head and tail, the Turkish Van is a big, strong, yet graceful cat.Originating in the untamed and climatically diverse area of Lake Van, Turkey, the Turkish Van is a natural breed cat.
World’s Tallest Man Got Specially Designed...
Traveling the world, the “World’s Tallest Man” Sultan Kösen, who is 2.51 meters (8 ft.) tall and resides in Mardin,Turkey, is hoping to continue traveling the world with the help of his specially designed size 60 shoes from Germany.
Record Throwing Axe
The Turkish man achieved his seventh Guinness World Records title by throwing an ax 183 feet, 8.72 inches using his powerful throwing arm.
Israel’s Lebanon Offensive Turkey Fears Will...
According to the UN, a quarter of a million people have fled to Syria as a result of Israel’s ongoing offensive in Lebanon. And Turkey is bracing for a new exodus as the numbers are expected to rise.
Turkish Port Serves as Transit Hub...
A small port in Turkey is serving as an alternate route for people fleeing Lebanon, as the majority of flights out of the country have been canceled and ticket costs have skyrocketed.
Frustrated with Refugees,Turkey Calls for Talks...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants Russia to participate in talks with Syria on the return of millions of refugees.Erdogan’s call this week for dialogue with Syria follows a spate of protests and rioting by Turks who want their government to stop hosting refugees from Syria’s 13-year-old civil war.
Turkey Warns of Offensive Against Iraqi...
Turkey says it is preparing to launch a major military operation against Kurdish rebels who are based in Iraq. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey, vows to end what he says is the threat posed by the Kurdish rebel group PKK, which has been fighting Turkey for decades.
To Clean Up Image,Turkey Cracks Down...
As part of Turkey’s new bid to crack down down on organized crime, Istanbul police are now using some of the most expensive sports cars in the world. Seeking to attract foreign investment, Ankara hopes to avoid international scrutiny over money laundering.
After Islamic State Attacked Church,Istanbul Christians...
After an attack on an Istanbul church by the Islamic State, Turkish security forces are detaining hundreds.Authorities are warning of further attacks against Jews and Christians.