Author: Anadolu Agency
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is preparing to announce his resignation, according to a media report Sunday. Citing anonymous sources, The Globe and Mail reported that Trudeau is expected to resign as leader of the Liberal Party possibly before a critical party meeting on Wednesday. This comes as Trudeau faces growing dissatisfaction within his party and low public approval ratings, raising concerns about his ability to win the next election against a surging Conservative opposition. Sources suggest that Trudeau wants to control the timing of his departure to avoid the appearance of being ousted by his party. It remains unclear…
A powerful magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Sunday off the coast of El Salvador, shaking residences in several parts of the country. Its epicenter was in the Pacific Ocean around 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the city of La Libertad, local media reported. The depth of the quake was recorded at 49.5 kilometers (30.75 miles). The earthquake was also felt in Guatemala and Nicaragua. “Following the severe earthquake that occurred this morning, we have been preparing reports from all regions of our country,” El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele said in a post on X. “It seems that there is no loss…
The US shared “serious concerns” with Seoul after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law last month, top diplomat Antony Blinken said Monday. Blinken was addressing a news conference in Seoul alongside his South Korean counterpart Cho Tae-yul. “We communicated (serious concerns) directly to the government,” Blinken said as South Korean investigators and police had their last day to execute an arrest warrant against Yoon, who has been impeached after he shocked the nation on Dec. 3 with his martial law decree. Blinken, however, said the US has “tremendous confidence in South Korea’s democracy.” The US alliance with…
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani held talks with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Monday to discuss developments in Gaza and Syria. The Qatari Foreign Ministry said in a statement that bin Abdulrahman discussed bilateral relations and regional developments, especially the situation in Gaza and Syria, during a phone call with Lammy. Qatar, along with Egypt and the US, has been mediating a cease-fire and prisoner swap deal between Israel and Hamas to end Tel Aviv’s genocidal war on Gaza that has killed more than 45,800 people, mostly women and children, since Oct. 7,…
Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, accompanied by a high-level delegation, will pay a visit to Türkiye on Monday, a Turkish Foreign Ministry statement said. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and head of the Turkish Intelligence Organization İbrahim Kalın will hold a 3+3 format meeting with the Jordanian delegation. Jordanian Chief of Staff Major General Yousef Huneiti, and head of Intelligence Department Major General Ahmad Husni will also visit Ankara tomorrow, according to diplomatic sources. GAZA, SYRIA WILL BE DISCUSSED During the meeting, the diplomatic sources said, Fidan is expected to discuss Türkiye’s cooperation with Jordan…
At least two Palestinians were killed and several others injured in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, medics said. The Civil Defense Agency said the body of a Palestinian was recovered and several people were injured after an Israeli strike that reduced a home to rubble in the southern city of Khan Younis. Another Palestinian was killed in Israeli bombardment in the northern town of Jabalia, a medical source said. Artillery shelling also targeted northwestern Rafah in southern Gaza and the western and northern parts of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, witnesses said. No information about…
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday agreed to further boost economic, political, and cultural ties. This came during a meeting between Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Pakistan’s city of Rahim Yar Khan, where the latter arrived on his private visit. The two leaders also discussed a wide range of issues, including economic collaboration, regional stability, climate change, and the promotion of mutual interests on the global stage, said a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. Sharif underscored Pakistan’s readiness to expand cooperation in sectors such as renewable…
An Israeli soldier accused of committing war crimes during the Gaza war has fled Brazil where authorities were pressing for an investigation, local media said on Sunday. The investigation stems from a complaint filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Belgium-based organization advocating for justice for Palestinian victims, the Israeli public broadcaster KAN said. According to Israeli Channel 12, the complaint includes over 500 pages of evidence, including videos, geolocation data, and open-source intelligence, linking the soldier to destruction in Gaza. HRF called for the soldier’s immediate detention to prevent his escape or the destruction of evidence, the channel…
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has confirmed that the US will impose ‘full sanctions’ on the Petroleum Industry of Serbia (NIS), a company largely owned by Russian energy giant Gazprom Neft. In an interview with Serbia’s Radio and Television (RTS), Vucic addressed ongoing concerns about possible US sanctions, confirming that they are expected to take effect in mid-January. According to him, the sanctions are not connected to Russia’s military activities or financial matters but appear to be aimed at pressuring Serbia to align more closely with US policies. Vucic pointed to two key uncertainties regarding the sanctions: whether they will target…
Billionaire Elon Musk confirmed Saturday that Starlink applied to launch internet services in Pakistan but was “waiting for approval from the government.” It is in response to a post by a Pakistani netizen, Sanam Jamali, who said Starlink internet services could “leap” Pakistan “into the future, where every citizen has the chance to connect and grow.” “Please, let Starlink be our bridge to tomorrow,” Jamali urged the billionaire, who also owns the electric vehicle company, Tesla. Later, in a second post tagging Musk, Jamali claimed Pakistan had “approved Starlink!” “Now is the perfect time to bring your transformative internet service…