Author: Anadolu Agency
A pilot and a student were killed on Sunday morning when a two-seater plane crashed in the Philippines’ Pangasinan province, north of the capital Manila, local media reported. The training aircraft crashed into an open field in the town of Lingayen, killing the two at the scene, multiple local media outlets cited civil aviation authorities as saying. It was the second aircraft crash in Philippine this month. On March 5, two Philippine air force pilots were killed when their aircraft crashed during an anti-insurgency mission in the Bukidnon province. In February, a US military-contracted plane crashed in a rice field…
Saudi Arabia on Sunday welcomed the announcement of the new Syrian government and expressed its desire for cooperation with the newly formed cabinet. In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said the kingdom welcomes the formation of the Syrian government and “hopes it will achieve the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people.” The ministry further stressed Saudi Arabia’s “eagerness to cooperate and work with the new Syrian government,” underscoring the “importance of the fraternal and historical relations between the two countries, which will enhance ties in various fields.” It also expressed its “best wishes for the new Syrian government’s success…
A large storm system moving through the central United States is expected to bring widespread severe weather this weekend, with millions bracing for damaging winds, hail, and the possibility of tornadoes, media outlets said Saturday. As of Saturday evening, severe thunderstorms began forming across the southern Plains states, particularly near Oklahoma City and Dallas, Texas, according to the ABC News. The main hazards include large hail and strong wind gusts, with an isolated tornado also possible. “A tornado watch was in effect for much of Oklahoma until 1 am local time Sunday (0600GMT),” ABC News reported. Meanwhile, in the southeastern…
Greece and Israel on Sunday discussed further deepening of the bilateral military ties amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza. In a meeting between visiting Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis with his Israeli counterpart in Jerusalem, they “reaffirmed the strategic relationship between Greece and Israel and discussed the further deepening of bilateral cooperation, particularly in the field of defense,” read a statement by the Greek Prime Minister’s Office. “We also want to focus on our economic cooperation, but also on our defense cooperation, which is particularly important for us in Greece,” Mitsotakis emphasized. While the premiers exchanged views on regional developments,…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Sunday held phone calls with world leaders to discuss regional and global issues, as well as to extend Eid greetings. During a phone call with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Erdoğan said that Ankara will continue to work with Algiers to halt the ongoing Israeli attacks in Palestine and ensure a ceasefire is established, according to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. Türkiye will continue to make efforts to enhance the relations between the two nations through steps to be taken and visits to be made, he added. In a separate phone call with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, the national…
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is “very angry” at Russian President Vladimir Putin over comments he made criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s credibility. Putin on Friday called for a “transitional administration” to be installed in Ukraine, vowing, according to Agence France Press, that the Russian military would “finish off” Ukrainian forces. Trump said the comments made him “very angry” and “****ed off” as he seeks to broker a truce that would halt the bloodshed in Ukraine. He further threatened to impose sanctions on Russia’s oil sector if he believes the Kremlin is not contributing to efforts to…
Israel’s security cabinet approved a new settlement road near occupied East Jerusalem late Saturday, paving the way for further Israeli construction in the contentious “E1” area. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and two settlement chiefs welcomed the decision on Sunday, Yedioth Ahronoth daily reported. The project includes an underground road in the occupied West Bank, allowing Israel to move forward with plans to expand settlements in E1, an area beyond the Green Line. While the road would link Palestinian towns, it would also separate them from the rest of the West Bank and restrict Palestinian movement on…
Palestinians across the occupied West Bank performed Eid al-Fitr prayers on Sunday amid ongoing Israeli military aggression, particularly attacks on refugee camps in the northern region. Worshippers gathered in mosques and public squares across cities and towns in the occupied West Bank, which continues to face intensified illegal settlement expansion and displacement efforts. In Jenin refugee camp, northern West Bank, Israeli forces fired tear gas at dozens of families attempting to visit the camp’s cemetery, eyewitnesses told Anadolu. Several civilians suffered from tear gas inhalation and required medical assistance. Since Jan. 21, Israeli forces have been conducting an extensive military…
The trade chiefs of China, Japan, and South Korea met on Sunday to discuss boosting trade cooperation as US President Donald Trump’s tariff war has sent shockwaves worldwide. Held in the South Korean capital Seoul, it was their first trilateral ministerial meeting in nearly six years, according to Yonhap News. The 13th Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers’ Meeting was attended by South Korean Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, and Japanese Trade Minister Yoji Muto. It marked the first time since 2019 that the relevant ministers of the three nations held a trilateral meeting. In a joint…
Hamas on Sunday issued a message on Eid al-Fitr holiday, saying that this year’s festival comes while Palestinians in Gaza, the occupied West Bank, and Jerusalem endure “brutal Zionist aggression amid siege, starvation, killing, and destruction.” “On this blessed Eid, we remember the steadfastness of our great people and their valiant resistance,” Hamas said in a statement. “Eid al-Fitr arrives this year as our people in Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem face savage Zionist aggression, suffering from siege, starvation, killing, and destruction, all under disgraceful international silence and unconditional American support for the occupation,” it added. Hamas urged the…