Author: Daily Sabah With Agencies
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Thursday warned against the recent military armament efforts of its neighbor in the south after the Greek Cypriot administration took delivery of an Israeli air defense system. “We have persistently expressed for a long time that the support from the U.S. administration to the Greek Cypriot administration under the guise of strategic partnership and its military cooperation with Israel and France pose the risk of upending the delicate balances in the region,” the TRNC’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Cyprus was split in Türkiye’s military intervention as a guarantor power after…
On Thursday, the rich tradition of Turkish coffee was celebrated worldwide in various events, highlighting its cultural significance while also promoting Türkiye’s heritage. From the United States to the Asia-Pacific region, the day was marked with numerous activities showcasing the deep cultural roots of this iconic beverage. Turkish coffee, recognized for its unique preparation and rich taste, was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2013, and since then, Dec. 5 has been officially recognized as “World Turkish Coffee Day.” In Washington, D.C., the Turkish Embassy hosted a grand celebration at the residence of Ambassador Sedat Önal, with…
Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami will kick off FIFA’s new 32-team Club World Cup when the Major League Soccer (MLS) side take on Egypt’s Al Ahly in the June 15 opener, the draw for the tournament revealed on Thursday. Brazilian team Palmeiras and Portugal’s Porto complete Group A alongside Argentina World Cup winner Messi, whose Miami team were handed a spot by FIFA after finishing top of the regular season standings in MLS. Messi’s former Barcelona teammate, Brazilian Neymar, will have a reunion with La Liga rivals and European champions Real Madrid in Group H. Twelve European clubs will…
Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami will kick off FIFA’s new 32-team Club World Cup when the Major League Soccer (MLS) side take on Egypt’s Al Ahly in the June 15 opener, the draw for the tournament revealed on Thursday. Brazilian team Palmeiras and Portugal’s Porto complete Group A alongside Argentina World Cup winner Messi, whose Miami team were handed a spot by FIFA after finishing top of the regular season standings in MLS. Messi’s former Barcelona teammate, Brazilian Neymar, will have a reunion with La Liga rivals and European champions Real Madrid in Group H. Twelve European clubs will…
Türkiye on Thursday reaffirmed its support for the protection of Syria’s territorial integrity and expressed its commitment toward stability in the country. The statement following the meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) comes amid intensifying clashes and anti-regime forces’ lightning advance across northern Syria that last week saw them capture the commercial hub of Aleppo. They took the key city of Hama on Thursday, bringing them another major victory and dealing a new blow to the Assad regime and his Russian and Iranian allies. Chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the NSC said the latest developments in Syria “once…
Türkiye expects that many of the 3 million Syrian refugees it’s currently housing will quicken their return if anti-regime groups hold the city of Aleppo, which they wrested from Damascus last week. But Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya cautioned the time may not yet be ripe for large-scale population movements to Aleppo. “We know those from Aleppo love Aleppo very much. We meet them and they are extremely enthusiastic,” Yerlikaya said Wednesday. “But to those who say they wish to go back now we say, ‘Wait, it’s not safe for the moment,’” said Yerlikaya. “Everyone hopes to return to their homeland…
Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe will come to loggerheads on Saturday in a Süper Lig clash that promises to ignite the passion of fans and decide the next chapter in both teams’ seasons. After a rough patch with five consecutive matches without a win, Beşiktaş is looking to bounce back with a victory over their bitter rivals. With recent struggles, the team hopes to lift the spirits of their supporters with a long-awaited derby win. However, the Black Eagles will be without Paulista, Uduokhai and Necip, as they continue their recovery from injuries. With Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s departure, Serdar Topraktepe will lead…
Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe will come to loggerheads on Saturday in a Süper Lig clash that promises to ignite the passion of fans and decide the next chapter in both teams’ seasons. After a rough patch with five consecutive matches without a win, Beşiktaş is looking to bounce back with a victory over their bitter rivals. With recent struggles, the team hopes to lift the spirits of their supporters with a long-awaited derby win. However, the Black Eagles will be without Paulista, Uduokhai and Necip, as they continue their recovery from injuries. With Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s departure, Serdar Topraktepe will lead…
Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe will come to loggerheads on Saturday in a Süper Lig clash that promises to ignite the passion of fans and decide the next chapter in both teams’ seasons. After a rough patch with five consecutive matches without a win, Beşiktaş is looking to bounce back with a victory over their bitter rivals. With recent struggles, the team hopes to lift the spirits of their supporters with a long-awaited derby win. However, the Black Eagles will be without Paulista, Uduokhai and Necip, as they continue their recovery from injuries. With Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s departure, Serdar Topraktepe will lead…
Hama stands in the way of anti-regime forces as they push to retake more cities from the Assad regime. Forces that captured Aleppo since last week’s launch of a lightning offensive encircled the key central city from three sides, a war monitor said, amid a counteroffensive by the Assad forces. Hama is strategically located in central Syria, and for the army, it is crucial to safeguard the capital and seat of power, Damascus. The anti-regime forces “have surrounded Hama city from three sides and are now present at a distance of 3 to 4 kilometers (1.9 to 2.5 miles) from…