Author: Daily Sabah With Agencies
In Kenya’s most affected areas, including Nairobi’s Kibera slums, where unemployment drives depression and widespread drug abuse among the youth, an extraordinary initiative is changing lives. Through sports and unconventional rewards, hope is being restored. Since 2018, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) and the Kenya Network for Dissemination of Agricultural Technologies (KENDAT), a nonprofit organization, have partnered to organize annual football and volleyball tournaments. These events target areas like Nairobi, Mount Kenya, and the Rift Valley, regions deeply plagued by substance abuse. “We use these tournaments to provide an escape from depression and…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted the importance of diversity in Türkiye as he congratulated the Christians celebrating Christmas. “On the occasion of Christmas, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our citizens who follow the Christian faith,” Erdoğan said, according to a statement issued by Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. Erdoğan said that as in the history of “our civilization, we remain committed today to ensuring that no distinctions are made among people based on origin, race, language, religion, or sect.” “It is of great importance to us that all of our citizens are able to live freely according to their own culture,…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted the importance of diversity in Türkiye as he congratulated the Christians celebrating Christmas. “On the occasion of Christmas, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our citizens who follow the Christian faith,” Erdoğan said, according to a statement issued by Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. Erdoğan said that as in the history of “our civilization, we remain committed today to ensuring that no distinctions are made among people based on origin, race, language, religion, or sect.” “It is of great importance to us that all of our citizens are able to live freely according to their own culture,…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted the importance of diversity in Türkiye as he congratulated the Christians celebrating Christmas. “On the occasion of Christmas, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our citizens who follow the Christian faith,” Erdoğan said, according to a statement issued by Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. Erdoğan said that as in the history of “our civilization, we remain committed today to ensuring that no distinctions are made among people based on origin, race, language, religion, or sect.” “It is of great importance to us that all of our citizens are able to live freely according to their own culture,…
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a meeting with the president of the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry said. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Fidan in the capital Abu Dhabi, the ministry said on X. Fidan also met with Ali Mohammed Hammad Al Shamsi, secretary-general of the Supreme Council for National Security of the UAE. The meeting focused on efforts to establish stability in the region, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. The shared stance on maintaining Syria’s stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity was reaffirmed. The meeting also discussed the steps that could be…
Manchester United finds itself tackling an unusual off-field challenge, as Old Trafford battles a rodent infestation that has cast a shadow over the stadium’s hygiene standards. During a recent inspection by hygiene officials, evidence of rodent activity, including droppings, was uncovered in several areas of the stadium. This discovery led to Old Trafford’s food hygiene rating plummeting from a respectable four stars to a worrying two stars out of a possible five. The club has launched an aggressive response to tackle the infestation, partnering with pest control experts and local authorities to implement comprehensive measures. According to internal sources, United…
Manchester United finds itself tackling an unusual off-field challenge, as Old Trafford battles a rodent infestation that has cast a shadow over the stadium’s hygiene standards. During a recent inspection by hygiene officials, evidence of rodent activity, including droppings, was uncovered in several areas of the stadium. This discovery led to Old Trafford’s food hygiene rating plummeting from a respectable four stars to a worrying two stars out of a possible five. The club has launched an aggressive response to tackle the infestation, partnering with pest control experts and local authorities to implement comprehensive measures. According to internal sources, United…
Portuguese Primeira Liga giants Benfica are reportedly targeting Fenerbahçe’s midfielder Ismail Yüksek. Following the arrivals of Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Orkun Kökçü, the Portuguese giants seem poised to continue their interest in Turkish football. According to a report by Portuguese outlet Correio de Manha, Benfica have placed the 25-year-old midfielder firmly on their radar, allocating a budget of 10 million euros ($10.4 million) for his potential transfer. Fenerbahçe, however, are holding firm with a valuation of 12 million euros for their player. Negotiations could hinge on narrowing this financial gap, as both clubs weigh their priorities in the transfer market. Yüksek’s…
Portuguese Primeira Liga giants Benfica are reportedly targeting Fenerbahçe’s midfielder Ismail Yüksek. Following the arrivals of Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Orkun Kökçü, the Portuguese giants seem poised to continue their interest in Turkish football. According to a report by Portuguese outlet Correio de Manha, Benfica have placed the 25-year-old midfielder firmly on their radar, allocating a budget of 10 million euros ($10.4 million) for his potential transfer. Fenerbahçe, however, are holding firm with a valuation of 12 million euros for their player. Negotiations could hinge on narrowing this financial gap, as both clubs weigh their priorities in the transfer market. Yüksek’s…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday received Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt at the Presidential Complex in the capital Ankara, Erdoğan’s office said. Erdoğan and Jumblatt held a closed-door meeting, likely focused on the latest situation in Syria and Lebanon. The pair were accompanied by Türkiye’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalın and Erdoğan’s chief advisor Akif Çağatay Kılıç. The Druze leader met Syria’s de-facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa just a few days ago, becoming the most important politician from Lebanon to visit Syria since the Assad family’s 54-year rule ended two weeks ago. Ankara has pledged full support to the new administration…