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Next week, we will mark a significant milestone: 25 years since Vladimir Putin secured his first election as the President of Russia. Over this quarter-century, Putin has managed to outlast five U.S. presidents, four French presidents, three German chancellors, and eight British prime ministers. Clearly, his tenure has been marked by persistence and resilience. As we reflect on this period, it's crucial to note that three years post his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and despite the barrage of Western sanctions aimed at…

In a significant development, US and Ukrainian officials recently concluded a series of "productive and focused" discussions in Saudi Arabia aimed at de-escalating the ongoing conflict with Russia. Meanwhile, a Russian delegation is slated to engage in separate talks with US representatives. US President Donald Trump is advocating for a swift resolution to the three-year conflict, hopeful that the conversations in Riyadh can lead to meaningful advancements. However, the Kremlin has signaled that "difficult negotiations" lie…

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has firmly declared that he will not be intimidated, despite a court ruling that has placed him under arrest pending trial in a corruption investigation. "Together, we will stand united against this blow, this dark mark on our democracy... I remain resolute; I will not be subdued," Mr. İmamoğlu stated in a recent post on X. This ruling came just four days after his detention ignited the worst civil unrest Turkey has seen in over a decade. Currently, Mr. İmamoğlu is among 100 individuals being…

In a bold political move, newly appointed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a snap election, set for April 28. His rationale? A strong mandate is crucial to address the economic challenges posed by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Although the next general election was originally scheduled for October 20, Carney aims to harness the momentum from his Liberal party’s remarkable recovery in polling since January, coinciding with Trump’s aggressive rhetoric towards Canada and the resignation of former Prime…

The US Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, recently reignited controversy by labeling Ireland as his preferred "tax scam." This remark was made during an appearance on the business and technology podcast, All-In, where he passionately stated, "We're going to try and fix a whole bunch of these tax scams. Ireland is my favourite." Lutnick went on to express concerns about the significant presence of US multinational corporations in Ireland, particularly in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors. He claimed, "They have…

According to Palestinian health authorities, the toll of Israel's military actions in Gaza has tragically surpassed 50,000 lives lost. Specifically, the health ministry reports that at least 50,021 Palestinians have been killed and over 113,274 wounded since the onset of this conflict. The Israeli military confirmed the death of Salah al-Bardaweel, a prominent Hamas political leader, stating that he was killed in an operation yesterday. Reports indicate that Mr. Bardaweel lost his life in an airstrike targeted at Khan…

In a recent event reported by state media, an Israeli drone struck a vehicle in the southern Lebanese town of Aita al-Shaab. This incident marked a significant escalation just one day after the most intense flare-up of conflict since the ceasefire established in November. The Lebanese National News Agency stated, "An Israeli drone carried out an airstrike this morning, launching a guided missile targeting a car" near the border with Israel. While the exact number of casualties remains unspecified, reports confirm that the…

Pope Francis, who has spent over five weeks in the hospital, is set to be discharged soon. However, the head of his medical team, Dr. Sergio Alfieri, indicated that the 88-year-old pontiff will need an additional two months of rest at the Vatican. Dr. Alfieri shared, "The Holy Father was very happy to hear that his health has improved enough for him to leave Gemelli Hospital in Rome." Yet, he cautioned that the pope must still undergo "at least two months" of recovery. The pontiff's discharge is expected to take place in…

Heathrow Airport Returns to Full Operations Following Power Outage Heathrow Airport is now "fully operational," according to a spokesperson, just one day after a significant fire at a nearby power station brought travel chaos to Europe’s busiest air hub. “We can confirm that Heathrow is open and fully operational today,” announced the spokesperson. “Our teams are working diligently across the airport to assist passengers impacted by yesterday’s outage at an off-airport power substation.” To expedite the…

The recent street protests sweeping across Turkey may have initiated with the arrest of Istanbul's highly regarded opposition mayor, but they encapsulate a wider spectrum of discontent within the nation, as noted by various observers. “There is a palpable anger. People are taking to the streets spontaneously. Many young individuals who previously disengaged from politics are now becoming politically active for the first time,” remarked Yuksel Taskin, a lawmaker with the main opposition party, CHP. The arrest of Mayor Ekrem…