Baklava production in Gaziantep doubles during Ramadan to meet sweet demand
Gaziantep’s baklava factories double production during Ramadan to meet demand for the Antep pistachio-filled sweet treat. Read more at Read More
Gaza families struggle for food as Israel’s blockade continues
Palestinians in Gaza face severe food shortages due to Israel’s blockade, forcing many to rely on charities for meals. Aid groups warn that famine risks are rising despite previous ceasefire…
Rwanda cuts diplomatic ties with Belgium over DRC conflict
Belgium, which has voiced concern about Rwanda’s support for rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has said it will respond in kind. Read more at Read More
Jerusalem holds annual Purim parade with yellow ribbon symbolising hostages
The Purim parade in Jerusalem on Sunday featured the Israeli police band and a yellow ribbon, symbolising hostages held in Gaza amid ongoing conflict. Read more at Read More
Telegram’s CEO Durov returns to Dubai amid French probe into alleged criminal activity
Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of the messaging app Telegram, has been temporarily allowed to leave France despite being under investigation. Read more at Read More
Chagossians seek legal action against UK over sovereignty deal
Britain intends to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while retaining a key UK-US military base on the island of Diego Garcia. Read more at Read More
US steps up attacks on Yemen, vowing escalation against Houthi rebels
Trump on Saturday vowed to use “overwhelming lethal force” until the Houthis cease their attacks and warned that Tehran would be held “fully accountable” for its ally’s actions. Read more…
Lithuania says Russian military intelligence behind Ikea arson attack in Vilnius
The suspect, who was underage at the time of the arson in Vilnius, was arrested while planning another attack in Riga, in neighbouring Latvia. Read more at Read More
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Rule of law deteriorates across the EU, report finds
A deterioration in the EU’s rule of law is has been observed for years, according to a recently released report. Democracy indexes related to the justice system, anti-corruption and media…