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How Muslims are inaugurating Ramadan amid vaccination campaigns and restrictions
The Muslim world is receiving Ramadan with common prayers and other events marked by social distancing measures. This is the holy month for Muslims, in…
Biden to announce the US withdrawal from Afghanistan by 11 September
By 11 September, twenty years after the Al Qaeda attack, the United States will leave Afghanistan. Joe Biden will announce tomorrow the final withdrawal of…
Turkey sent a new batch of Syrian mercenaries to Libya
The Turkish process of withdrawing Syrian mercenaries loyal to Ankara from Libya has been blocked since last March 21, and several media outlets indicate the…
From Turkey to Pakistan, women humiliated by Islamists. No chair for Von der Leyen in Ankara, incitement to rape in Islamabad
Protocol machismo, humiliation of the female guest and at the same time of the institution that leads, the European Commission, as guardian of the Treaties,…
EU urges Turkey to reverse its withdrawal from Istanbul Convention, raises concern over human rights
On Tuesday, in a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen raised serious concerns over Ankara’s withdrawal from…
Turkey’s plan to go ahead with Kanal Istanbul can cause friction with Russia
On Friday, in an unprecedented move, 126 former Turkish diplomat released a joint statement warning Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government against Kanal Istanbul project. Backing the…
EU stands by Greece and urges Turkey to take back migrants
In a move to resolve the ongoing migration issue between Turkey and Greece, the European Union officials on Monday asked Ankara to immediately take back…
After France, Libyan new presidency council to heads to Turkey
On late Thursday, Turkish presidential office issued a statement that Libya’s new presidency council including Mohammad Younes Menfi, the new head of the council, and…
Europe returns to Tripoli offering support to Libyans in achieving stability
Three European ministers visited yesterday the Libyan capital Tripoli, a joint mission of Italy, France and Germany to give a signal of unity to Libya…
HRW slams Turkish president’s disregard for human rights and democratic values
The Human Rights Watch slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for trampling over democratic norms and lowering the country’s human rights standards to suit his…