Day: September 18, 2024

US’ Blinken calls for restraint after Lebanon pager explosions

ANKARA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for restraint on Wednesday following pager explosions that killed at least 12 people and injured nearly 2,800 others in Lebanon.

Speaking at a press conference in Egypt, Blinken stressed the need to…

Lebanon pager explosions spark debate about their origins, use

ANKARA: Speculation has grown following deadly explosions of pagers used by members of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group on how the devices were modified as well as their origins.

The Lebanese government has accused Israel of being behind the incident, which…

Bayern Munich hammer Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 in Champions League opener

ANKARA: A rampant Bayern Munich thrashed Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 to make a superb start to the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

The German giants’ English star Harry Kane, 31, scored four goals at Munich’s Allianz Arena to be named the man of the …

Morning Briefing: Sept. 18, 2024

ISTANBUL: Here is a rundown of all the news you need to start your Wednesday with, including a mass pager explosion in Lebanon, Palestine’s resolution at UN General Assembly against Israeli occupation, and a crucial election in Kashmir.

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Blinken arrives in Cairo to seek Gaza cease-fire

ANKARA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Cairo early Wednesday to meet top Egyptian officials to discuss and push efforts for a possible cease-fire in Gaza.

Blinken’s visit is part of US efforts to pile pressure to reach a cease-fire a…

Israeli army says 4 soldiers killed in southern Gaza clashes

ANKARA: The Israeli army announced on Wednesday that four more soldiers were killed in clashes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

In a statement, the army said three of the slain soldiers, including a deputy company commander, were part of the Givat…