Day: October 2, 2024

China opposes Israeli incursion into Lebanon

ANKARA: China on Wednesday said it opposes violations of Lebanon’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, as well as moves that fuel ‘antagonism’ and escalate tensions.

Beijing is ‘deeply’ concerned about the turmoil in the Middle East, a …

OPINION – Austria’s far-right surge and declining democracy

ISTANBUL: It is a historic moment for the far-right in Austria, a country that, according to a global survey on democracy, has recently declined from a liberal democracy to an electoral democracy.

For the first time in postwar Austrian history, the r…

Japan, Philippines raise volcanic alerts amid increased activity

ISTANBUL: Authorities in Japan and the Philippines issued separate warnings Wednesday over heightened volcanic activity in both countries and potential eruption risks.

Japanese authorities raised the volcanic alert level for Mount Iwate from one to t…