Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 09:43:49 GMT
Croatia OKs switch to Euro in bid to increase tourism
ZAGREB, Croatia: Croatian lawmakers have voted to allow the introduction of the euro currency in 2023. Lawmakers voted 117-13 to replace the Croatian kuna with the euro on Jan. 1, 2023. Croatia became part of the European Union in 2013, but continues to have among the weakest economies in the bloc. Right-wing parties in the Croatian parliament opposed the introduction of the euro. Meanwhile, it was...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 00:37:01 GMT
Biden Supports Sweden's, Finland's Bids to Join NATO
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday enthusiastically welcomed Sweden's and Finland's bids to join the NATO security alliance - moves that would enlarge the bloc to include two of Europe's most modern militaries and place it along Russia's northwestern border.Speaking from the Rose Garden while flanked by Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of Sweden and President Sauli Niinistö of Finland, Biden said he wou...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 20:40:40 GMT
Ukraine recap: why Turkey wants to block Sweden and Finland joining Nato
Over the last week, further details emerged of Finland and Sweden's intention to join Nato, until on Tuesday the nations formally submitted the paperwork. Nato's secretary general Jens Stoltenberg called it "a historic moment" and it certainly marks a momentous shift away from neutrality for those two countries.One implication of the Ukraine war is that long-time neutral European nations, who have avoided joinin...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 19:20:02 GMT
Poland ready to build permanent NATO bases
The installations would house ?light infantry units? of the bloc, PM Mateusz Morawiecki has saidWarsaw is ready to build permanent military installations to house "light infantry units" of the US-led NATO bloc, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Thursday. The PM urged further NATO military buildup in Eastern Europe amid the ongoing Russian offensive in Ukraine."Permanent all...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 18:14:16 GMT
US lawmaker threatens Turkey over NATO stance media
Deal to purchase F-16 fighter jets could be conditional on Ankara accepting NATO enlargement, Senator Menendez reportedly saidTurkey's request to buy 40 Lockheed Martin-made F-16 fighters and modernization kits for almost 80 warplanes it already owns could reportedly be blocked by the US unless Ankara welcomes Finland and Sweden into NATO. Such a scenario was suggested by Senator Robert Menendez...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 18:07:14 GMT
Biden Supports Sweden, Finland's Bids to Join NATO
President Joe Biden on Thursday enthusiastically welcomed Sweden and Finland's bids to join the NATO security alliance - a move that would bring two of Europe's most modern militaries right to Russia's northwest border.Speaking from the Rose Garden, flanked by Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of Sweden and President Sauli Niinistö of Finland, Biden said he would send their membership applications to the U...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 18:06:51 GMT
The Politics of Iran's 'Forbidden Names'
On February 14, the Marand High Court in Iran's northern province of East Azerbaijan ruled that a newborn boy could not be named 'Türkay' - a word meaning 'Turkish moon' in Azeri Turkish.His parents, disturbed but not surprised by the decision, decided to fight back. Following more than two months of legal battles, the East Azerbaijan Appellate Court in late April decided that the name was not actually on t...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 17:27:07 GMT
Dominating Nikhat Zareen strikes gold in Women's World Boxing C'ships; India end campaign with 3 medals
Istanbul [Turkey], May 19 (ANI): Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen made her way into record books by clinching a gold medal at the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships with a dominating 5-0 victory.
Living up to the expectations, Nikhat thrashed Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas on Thursday without breaking a sweat in the 52kg final with judges scoring the bout 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 in the Indian's fav...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 12:19:38 GMT
Turkey outlines position on Russian gas
Ankara cannot abandon the energy supplies, President Erdogan saysTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that Ankara would be unable to refuse natural gas deliveries from its major supplier Russia."We get 50% of natural gas from Russia. This is a strategic issue for us, strategic relationship. We cannot break it," he stressed while addressing a group of Turkish youth, acco...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 07:36:42 GMT
Biden Hosting Leaders of Finland, Sweden After NATO Applications
Pentagon - U.S. President Joe Biden hosts Finland's President Sauli Niinistö and Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson for talks Thursday at the White House about their applications to join NATO, support for Ukraine and European security.Biden on Wednesday praised what he called Sweden and Finland's "important decision" after they formally applied for membership in the NATO military alliance in respon...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 06:13:49 GMT
NATO member blocks Sweden and Finland's accession talks media
Turkey has opposed the Nordic states? membership of the US-led bloc, accusing them of supporting terrorist groupsTurkey has blocked NATO accession talks with Finland and Sweden, several media outlets reported on Wednesday. It came as representatives of the military bloc's member states gathered seeking to open the negotiations just hours after both nations officially submitted their applications...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 06:13:33 GMT
Another NATO leader voices opposition to Sweden and Finland
Following Turkey's move, Croatia's head-of-state also seeks a better deal with the blocCroatian President Zoran Milanovic plans to instruct Ambassador Mario Nobilo, the country's permanent representative to NATO, to block the accession of Finland and Sweden to the US-led organization, he said on Wednesday.Refusing consent would turn the international community's attention...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 06:06:41 GMT
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 19
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine.The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 12:50 a.m.: RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty shares an ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 23:55:07 GMT
Wings, Mercury looking for identities in clash
The Phoenix Mercury and Dallas Wings are trying to figure things out during the early stages of the WNBA season.
Both teams are dealing with adjustments and are 2-2. Both teams are coming off losses as they meet Thursday night in Phoenix.
The Mercury are playing without Kia Nurse (knee) and Brittney Griner (detained in Russia) in addition to adjusting to a roster featuring a half-dozen new faces.
"We're still a work in...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 21:17:26 GMT
Another NATO state wants to block Sweden and Finland from joining
Following Turkey's move, Croatia's president also seeks a better deal with the bloc if Zagreb votes to invite the Nordic statesCroatian President Zoran Milanovic plans to instruct Ambassador Mario Nobilo, the country's permanent representative to NATO, to block the accession of Finland and Sweden to the decades-old military alliance, he said Wednesday.Refusing consent wou...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 18:37:22 GMT
IBA Women's World Boxing C'ships: Will try to bring gold medal, says Nikhat Zareen after semi-final win
Istanbul [Turkey], May 18 (ANI): Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen, who won in the semi-final of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships on Wednesday, expressed happiness by saying her match against Brazil's Caroline De Almeida was great and she is looking forward for the final clash.
Exhibiting a skilful display, Nizamabad (Telangana)-born boxer, Nikhat pulled off a comprehensive 5-0 win against Brazil's Caroline De Almeida ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 18:14:07 GMT
Can Africa replace Russia as the EU's main source of gas
If such a move were easy, it would have been attempted a long time ago.In 2021, Russia supplied about 45% of the European Union's natural gas, pumping around 155 billion cubic meters (bcm) of it through several pipelines. The EU is now apparently considering plans to phase out Russian gas, and reports have appeared in recent weeks that a number of African countries - such as Nigeria, Senegal and...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 18:05:07 GMT
Lynx challenge high-flying Aces with Kayla McBride back
The Las Vegas Aces welcome the Minnesota Lynx to town on Thursday for a Commissioner's Cup game, with the visitors coming off one of the early season's most dramatic wins.
The Lynx (1-4) scored their first victory on Tuesday, 87-84, when Kayla McBride powered a fourth-quarter rally.
McBride's24-point performance -- including the game-winning 3-point play with 2.1 seconds remaining -- came just one day after her return t...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 15:18:21 GMT
Women's World Boxing C'ships: Nikhat Zareen storms into final; Manisha, Parveen exit with bronze medals
Istanbul [Turkey], May 18 (ANI): Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen punched her way into the final with a sensational win while Manisha and debutant Parveen ended their campaigns with bronze medals after defeats in the semi-finals at the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul on Wednesday.
Exhibiting a skilful display, Nizamabad (Telangana)-born boxer, Nikhat pulled off a comprehensive 5-0 win agai...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 14:37:14 GMT
Turkey Blocked Start of NATO Talks on Sweden, Finland Accession - Reports
Moscow [Russia], May 18 (ANI/Sputnik): Turkey has blocked the start of consideration of the application for accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, the Financial Times reported citing an informed source.
NATO ambassadors met on Wednesday to begin admission talks on the same day Finland and Sweden filed their bids, but Ankara's obstruction halted any vote, the newspaper said.
It noted that this called into question the ab...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 14:13:38 GMT
NATO member blocks accession talks for Sweden and Finland media
Turkey has been opposing the Nordic states? accession into the bloc, accusing the countries of supporting ?terrorist? groupsTurkey has blocked NATO accession talks with Finland and Sweden on Wednesday, several media outlets have reported. Representatives of the military bloc's member states have gathered seeking to open the negotiations just hours after both nations officially submitted their ap...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 13:18:37 GMT
Archery WC Gwangju: Indian men's compound team shocks South Korea to enter final; women claim bronze
Gwangju [South Korea], May 18 (ANI): The Indian men's compound team stunned the team from South Korea to reach the final at the Archery World Cup 2022 stage 2 in Gwangju on Wednesday.
The South Korean team looked on track for the top spot during early matchplay but their hopes were denied by the Indian trio of Abhishek Verma, Aman Saini and Rajat Chauhan in a tight semifinal decided by a tiebreak.
They had already let Ind...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:16:26 GMT
Greece seeks top-notch weapons from US
Athens is expressing the desire to join the F-35 program and is lobbying against Turkey's attempts to upgrade its own air fleetGreece has confirmed its desire to purchase a squadron of F-35 stealth fighter jets from the US, while lobbying against its regional rival Turkey's attempts to upgrade its air force.Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the White...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 11:36:43 GMT
Russia: 959 Ukrainian Troops Surrender in Mariupol
Russia's defense ministry said Wednesday 959 Ukrainian troops have surrendered this week at the last stronghold in the besieged port city of Mariupol.A ministry spokesman told reporters that number included 694 who had surrendered during the past 24 hours.Ukrainian officials have not confirmed the figures. Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Anna Malyar said Monday more than 260 fighters had left the ruins ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 10:35:16 GMT
Will Turkey Upend NATO Expansion US Officials Seek Clarity
WASHINGTON - With Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan taking an increasingly tough line against the NATO membership bids of Finland and Sweden despite far less strident statements from some of his top aides, U.S. officials are trying to determine how serious the often mercurial leader is and what it might take to get him to back down.Amid the contradictory signals from Ankara over the expected applications, U...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 10:06:52 GMT
Finland and Sweden Formally Submit Application to Join NATO
Finland and Sweden have officially applied for membership in the NATO military alliance, spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg made the announcement Wednesday at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels, flanked by the ambassadors from both countries after receiving their formal application letters."This is a good day at a critical moment for our security," Stolten...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 08:16:21 GMT
Turkey's list of demands to NATO revealed
Ankara's threat to block Finland and Sweden's bids reportedly has nothing to do with RussiaTurkey's list of demands for NATO and its prospective members Finland and Sweden includes the removal of sanctions imposed on Ankara over its purchase of S-400 missile defense systems from Russia, as well as re-inclusion in the F-35 advanced aircraft program, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing "three se...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 07:07:12 GMT
Russia on Verge of Controlling Mariupol
The fall of the Ukrainian port of Mariupol to Russia appeared imminent Tuesday as Ukraine moved to abandon the city's sprawling steel plant, and hundreds of Kyiv fighters who had been holed up there turned themselves over to Russian forces in a deal reached by the warring parties.The capture of Mariupol, a prewar city of 430,000 people along the north coast of the Sea of Azov, would be Moscow's biggest success i...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 06:06:42 GMT
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 18
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine.The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 2:00 a.m.: In its latest battleground intelligence report Wednesday, the British defense ministry said "staunch Ukrainian resistance delayed Russia's ability to g...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 01:40:12 GMT
DeWanna Bonner returns and leads Sun past Liberty
The Connecticut Sun had all-star forward DeWanna Bonner in the lineup for the first time this season and she scored 16 points in a 92-65 road victory against the New York Liberty on Tuesday night.
Bonner, who had been playing in the Turkish League playoffs, became one of the centerpieces of the Sun's offense by shooting 5-for-11 from the field.
Connecticut reserves Natisha Hiedeman and Brionna Jones had 15 and 14 points...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 21:05:24 GMT
Trump's Republican Political Clout Faces Another Test on Tuesday
Washington - The political sway of former U.S. President Donald Trump over Republican Party politics 16 months after he left office is being tested again Tuesday as his preferred candidates face off with Republican opponents in party primaries in key states.Five states are holding Republican and Democratic primaries, but political analysts will be paying particularly close attention to Trump's fortunes in two st...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 18:35:15 GMT
Turkish Foreign Minister Faces Tough Questions in Washington
Istanbul - Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu is due to meet Wednesday in Washington with Secretary of State Antony Blinken - the latest step in the process of repairing ties between the two NATO allies. The Turkish diplomat will have tough questions to answer when it comes to Turkey's efforts to veto bids by Finland and Sweden to join the Atlantic alliance.Once a close ally of Washington, Ankara has seen...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 18:13:39 GMT
Ukraine controlled by US and UK Russia
The stalling of the peace talks is a result of the wish of London and Washington to drag out the Ukraine conflict, Lavrov claimedLondon and Washington have been exercising their control over the Ukrainian negotiators with the aim of dragging out the conflict, and this policy has led to the suspension of peace talks between Moscow and Kiev, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed on Tuesda...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 16:05:39 GMT
Russia, Ukraine say their peace talks on hold
© Provided by Xinhua MOSCOW/KIEV, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Russian and Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday that negotiations on a solution to the current crisis have been suspended as the process is mired in stalemate."The talks are not going on. Ukraine ha...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 10:13:47 GMT
Kremlin explains relaxed stance on possible NATO expansion
Unlike Ukraine, Finland and Sweden have no territorial disputes with Russia, the Kremlin press secretary saysKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has explained why the NATO aspirations of Ukraine were more concerning for Russia than those of Finland and Sweden, which officially announced on Sunday that they were looking to join the US-led military bloc."We have no territorial disputes with eit...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 10:13:33 GMT
NATO issues response to Turkish terrorism concerns
Ankara said it would block Sweden and Finland from joining the bloc over their asylum recordNATO needs to deal with Ankara's objections against the potential accession of Sweden and Finland to the alliance, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.The two Nordic nations have decided to seek NATO membership, but their bids have been undercut by Turkey. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said la...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 09:16:11 GMT
Turkey's terrorism concerns need to be addressed NATO chief
Ankara said it would block Sweden and Finland from joining the bloc over their asylum recordNATO needs to deal with Ankara's objections against the potential accession of Sweden and Finland to the alliance, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.The two Nordic nations have decided to seek NATO membership, but their bids have been undercut by Turkey. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said la...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 06:06:55 GMT
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 17
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine.The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT:1:50 a.m.: Retired Russian Col. Mikhail Khodaryonok said on state television Monday thatthe Ukrainian armed forces 'is able to arm a million people,' and that Ukra...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 22:35:17 GMT
Biden Praises Greece for Leadership After Russia Invasion
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Monday thanked Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for his country's 'moral leadership' in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the two held talks at the White House about the ongoing conflict.The visit by Mitsotakis comes as he was in Washington to mark a COVID-delayed commemoration of the bicentennial of the start of the Greek War of Independence, a more tha...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 20:16:06 GMT
Turkey opposes Finland and Sweden's NATO bids Erdogan
Delegations from these countries should not bother asking Ankara to approve their applications, president saysTurkey will not say "yes" to Finland and Sweden's NATO membership bids, the country's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, adding that any attempts to persuade Ankara to change its position would be fruitless.Both governments officially announced their intention to join ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 19:36:23 GMT
Ukraine Says Its Troops Make Gains in Kharkiv Region
Ukraine said Monday its forces had pushed back Russian troops in the Kharkiv region in a counter-offensive that allowed the Ukrainians to reach the Russian border.The Ukrainian defense ministry posted a video showing what it said were its troops at the border, with one soldier telling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, "We are here."A senior U.S. Defense official said the Ukrainian troops were withi...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 19:13:42 GMT
Sweden and Finland refuse to extradite terrorists Turkish media
Ankara won?t support the Nordic nations? NATO membership bids until they resolve their alleged support for terrorismSweden and Finland have rejected Turkey's request for the extradition of people linked to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and Gulen movement (FETO), Turkey's Anadolu news agency reported on Monday. These groups are considered terrorist organizations by Ankara, and Turkey has thr...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 19:13:15 GMT
Turkey opposes Finland and Sweden in NATO Erdogan
Delegations from these countries should not bother asking Turkey to approve their applications, president saysTurkey will not say "Yes" to Finland and Sweden's NATO membership bids, the country's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said on Monday, adding that any attempts to persuade Ankara to change its position would be fruitless."These countries do not have a clear unequivocal stance agai...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 18:36:25 GMT
Harris, Blinken Pay US Condolences in Abu Dhabi, Seek to Boost Ties
U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Abu Dhabi, joining a high-ranking U.S. delegation led by Vice President Kamala Harris, to pay his condolence to the family of the late President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who died last Friday.Harris and Blinken are expected to meet with late president's brother, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan, who is the country's new presiden...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 18:35:53 GMT
Exiled Uyghurs Fear China's Reach
Washington - Amannisa Abdulla is raising her two children, ages 9 and 4, without her husband. The 34-year-old Uyghur woman said her husband, Ahmed Talib, who is also Uyghur, was deported to China four years ago from the United Arab Emirates where he was working at the time."Interpol in the UAE called me and said they deported my husband on February 27, 2018," Abdulla told VOA. She said her husband had not commit...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 18:03:17 GMT
Will continue to win for India, says Nikhat Zareen after win in IBA Women's World Boxing C'ships
Istanbul [Turkey], May 16 (ANI): Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen, who won medals at the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships on Monday, expressed happiness by saying her match against England was great and she is looking forward for the semi-finals clash.
Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen continued her brilliant forms to secure a medal at the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships after regi...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 17:40:13 GMT
Reinforcements on way for Sun vs. Liberty
There hasn't been much for the New York Liberty to build on since the first game of the season.
Perhaps seeing the Connecticut Sun again will be a good tonic for the Liberty when the teams meet for the second time this season Tuesday night in New York.
New York (1-3) has dropped the first two games of a three-game homestand. New York's lone victory came with an 81-79 decision in the May 7 opener against Connecticut.
"W...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 14:18:28 GMT
Nikhat, Manisha enter semis, confirm medals at 12th IBA Women's World Boxing C'ships
New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen and Manisha continued their brilliant forms to secure themselves medals at the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships after registering contrasting wins in their respective quarter-finals in Istanbul on Monday.
Confirming their first World Championships medals with a place in the semi-finals, Nikhat clinched a dominating 5-0 win against Engla...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 12:36:50 GMT
Greek Leader Set for Talks With Biden Over Turkey, Energy
Athens - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis flies to Washington for talks with President Joe Biden on Monday, their first since the U.S. leader entered office. Mitsotakis is expected to discuss Turkey and efforts to ease brewing tensions between the two countries and NATO allies. But as the conflict in Ukraine rages, talks will also focus on efforts to turn Greece into an EU energy gateway, easing reliance on Rus...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 12:13:17 GMT
Europe looks to Israel for natural gas media
The continent is searching for an alternative to Russian energy supplies, Turkish newspaper reportsDeliveries of Israeli natural gas via Turkey to Europe are being considered as an alternative to Russian energy supply, Turkish newspaper Yeni ?afak reported on Monday."Israeli gas is considered as an option, its route is planned via Turkey, through the Eastern Mediterranean," the paper repo...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 11:36:44 GMT
Ukraine Says Troops Make Gains in Kharkiv
Ukraine said Monday its forces had pushed back Russian troops in the Kharkiv region in a counter-offensive that allowed the Ukrainians to reach the Russian border.The Ukrainian defense ministry posted a video showing what it said were its troops at the border, with one soldier telling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, "We are here."There was no immediate confirmation of the development.After...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 06:06:46 GMT
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 16
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine.The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 12:45 a.m.: CNN reports that, in areas of Ukraine that Russia has occupied, e...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 02:27:11 GMT
Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat, Parveen, Anamika and Jaismine enter quarters
Istanbul (Turkey), May 16 (ANI): India's Nikhat Zareen (52kg), Parveen (63kg), Anamika (50kg) and Jaismine (60kg) eased past their respective rivals to storm into the quarter-finals at the 12th edition of the Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul on Sunday.Appearing in the ring as the first Indian, Nikhat made light work of her Mongolian rival Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg by a unanimous 5-0 verdict to sail into the qu...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 18:55:36 GMT
Sweden, Finland proposed talks with Turkey over joining NATO: FM
Ankara [Turkey], May 15 (ANI/Xinhua): Sweden and Finland proposed to work with Turkey on the "security guarantees" that Ankara has demanded over their plans to join NATO, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Sunday.
Turkey has been supporting the open-door policy of NATO, but Finland and Sweden's membership bid raises security concerns for Ankara, Cavusoglu told Turkish reporters in Berlin after a NATO meetin...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 18:06:19 GMT
World Leaders Pay Respects in UAE after Death of Pro-West President
DUBAI - World leaders descended on the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to offer condolences to new leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan on the death of his half-brother President Khalifa bin Zayed in a show of support to a key regional player.Sheik Mohammed, now ruler of wealthy Abu Dhabi emirate, steered the Western-allied Gulf state, an OPEC oil producer and regional business hub, for years before being n...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 17:37:12 GMT
Nikhat Zareen storms into quarters-finals of 12th IBA Women's World Boxing Championships
Istanbul [Turkey], May 15 (ANI): India's Nikhat Zareen (52kg) stormed into the quarter-finals but it was curtains for Shiksha (54kg) as she lost a close bout at the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul on Sunday.
2019 Asian Championships bronze medallist Nikhat Zareen (52kg) made light work of her Mongolian rival Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg to sail into the quarter-finals of the 52kg category...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 16:55:24 GMT
Finland's President says confused with Turkey opposing Helsinki's NATO membership
Helsinki [Finland], May 15 (ANI/Sputnik): Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Sunday that he was confused with Ankara's reaction to Helsinki's intention to apply for NATO membership since Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan assured him of supporting Finland's accession to NATO in a telephone conversation about a month ago.
On Saturday, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that the majority of Turks oppos...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 16:18:25 GMT
Uyghurs, Tibetans protest outside UN compound in Geneva
Geneva [Switzerland], May 15 (ANI): Ahead of Michelle Bachelet's visit, the UN's high commissioner for human rights in China's Xinjiang, about 20 Uyghurs, Tibetans and international human rights groups protested outside the United Nations compound in Geneva.
They called on the UN human rights chief on Friday to release the report on abuses in Xinjiang and to consult internment camps survivors and other Chinese who are liv...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 16:05:26 GMT
Turkey's farmers yearn for support as costs soar
© Provided by Xinhua by Burak AkinciESKISEHIR, Turkey, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Veli Gelen has been farming the fertile cropland of the northwestern Turkish province of Eskisehir for decades. But now, with rampant inflation and skyrocketing costs, his livel...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 14:55:06 GMT
Unbeaten T1 advance to Rumble Stage at MSI 2022
T1 won all three matches on Sunday to finish play in Group A without a loss and advance to the Rumble Stage of the 2022 Mid-Season Invitational in Busan, South Korea.
T1 posted victories over DetonatioN FocusMe, Team Aze and Saigon Buffalo to run their record to 6-0.
Saigon Buffalo (4-2) defeated both DetonatioN FocusMe (1-5) and Team Aze (1-5) prior to falling to T1. They also advanced to the second stage of the $250,0...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 14:06:39 GMT
Finland Formally Announces NATO Membership Bid
Finland formally announced Sunday that it intends to apply for membership into the Western NATO military alliance, ignoring Russian President Vladimir Putin's warning that the move would "negatively affect" peaceful relations between the neighboring countries.President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin announced the NATO membership bid at the presidential palace in Helsinki."This is a historic...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 10:06:45 GMT
NATO Talks for Finland, Sweden on 'Good Track'
BERLIN - Talks to overcome Turkey's misgivings about the expected NATO membership bids of Finland and Sweden were on a 'good track,' Croatia said Sunday, as several members of the alliance eye swift accession for the Nordic states.'I think the discussion is on the good track and today I hope we will have a final fruitful discussion and a good outcome to show solidarity and to speak with one voice,' said Croatian...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 09:18:25 GMT
Finland, Sweden to fast-track to NATO if decide to join: German Foreign Minister
Berlin [Germany], May 15 (ANI/Sputnik): NATO will fast-track membership applications of Sweden and Finland if they want to join the alliance, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Sunday.
"If their parliaments, if their societies are going to decide to join NATO, this will make us even stronger defense-wise, but also with our values as democratic partners. Therefore, Germany has prepared everything to do a qui...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 08:18:20 GMT
Romania supports accession of Sweden, Finland to NATO: Foreign Minister
Bucharest [Romania], May 15 (ANI/Sputnik): Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu affirmed that Romania stands ready to support the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO and expects that the Nordic states will make a considerable contribution to bolstering NATO's Eastern flank, Romanian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
"The head of Romanian diplomacy appreciated the high level of public support at this time for joinin...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 06:07:01 GMT
Ukraine: Russians Withdraw From Around Kharkiv, Batter East
KYIV, UKRAINE - Russian troops were withdrawing from around Ukraine's second-largest city after bombarding it for weeks, the Ukrainian military said Saturday, as Kyiv and Moscow's forces engaged in a grinding battle for the country's eastern industrial heartland.Ukraine's military said the Russian forces were pulling back from the northeastern city of Kharkiv and focusing on guarding supply routes, while launchi...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 06:06:59 GMT
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 15
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine.The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT:2:04 a.m.: In its latest intelligence update, the U.K.'s defense ministry says Russia's assault on Donbas has 'lost momentum.''Despite smal...[read more]
Published: Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:30:08 GMT
UAE, Turkish chambers of commerce review advancing cooperation
DUBAI, 23rd March, 2022 (WAM) -- The UAE Federation of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) discussed the investment opportunities up for grabs for Emirati and Turkish private sector agencies.
This came at a meeting between the FCCI Secretary-General, Hamid Mohamed bin Salem, and Nezaket Emine At...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 21:08:11 GMT
Live: US Congress approves new $40 billion Ukraine aid package
The US Senate overwhelmingly approved a $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies on Thursday as both parties rallied behind America's latest, and quite possibly not last, financial salvo against Russia's invasion. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).9:37pm: Choose between 'insane' sanctions or food supplies, Russia'...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 14:56:43 GMT
Turkey names conditions for U-turn on Finland and Sweden's NATO bid - media
The Nordic countries will be required to condemn "terrorist organizations" and extradite their members to Turkey
After blocking Sweden and Finland's NATO accession talks, Turkish media reported on Thursday that Ankara has drawn up a list of demands for the two Nordic countries, including a requirement that both countr...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 13:42:09 GMT
US lawmaker threatens Turkey over NATO stance - media
Deal to purchase F-16 fighter jets could be conditional on Ankara accepting NATO enlargement, Senator Menendez reportedly said
Turkey's request to buy 40 Lockheed Martin-made F-16 fighters and modernization kits for almost 80 warplanes it already owns could reportedly be blocked by the US unless Ankara welcome...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 07:13:17 GMT
No replacement for Russian Grand Prix, says F1
The race set for Sochi in September was canceled in the wake of the military offensive in Ukraine
The Formula One season will be cut to 22 races after officials confirmed there would be no replacement for the Russian Grand Prix, which was planned for Sochi in September before being canceled due to the conflict in Ukra...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 18:08:10 GMT
Live: US reopens embassy in Kyiv after three-month closure
The US embassy in Kyiv reopened on Wednesday after a three-month closure due to Russia's February 24 invasion of Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).7:36pm: France's Societe Generale completes sale of Russian subsidiaryFrench bank Societe Generale said Wednesday it had completed the sale of its Russian subsidiary Rosbank to an inv...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 14:18:44 GMT
Turkey outlines expectations from NATO
The Turkish president demands NATO respect his country's security interests after Sweden and Finland placed bids to join the bloc
Turkey has demanded that NATO respect its security concerns, and has stated that it will not accept the bids of Sweden and Finland to join NATO, as it would leave the military alliance less...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 13:37:07 GMT
Live: Russia expels dozens of European diplomats in retaliatory move
Russia's Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday that 27 Spanish diplomats would have to leave Russia within a week, after announcing it would also expel 24 Italian diplomats in a retaliatory move. Meanwhile, Finland and Sweden submitted formal applications to join the NATO military alliance after weeks of anticipation. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2)....[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 13:10:54 GMT
NATO member blocks Sweden and Finland's accession talks - media
Turkey has opposed the Nordic states' membership of the US-led bloc, accusing them of supporting terrorist groups
Turkey has blocked NATO accession talks with Finland and Sweden, several media outlets reported on Wednesday. It came as representatives of the military bloc's member states gathered seeking to open t...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 13:10:54 GMT
Turkey blocks NATO talks on Sweden and Finland - media
Ankara has been opposing the Nordic states' accession into the bloc, accusing the countries of supporting 'terrorist' groups
Ankara has blocked NATO accession talks with Finland and Sweden on Wednesday, several media outlets have reported. Representatives of the military bloc's member states have gathered seeking...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:08:08 GMT
Live: Russia expels dozen of European diplomats
Russia's Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday that 27 Spanish diplomats would have to leave Russia within a week. Meanwhile, Finland and Sweden submitted formal applications to join the NATO military alliance after weeks of anticipation. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).1:40pm: Russia expels 27 Spanish diplomatsTwenty-seven Spanish dipl...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:03:28 GMT
Greece wants new firepower from the US
Athens wants to join the F-35 program and is lobbying against Turkey's moves to upgrade its own air fleet
Greece has confirmed its intention to purchase a squadron of F-35 stealth fighter jets from the US, while lobbying against its regional rival Turkey's attempts to upgrade its air force.
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Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 07:49:15 GMT
Sweden and Finland hand in applications to NATO
All eyes are on Turkey, which objected to the admission of the two Nordic nations to the alliance
Diplomats representing Sweden and Finland at NATO met with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday to deliver their governments' requests to admit their nations into the military bloc.
Axel Wernhoff...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 07:49:15 GMT
Sweden and Finland hand in NATO applications
All eyes are on Turkey, which objected to the admission of the two Nordic nations to the US-led bloc
Diplomats representing Sweden and Finland at NATO met with the organisation's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday to deliver their governments' requests to admit their nations into the military bloc.
...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 21:42:45 GMT
Turkey's list of demands to NATO revealed
Ankara's threat to block Finland and Sweden's bids reportedly has nothing to do with Russia
Turkey's list of demands for NATO and its prospective members Finland and Sweden includes the removal of sanctions imposed on Ankara over its purchase of S-400 missile defense systems from Russia, as well as re-inclusion in the...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 21:42:45 GMT
Turkey's list of demands to NATO revealed by Bloomberg
Ankara's threat to block Finland and Sweden's bids reportedly has nothing to do with Russia
Turkey's list of demands for NATO and its prospective members Finland and Sweden includes the removal of sanctions imposed on Ankara over its purchase of S-400 missile defense systems from Russia, as well as re-inclusion in the...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 19:37:09 GMT
Live: Zelensky address beamed in to Cannes as festival kicks off
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the gala opening ceremony of the 75th Cannes Film Festival as a surprise guest by video link from Kyiv, asking for the cinema world's solidarity with his people in the face of the Russian invasion. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).8:04pm: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses Cannes Film Fes...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 18:08:07 GMT
Can Turkey block Sweden and Finland's entry into NATO
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed strong views against Sweden and Finland's entry into NATO. He has accused the two Nordic countries, in particular Sweden, of serving as a refuge for the "terrorists" of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, Ankara's bête noire. However, will Turkey go all way and block the accession process? FRANCE 24 takes a closer look....[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 13:47:08 GMT
Iran state TV airs footage of French couple accused of spying
Iran's state television has shown what it described as details of the arrest of two French citizens earlier this month, saying they were spies who had sought to stir up unrest.Iran's intelligence ministry had said on 11 May that it had arrested two Europeans for allegedly fomenting "insecurity" in Iran, but had not revealed their nationalities.France has condemned their detention as baseless and demanded ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 12:48:38 GMT
Finnish Parliament votes in favor of NATO membership
The Nordic country seeks to join the military alliance alongside Sweden
Finnish lawmakers voted on Tuesday in favor of requesting NATO membership. The vote came after parliament's foreign affairs committee recommended the move due to a threat supposedly posed by Russian foreign policy to Europe.
The 200-seat bo...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 08:48:40 GMT
Turkey's terrorism concerns need to be addressed - NATO chief
Ankara said it would block Sweden and Finland from joining the bloc over their asylum record
NATO needs to deal with Ankara's objections against the potential accession of Sweden and Finland to the alliance, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
The two Nordic nations have decided to seek NATO member...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 08:04:17 GMT
Swedish FM signs formal application to join NATO
Ann Linde signed the request after the government decided to seek membership in the US-led bloc
Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde has signed a formal request to NATO to accept the country as a member, the country's mission to the military alliance reported on Tuesday. The government made the decision one day earlier....[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 08:04:17 GMT
Sweden submits formal application to join NATO
FM Ann Linde signed the request after the government decided to seek membership in the US-led bloc
Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde has signed a formal request to NATO to accept the country as a member, the country's mission to the military alliance reported on Tuesday. The government made the decision one day earli...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 06:18:41 GMT
NATO members make new security vows to Finland and Sweden
Three additional European states have pledged to defend the aspiring NATO members during the application process
Denmark, Iceland, and Norway have joined a growing number of countries offering defense pledges to Sweden and Finland, which have both formally embarked on membership bids in the NATO military alliance.&nbs...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 06:08:10 GMT
Ukrainian fighters 'evacuated from steel plant in Mariupol'
Ukraine's military said on Tuesday it was working to evacuate all remaining troops from their last stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol, ceding control of the city to Russia after months of bombardment. The evacuation likely marked the end of the longest and bloodiest battle of the Ukraine war and a significant defeat for Ukraine. Mariupol is now in ruins after a Russian siege that Ukraine says killed tens of th...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 22:37:06 GMT
Live: Ukrainian fighters 'evacuated from steel plant in Mariupol'
The force holed up in the last Ukrainian stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol began evacuating on Monday, appearing to cede control of the city to Russia after months of bombardment. Five buses carrying troops from the Azovstal steelworks arrived in the Russian-controlled town of Novoazovsk late on Monday, some 32 kilometres to the east, a Reuters witness said. All times are Paris time (GMT+2)....[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 17:27:17 GMT
Turkey opposes Finland and Sweden's NATO bids - Erdogan
Delegations from these countries should not bother asking Ankara to approve their applications, president says
Turkey will not say "yes" to Finland and Sweden's NATO membership bids, the country's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, adding that any attempts to persuade Ankara to change its position...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 17:27:17 GMT
Turkey opposes Finland and Sweden's NATO bids- Erdogan
Delegations from these countries should not bother asking Ankara to approve their applications, president says
Turkey will not say "yes" to Finland and Sweden's NATO membership bids, the country's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, adding that any attempts to persuade Ankara to change its position...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 17:27:17 GMT
Turkey opposes Finland and Sweden in NATO - Erdogan
Delegations from these countries should not bother asking Turkey to approve their applications, president says
Turkey will not say "Yes" to Finland and Sweden's NATO membership bids, the country's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said on Monday, adding that any attempts to persuade Ankara to change its positi...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 15:17:38 GMT
Russia compares Ukraine, Finland & Sweden NATO ambitions
Unlike Kiev, Helsinki and Stockholm have no territorial disputes with Russia, the Kremlin press secretary says
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has explained why the NATO aspirations of Ukraine were more concerning for Russia than those of Finland and Sweden, which officially announced on Sunday that they were looking ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 14:46:41 GMT
Sweden and Finland refuse to extradite terrorists - Turkish media
Ankara won't support the Nordic nations' NATO membership bids until they resolve their alleged support for terrorism
Sweden and Finland have rejected Turkey's request for the extradition of people linked to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and Gulen movement (FETO), Turkey's Anadolu news agency reported on Monday. T...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 13:37:06 GMT
Live: Sweden to apply for NATO membership says PM
Sweden will apply for membership in NATO as a deterrent against Russian aggression, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said Monday in a historic reversal of the country's decades-long military non-alignment. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).3:16pm: Sweden to apply for NATO membership says PMSweden will apply for membership in NATO as a deterrent against Russian aggression, Swedish Prime M...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 11:34:09 GMT
Europe looks to Israel for natural gas - media
The continent is searching for an alternative to Russian energy supplies, Turkish newspaper reports
Deliveries of Israeli natural gas via Turkey to Europe are being considered as an alternative to Russian energy supply, Turkish newspaper Yeni afak reported on Monday.
"Israeli gas is considered as an option,...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 06:08:07 GMT
Live: Russian assets of France's Renault now state property
Russian assets of French car maker Renault have become state property, the industry and trade ministry said on Monday, as foreign companies leave the country amid Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).7:42am: Sweden, Finland NATO membership would increase Baltic security, Estonia saysSweden and Finland ...[read more]