Unrest in Chad: A military dictator announces a bid for president
The late President Idriss Deby's son, Mohamed Deby, has denied that he intended to run for office after his father passed away. The denial coincides with information surfacing about security raids on opposition offices in Chad that resulted in the former leader's murder. With Mohamed Deby leading a military council, the situation in Chad is still tricky.
The opposition in Turkey declares victory in Ankara and Istanbul, dealing a blow to Erdogan.
In the largest setback to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party (AK Party) in more than 20 years, Turkey's main opposition party has declared victory in local elections held in Istanbul and Ankara. Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu of the Republican People's Party (CHP) declared victory over Erdogan's running AK Party candidate by more than a million votes on Sunday, when more than 95% of Istanbul's voting booths had opened. Mansur Yavas of the CHP defeated his opponent in the capital city of Ankara, praising the outcome as a "clear message to those who rule this country." The CHP was also ahead in Izmir, Turkey’s third city. Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is being tipped as a potential candidate in the 2028 Presidential vote in Istanbul. In total, CHP prevailed in 36 of Turkey’s 81 provinces, state-run Anadolu reported, making inroads into many AK Party strongholds. Opposition supporters gathered in Istanbul to celebrate the results, with tens of thousands of people lighting torches and waving Turkish flags.
Iceland has declared a state of emergency following a fourth volcano eruption in three months.
As lava erupted from a fresh volcanic fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula on Saturday—the fourth eruption to strike the region since December—Icelandic police issued a state of emergency declaration. According to an Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) announcement, a "volcanic eruption has started between Stori-Skogfell and Hagafell on the Reykjanes Peninsula." Images captured in real-time revealed billowing smoke and blazing lava. The explosion started in the Blue Lagoon thermal spa, one of Iceland's most popular tourist destinations, and hundreds of people were evacuated, according to national television RUV.
Massive blaze poses a threat to several Australian communities.
Over 2,000 people have been forced to evacuate due to an out-of-control wildfire in Victoria, Australia. The authorities have issued emergency warnings as scorching weather moves over the state.
Speaking about Israel's current conflict on Gaza, President Macron and the Emir of Qatar met in Paris.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, is in Paris for an official state visit where he will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. It is believed that the two would talk about Israel's current conflict in Gaza. Held in the French capital, the discussions come after Israel, the US, Qatar, and Egypt proposed a truce and prisoner swap some days earlier.
HRW: Panama and Colombia are not doing enough to safeguard migrants in the Darien Gap
Colombia and Panama are not providing adequate protection to migrants attempting to traverse the dangerous Darien Gap, according to a recent Human Rights Watch report. Each year, hundreds of thousands of individuals escape between the two nations via the natural divide.
Lionel Messi's name saves an Argentine grandmother from Hamas abductors
Lionel Messi's name was apparently enough to rescue an Argentine grandmother from Hamas abductors in Gaza, as she describes her terrifying ordeal. Watch in.
Russia claims to repel major Ukrainian drone strikes
Ukraine launched one its most severe attacks into Russia on Tuesday – destroying critical energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russia claims it is doing everything necessary to thwart new attacks – including the invasion of anti-Kremlin troops threatening to disrupt the upcoming presidential election.
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England's most active players who have played in test matches
On Thursday, February 15, Ben Stokes will play in his 100th Test match for England when his team plays India in Rajkot. The renowned English star will take the field as the third most active Test cricketer in the country's history. Here is a look at the active players for England who have played the most Test matches ahead of the Rajkot Test match.
Due to the Israel-Hamas War, international brands that operate in Israel intend to migrate.
McDonald's, the massive, fast food chain, has been compelled to modify its business plan in Israel due to the ongoing fighting with Hamas. Alonyal Limited, the company with the franchise rights, will be acquired by the fast food chain for 225 locations. Keep checking back for additional information!
The pilot of a Pakistan Air Force JF-17 fighter successfully ejects after it crashes.
There was a crash involving another Pakistan Air Force aircraft. A photo and video of the pilot successfully ejecting went viral on social media, leading to days of conjecture about the June 5th incident. Although the Pakistan Air Force and other officials have not acknowledged the occurrence, a tweet appears to have confirmed the accident. The footage depicts civilians encircling the pilot, who is lying on the ground. According to reports, Pakistani authorities have decided to be cautious and have not released any details about a recent event involving the downing of a JF-17 Block 2 aircraft operated by the Pakistan Air Force. Keep an eye out for additional information!
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