Over 500 residential buildings have been completely destroyed in Israeli missile and artillery strikes since May 10, the Gaza Strip Housing Ministry reported Thursday, QİA.AZ reports citing TASS. “Over 500 units of residential fund in the Strip were completely destroyed by the Israeli aggression. Over 2,500 units were partially destroyed,” the Ministry said, according to… Continue reading Over 500 residential buildings razed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza Strip
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Gaza death toll jumps to 84 as Israeli air raids intensify
Israeli fighter jets have continued attacking high-rise buildings and other targets in the Gaza Strip as Palestinians on Thursday marked the Eid al-Fitr religious holiday under relentless aerial bombardment, QİA.AZ reports citing Al Jazeera. Since the Israeli offensive began late on Monday, Gaza’s health ministry says at least 84 people, including 17 children, have been killed. More… Continue reading Gaza death toll jumps to 84 as Israeli air raids intensify
Heads of Turkey and Uzbekistan mull bilateral relations
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev had a telephone conversation. According to “QİA.az”, the heads of state praised the Turkish-Uzbek relations. The sides discussed prospects for closer cooperation in the future and congratulated each other on Eid al-Fitr.
Senior Hamas commander killed as Israel strikes Gaza, Palestinians fire rockets
Israel said it killed 16 members of the Hamas military wing in a air strike on Gaza on Wednesday and Palestinian militants rained rockets into Israel as global concern mounted over their most intense hostilities in years, QİA.AZ reports citing Reuters. At least 53 people have been killed in Gaza since violence escalated on Monday, according to… Continue reading Senior Hamas commander killed as Israel strikes Gaza, Palestinians fire rockets
Georgia: Coronavirus cases exceed 325,000
Georgia has reported 1,409 new coronavirus cases and 1,256 recoveries in one day, “QİA.az” informs, citing the Georgian government’s designated official website. The new infections bring the country’s total COVID-19 tally to 325,665, while recoveries are reaching 304,935. Meanwhile, the deadly pathogen has claimed 27 lives in one day, taking the country’s COVID-19 death toll to 4,363 since the pandemic onset.
Erdogan, Putin mull situation in Jerusalem
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has discussed the situation in Jerusalem with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone, according to the administration of the Turkish leader, “QİA.az” informs referring to RIA Novosti.
India sets new anti-record for COVID death toll
India has registered 348,421 new cases of coronavirus infection over the past day, and the total number of those infected during the entire epidemic in the country has reached 23,340,938, according to the website of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, “QİA.az” informs referring to RIA Novosti. The number of deaths associated with this… Continue reading India sets new anti-record for COVID death toll
Hamas and Israel step up attacks as Jerusalem unrest ignites Gaza
Israel intensified its air strikes on Gaza on Tuesday as rocket barrages hit Israeli towns for a second day in a deepening conflict in which at least 28 people in the Palestinian enclave and two in Israel have been killed, QİA.AZ reports citing Reuters. The most serious outbreak of fighting since 2019 between Israel and armed factions… Continue reading Hamas and Israel step up attacks as Jerusalem unrest ignites Gaza
Two more explosions rock Afghan province
At least two civilians died, and nine more were injured in a bus explosion in the eastern Afghan province of Parvan, 1TV channel reports. “QİA.az” informs, citing TASS, that the TV channel does not provide details on the condition of those who suffered. Another mined vehicle was blown up at the outskirts of Farah, an administrative… Continue reading Two more explosions rock Afghan province
Ukrainian envoy praises Turkey’s safe tourism concept
We feel at home in Turkey, says Andrii Sybiha. The Ukrainian ambassador in Ankara on Sunday praised the safe tourism concept of Turkey, which is among the most popular destinations for his countrymen. As Ukrainian tourists keep flocking to Turkey’s Mugla, Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine’s ambassador to Turkey, came to the western province to see the… Continue reading Ukrainian envoy praises Turkey’s safe tourism concept