June 19, 2024

Daily News Brief

*) Israel kills 21 Palestinians in Gaza on 3rd day of Eid al Adha https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-israel-kills-21-palestinians-in-gaza-on-3rd-day-of-eid-al-adha-18174695 As Muslims around the world mark the final day of Eid al Adha, Israeli air strikes on Gaza killed at least 21 Palestinians the day before. According to medical sources, Israeli warplanes struck three homes in the central city of Deir al Balah, killing 13 people and injuring several others. Meanwhile in central Gaza, an Israeli drone strike killed two civilians. And several others were reported killed and wounded in an air strike on a house in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City. *) Over 3,500 children face hunger due to Israeli siege — Gaza officials https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/over-3500-children-face-hunger-due-to-israeli-siege-gaza-officials-18174549 Local authorities in Gaza have raised the alarm about over 3,500 children at risk of hunger due to Israel's tightened siege and the closure of aid crossings. The Gaza Government Media Office warned that the enclave is "rapidly" heading towards famine, accusing Israel and the US of conspiring to block humanitarian aid. The statement emphasised that 3,500 children face death from malnutrition due to the critical lack of nutritional supplements and vaccines now prohibited by Israel. *) Pyongyang decked up as Putin makes first visit to North Korea in 24 years https://www.trtworld.com/content/article/pyongyang-decked-up-as-putin-makes-first-visit-to-north-korea-in-24-years-18174689 Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in North Korea, Russian news agencies reported. This visit is Putin's first to the country in 24 years and aims to bolster cooperation amid US-led sanctions and escalating tensions with Washington. Earlier on Wednesday, Putin was welcomed at Pyongyang's airport by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, highlighting the importance of their diplomatic engagement. *) 'Nowhere to flee' for Rohingya in western Myanmar conflict — UN https://www.trtworld.com/asia/nowhere-to-flee-for-rohingya-in-western-myanmar-conflict-un-18174529 Tens of thousands of Rohingya in Myanmar's Rakhine region are facing a dire situation, the UN human rights chief has reported. The Arakan Army issued a warning to evacuate the town of Maungdaw, primarily inhabited by Rohingya, ahead of an impending offensive. Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council, Volker Turk expressed deep concern over the plight of the Rohingya. He emphasised that they have nowhere to flee amidst the intensifying conflict in western Myanmar. And finally… *) Türkiye open Euro 2024 with 3-1 victory over Georgia https://www.trtworld.com/turkiye/turkiye-open-euro-2024-campaign-with-3-1-victory-over-georgia-18174621 In their Euro 2024 debut, Türkiye secured a 3-1 victory over Georgia in a closely contested match highlighted by two spectacular Turkish goals. Mert Muldur gave Türkiye a first-half lead with a thunderous volley from the edge of the box before Georgia equalised in the 32nd minute. But then, 19-year-old Arda Guler, coming into the tournament fresh from a run of goals for Real Madrid, scored after 65 minutes – an unstoppable shot into the top corner. And Kerem Akturkoglu sealed the deal, passing into an empty net in added time to end the game at 3-1.