May 24, 2024

Daily News Brief

*) Iran preliminary report indicates no foul play in Raisi's helicopter crash https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/iran-preliminary-report-indicates-no-foul-play-in-raisis-helicopter-crash-18165759 Iranian Armed Forces have released a preliminary report on the investigation into the president’s helicopter crash. Preliminary evaluation indicates that the helicopter continued on its predetermined route without altering its flight path. According to the report, the helicopter caught fire after the crash, and no traces of gunfire or similar damage were found. *) More than 100 people killed by a landslide in Papua New Guinea https://www.trtworld.com/climate/more-than-100-people-killed-by-a-landslide-in-papua-new-guinea-18165763 A massive landslide has struck Papua New Guinea's highlands, with many feared dead, according to local officials in the region. The disaster hit a village, in Papua New Guinea's remote Enga province, at around 3:00 am local time. The provincial governor said the landslide had caused "loss of life and property". *) Growing recognition of Palestine isolating Israel and allies: Turkish FM https://www.trtworld.com/turkiye/growing-recognition-of-palestine-isolating-israel-and-allies-turkish-fm-18165720 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, "The increasing number of countries recognising Palestine is isolating Israel and its supporters more and more." Speaking at a joint press conference with the Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Fidan said, "It is time for the international community to set aside its silence and take steps to stop the genocide perpetrated by Israel's racist and fundamentalist regime.” *) China says drills around Taiwan test 'seizure of power' capability https://www.trtworld.com/asia/china-says-drills-around-taiwan-test-seizure-of-power-capability-18165753 After days into Taiwan's new leader being sworn in, the Eastern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army stated that China's military has commenced its second day of war games around Taiwan. The group's spokesman noted that the two-day exercises are testing the 'capability of joint seizure of power, joint strikes, and control of key territories'. And finally… *) Directors at Cannes: Palestinian films 'more important than ever' https://www.trtworld.com/arts-and-culture/directors-at-cannes-palestinian-films-more-important-than-ever-18165426 Veteran Palestinian film director Rashid Masharawi presented his project, "They are the story," at the Cannes Film Festival in France. Managing 20 teams in Gaza from abroad, he directed a collection of short films called "Ground Zero", recounting the Israeli bombardment of Gaza and the ensuing humanitarian disaster from the perspective of civilians on the ground. Norway-based Palestinian director Mohamed Jabaly also said, "Our narrative and storytelling is more important than ever," Palestinian cinema does not have its own tent at the event, but Algeria has made space for its filmmakers at the other end of the international market at Cannes.