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UK, France, and Germany Prepared to Take "Defensive" Action Against Iran
UK, France, and Germany Prepared to Take "Defensive" Action Against Iran
France, the United Kingdom, and Germany have issued a joint statement expressing that they are "appalled" by Iran's "reckless" attacks. Citing Iran’s missile and UAV strikes against regional countries, the leaders of the three nations declared they are ready to support “necessary and proportionate defensive actions” aimed at destroying these capabilities at their source.
2 March 2026
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed
US-ISRAEL ATTACK
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed
It has been officially announced that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office during the attacks launched by the United States and Israel against Iran. It was also reported that his daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren were killed in the same attack. Numerous high-ranking Iranian officials were also killed in strikes carried out across various parts of the country. The "Assembly of Experts" is expected to convene to choose Khamenei’s successor.
1 March 2026
At least 200 killed in Iran, including 115 girls
US-ISRAEL ATTACK
At least 200 killed in Iran, including 115 girls
While the reported deaths of Supreme Leader Khamenei and other high-ranking officials have dominated the headlines following the attack launched by the US and Israel on Saturday morning, at least 115 girls were killed in a strike on a girls' elementary school in the town of Minab. As search and rescue operations continue, families wait by the rubble for their children to be recovered.
1 March 2026
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Calls on UN: "Take Responsibility"
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Calls on UN: "Take Responsibility"
In a written statement regarding the Israeli and US attacks, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared: "We demand the UN Security Council take urgent and effective steps against this aggression that threatens international peace and security."
28 February 2026
US and Israel Launch Attack on Iran
US and Israel Launch Attack on Iran
Following the announcement of a "preemptive strike" on Iran by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, US President Donald Trump confirmed their participation in the attack. As explosions were heard in the Iranian capital, Tehran, it was announced that the joint US-Israel attack would be "large-scale." Ebrahim Azizi, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, stated that they would retaliate against the Israeli attack.
28 February 2026
Cartel leader killed, country on alert
US-BACKED OPERATION STIRS MEXICO
Cartel leader killed, country on alert
El Mencho, the leader of the CJNG, one of Mexico's most powerful cartels, was killed in a US-backed operation. The death of El Mencho has triggered a security crisis across the country. Violent clashes broke out in many states, particularly in Jalisco. Roads were blocked, vehicles were set on fire, and the state government declared a red alert.
23 February 2026
Birthplace of Jesus Squeezed into 11 Square Kilometers
ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS IN BETHLEHEM
Birthplace of Jesus Squeezed into 11 Square Kilometers
Former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has spoken out on the situation of Christians in the West Bank following a meeting with Bethlehem Mayor Maher Canawati. Greene stated that Bethlehem has physically shrunk due to illegal Israeli settlements and military checkpoints, asking, "What does the Holy Land mean without Christians?"
18 February 2026
Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza once again
Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza once again
The Sumud Flotilla, which has previously set out from various European ports multiple times to deliver aid to Gaza and draw attention to the situation but was attacked by the Israeli military and had its passengers detained, announced that it will begin its voyage toward Gaza once again on March 29.
7 February 2026
Death toll approaches 7,000; student protests continue
THE TOLL IN IRAN ON THE 38TH DAY OF PROTESTS
Death toll approaches 7,000; student protests continue
The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) announced that the number of people who lost their lives in the protests that began in Iran due to economic problems has risen to 6,872. According to HRANA's report, 50,553 people were detained as a result of incidents across many parts of the country. Meanwhile, student protests persist. Internet access remains inconsistent.
4 February 2026
“Imperialist America does not care about Kurdish values like autonomy or equality”
FEHİM TAŞTEKİN
“Imperialist America does not care about Kurdish values like autonomy or equality”
The multi-layered and extremely complex equation in Syria became even more precarious when Kurdish forces and Damascus forces began clashing in the Aleppo countryside on January 6. The Kurds lost many of the regions they controlled. We asked Fehim Taştekin about the reasons, how it happened, the dialogue process between Turkey and Öcalan, and the situation of Christian minorities in Syria.
30 January 2026 Nazan Özcan
Protests in Europe for Imprisoned Azerbaijani Journalist Vagifgizi
A FOUR SQUARE METER CONTAINER FROM RSF
Protests in Europe for Imprisoned Azerbaijani Journalist Vagifgizi
Sevinj Vagifgizi, who has been in prison for 800 days, is paying the price for practicing investigative journalism in Azerbaijan. Imprisoned for investigating the regime's corruption, Vagifgizi shares the fate of 24 other journalists currently detained in Azerbaijan. To draw attention to the conditions of these detainees, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) placed four-square-meter containers in public squares, reminiscent of the cells where the journalists are held.
28 January 2026
Obama and Clinton Issue Call to “Stand Up”
ANGER GROWS OVER ICE KILLINGS IN MINNEAPOLIS
Obama and Clinton Issue Call to “Stand Up”
Outrage is mounting in Minneapolis, USA, following the killing of two civilians by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers within a short interval. Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton expressed support for protesters taking to the streets, calling on the American people to "defend their values," while a wave of reactions continues to pour in from Hollywood.
28 January 2026
Plane Crash in Ankara: Libyan Chief of General Staff Killed
Plane Crash in Ankara: Libyan Chief of General Staff Killed
General Al-Haddad and his delegation, who came to Ankara at the invitation of Turkey’s Chief of General Staff, General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, lost their lives when their plane crashed 19 minutes after departing for Libya.
24 December 2025
When Kurds Draw the Map of the Middle East
When Kurds Draw the Map of the Middle East
1 June 2017 Vicken Cheterian
Attack to Christians on the way to church leaves 23 dead
Attack to Christians on the way to church leaves 23 dead
In Egyptian capital Cairo, gunmen attacked Christians driving to the church, killing 23 and wounding 25.
26 May 2017 Haber Merkezi
Turkey business forum cancelled due to security detail attack
Turkey business forum cancelled due to security detail attack
LA Chamber of Commerce announced that Turkey business forum is cancelled.
25 May 2017 Haber Merkezi
“You will always be outsiders” message to Palestinians
“You will always be outsiders” message to Palestinians
Israeli parliament gave preliminary approval to “Israel nation-state law”, which has to pass two more votes to become law. This proposal, which makes people worry that it might constitute a legitimate ground for discriminatory policies against Palestinians, is a hot topic of debate in the country. We talked to Louis Fishman, faculty member of Brooklyn College Department of History about these developments and he states that this law would be a disgrace, not only to the Arab citizens, but also to the Jews working towards an open liberal Israel that is based on freedom and equality.
25 May 2017 Gözde Kazaz
Trump meets religious leaders in Jerusalem
Trump meets religious leaders in Jerusalem
As part of his first overseas trip, US President Donald Trump went to Israel after Saudi Arabia. He visited Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, where he met religious leaders.
23 May 2017 Haber Merkezi
Manchester suicide attack: 22 killed, 59 wounded
Manchester suicide attack: 22 killed, 59 wounded
Yesterday, a suicide attack was carried out in Arena concert hall in Manchester. Currently, it is reported that 22 people were killed and 59 people were wounded.
23 May 2017 Haber Merkezi
Juncker: NATO summit will be an opportunity to address our questions to Erdoğan
Juncker: NATO summit will be an opportunity to address our questions to Erdoğan
Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, stated that Turkey will have no place in the EU, if capital punishment is brought back.
8 May 2017 Haber Merkezi

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Park in Cyprus in memory of genocide victims
Park in Cyprus in memory of genocide victims
In Paphos city of Cyprus, Armenian Genocide Park will be opened.
26 April 2017
Parliament of Czech Republic recognizes Armenian Genocide
Parliament of Czech Republic recognizes Armenian Genocide
On April 25, Parliament of Czech Republic unanimously recognized Armenian Genocide.
26 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
Pope will visit Egypt as planned
Pope will visit Egypt as planned
In Egypt, state of emergency is declared after the suicide bombing in Coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria cities that killed 44 people. While the security measure are tightened in the country before the Easter on this Sunday, Vatican announced that Pope Francis will visit Egypt as planned.
12 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
UN meeting after the reports of war crime in Idlib
UN meeting after the reports of war crime in Idlib
It was claimed that a “chemical attack” was carried out in Khan Sheikhun town on the south of Idlib, which left at least 58 people dead, including 11 children. After the reports concerning the use of chemical weapons, UN Security Council decided to hold an emergency meeting today.
5 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
Explosion in St. Petersburg metro: at least 10 dead
Explosion in St. Petersburg metro: at least 10 dead
At least ten people have been killed in twin explosions in St. Petersburg metro.
3 April 2017 Haber Merkezi
“We believe that Trump will support Christian autonomous region in Iraq”
“We believe that Trump will support Christian autonomous region in Iraq”
Chair of American Mesopotamia Organisation David William Lazar actively worked in Donald Trump's presidential campaign and was on the advisory committee for the American MidEast Coalition for Trump. Lazar answered our questions concerning the situation of Christian minorities in Iraq and Syria and US policies for Middle East and migration that changed with Trump administration.
29 March 2017 Fatih Gökhan Diler
Amnesty International: civilians are not protected in Mosul
Amnesty International: civilians are not protected in Mosul
Amnesty International stated that Iraqi security forces and US-led military coalition haven't taken adequate precautions for protecting civilians during the offensive to recapture the city of Mosul from ISIS and violated international law.
28 March 2017 Haber Merkezi
Towards the end in the struggle of genocide monument in Switzerland
Towards the end in the struggle of genocide monument in Switzerland
Swiss Court dismissed the last objections concerning the Armenian Genocide monument that is planned to be built in Geneva.
22 March 2017 Fatih Gökhan Diler
"If NATO were being established today, Turkey would not be eligible to join"
"If NATO were being established today, Turkey would not be eligible to join"
We talked to David L. Phillips, the Director of the Program on Peace-building and Rights at Columbia University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights, about the developments around the triangle of Turkey-US-Middle East by way of his recent book “An Uncertain Ally: Turkey under Erdogan's Dictatorship”.
17 March 2017 Alin Ozinian
Armenian Genocide memorial to be installed in Cologne
Armenian Genocide memorial to be installed in Cologne
Municipality of Cologne approved the proposal for installing a memorial in the memory of the victims of Armenian Genocide.
15 March 2017 Haber Merkezi
Azerbaijan issues arrest warrant for observers
Azerbaijan issues arrest warrant for observers
Azerbaijan issued arrest warrant for members of the European Parliament who visited Karabakh to monitor the referendum for constitutional amendment.
27 February 2017 Haber Merkezi
Accusation of embezzlement in a settlement relating to the Armenian genocide
Accusation of embezzlement in a settlement relating to the Armenian genocide
It is claimed that two lawyers have illegally used the compensation gained in a class-action lawsuit over survivor benefits from the Armenian genocide. State Bar of California launched an investigation.
9 February 2017 Fatih Gökhan Diler