AMMAN: Jordan’s moderate Islamist opposition party made notable advances in Tuesday’s parliamentary election, according to initial results revealed on Wednesday, buoyed by public discontent over Israel’s war in Gaza. The Islamist Action Front (IAF) benefitted from a new electoral law designed to enhance the role of political parties in the 138-seat parliament, although tribal and … Read more
ISTANBUL: The death of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi has sparked widespread outrage and grief, with many organisations, activists, and officials calling for accountability and a stronger international response to Israel’s actions in the occupied West Bank. Eygi, born in Antalya, Türkiye, in 1998, held dual citizenship in both Türkiye and the United States. She was actively … Read more
OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau encountered an unexpected setback on Wednesday when the New Democratic Party (NDP), a minor political group supporting his minority Liberal government, withdrew its automatic backing. This development now compels Trudeau to seek new alliances in order to govern effectively. Despite speculation about early elections following the NDP’s decision, Trudeau … Read more