Security operations are continuing in Turkey following a failed military coup attempt overnight that left scores of people dead and more than 1,000 injured. Although the government said the situation in the country is “under control,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan posted a message on Twitter urging supporters to remain in the streets to prevent “a […]
A Turkish F-16 fighter jet has reportedly shot down a military helicopter used by the pro-coup faction of the Turkish army, local broadcaster NTV reported, as reports suggested the capital of Ankara descended into chaotic clashes involving civilians and military. A military helicopter was spotted opening fire above Ankara, Reuters reports, citing witnesses. Other reports […]
The Turkish military claims it has taken over the government and seized all power in the country. In a statement read on television, Turkish General Staff announced that “Turkish Armed Forces took full control of power.” Earlier in the day, military vehicles, soldiers, and security forces were deployed on the streets of Istanbul and the […]
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has held talks in Bishkek with Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambaev at the start of a two-day visit to what is widely regarded as Central Asia’s most democratic country. Merkel was met by Atambaev at Manas International Airport in an elaborate ceremony after her arrival late on July 13. In their July […]
A Cambodian court charged Oueth Ang with premeditated murder on Wednesday for the execution-style killing of government critic Kem Ley, as international organizations including the U.N. called for a “proper” investigation into his death. The alleged killer insists on being called Chuob Samlab, a Khmer name meaning “meet to kill,” deputy prosecutor Ly Sophana told […]
An Islamic State militant had his sentence slashed for “good conduct” even though he never attended his own trial, Turkish media report. The terrorist had been found guilty of undergoing military training and being involved in the killing of a Syrian man. A court in the Turkish province of Gaziantep has reduced Ahmet Güneş’ jail […]
Filipino Secretary of Foreign Affairs Perfecto Yasay welcomed on Tuesday a decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration that China has no legal basis to claim historic rights to resources in the South China Sea. MOSCOW (Sputnik) – In January 2013, the Philippines filed a suit against China, claiming that Beijing had violated the UN […]
Fresh fighting that broke out late last week between two armed ethnic groups in Kyaukme district of northern Myanmar’s Shan state has forced nearly 350 villagers from Hsipaw township, including 100 children, to flee to safety in a Buddhist monastery, said a member of Myanmar’s parliament who visited the refugees on Monday. The residents of […]
