#Türkiye submitted a letter of request in October 2021 to purchase 40 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets and 79 modernisation kits from the #US. The #Biden administration informally notified Congress of the sale last January, and a tiered review process was initiated to start negotiations with Congress.

Key lawmakers in Congress have tied the F-16 sale to Türkiye's approval of #Sweden's #NATO accession bid. Biden urges the US Congress to approve the F-16 sale to Türkiye without delay.

Activists and various organisations worldwide have called for a global strike on December 11 to demand an immediate ceasefire in Palestine’s Gaza, where some 2.2 million people are suffering under Israel’s relentless bombardment and blockade.

The #ShutItDown4Palestine strike — which has been shared widely on social media — will cover “all aspects of public life” in an effort to stop the “unjust” war on Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, according to a statement by the International Union of Muslim Scholars, which is among the many groups participating in the global protest calling for a #CeasefireNow.

The coalition noted the success of boycotts and global humanitarian actions in the past, but highlighted the UN Security Council's failure to stop Israel's onslaught. It suggested a review of the Security Council's veto system, proposing that decisions be approved via a simple majority vote rather than a unanimous one.

Those participating in the strike hope their united stance and collective action will send a message of solidarity to Palestinians and apply pressure on governments around the world to take action towards ending Israel’s ongoing aggression.

In response to the global call, Lebanon announced the closure of all government offices and institutions on Monday in solidarity with Gaza and the southern Lebanese villages that have also been victims of Israeli attacks.

Israel’s onslaught on besieged Gaza — now in its 66th day — has killed at least 17,997 Palestinians and wounded more than 49,200, with thousands feared dead under the debris of bombed buildings.

Rumkale (Roman Castle), Urfa which was home to many civilizations throughout history and an important center for early Christianity as it is known to be a place where the copies of the Bible were reproduced is open to tourism.

Rumkale, which straddles the boundary between the southeastern provinces of Gaziantep’s Nizip and Yavuzeli districts and Şanlıurfa’s Birecik and Halfeti districts, is located on a hill surrounded with rocks in the region where Merzimen Stream flows into the Euphrates. It is home to structures from the Urartu, Babylon, Sumerian, Seljuk and Ottoman eras.

The castle and its vicinity also draw tourists thanks to its natural beauties along the banks of the Euphrates River, particularly in spring months.

Johannes, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ, is said to have settled in Rumkale during the Roman era and reproduced copies of the Bible in a rock-carved room.

The area was occupied by various Byzantine and Armenian warlords during the Middle Ages. The castle served as the seat of an Armenian patriarch in the 12th century.

From 1203 to 1293, it was the residence of the supreme head (Catholicos) of the reunified Armenian Church. In 1293, it was captured by the Mamluks of Egypt, following a protracted siege.

Restoration works that have been carried out by the Culture and Tourism Ministry have come to an end in the eastern and western walls of the castle as well as in the Barşavma Monastery, which was built in the 13th century in the north of the castle.

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Selam News

According to a world population review website, the world’s Muslim community is estimated to have reached a total of 2,006,931,770 this week.

#muslim #population #global

Turkish Defence and Aviation Industry Celebrated the Anniversary of the Dardanelles War with a Series of Developments

All of the announcements were made on social media by The President of the Defence Industry Prof. Dr. İsmail Demir and the President & CEO of Turkish Aerospace Temel Kotil, on March 18.

For the rest of this news article, click here: https://www.savunmahaber.com/en/turkish-defense-and-aviation-industry-celebrated-the-anniversary-of-the-dardanelles-war-with-a-series-of-developments/

#MSITDR #TurkishDefenceIndustry #TurkishDefenceReview #SSB #MMU #Hürjet #ANKA3

مساعدة من الطلاب الصوماليين للمتضررين من الزلزال
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Somali students support earthquake victims
https://tdv.org/en-EN/somali-students-support-earthquake-victims/

The Elite Soldiers Of The Ottoman Empire, Janissaries!

The Janissaries of the Ottoman Empire emerged as one of the most powerful military forces in the world. They were highly-trained fighters.

They played a significant role in the conquest of Constantinople. Nothing seemed capable of stopping the Janissaries’ career of conquest.

An Italian traveler named Paolo Giovio once described these ferocious warriors:

“Their discipline under arms is due to their justice and severity, which surpasses that of the ancient Romans. They surpass our soldiers for three reasons;

1) They obey their commanders without question.

2) They seem to care nothing at all for their lives in battle.

3) They go for a long time without bread and water."

Janissaries were very devout Muslims. Their primary purpose in life was Jihad only and fighting against the enemies of Islam.

Here is my complete review video on the first season of "Rise of Empires: Ottoman" series

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#RiseofEmpiresOttoman #riseOfEmpires #ottomanempire #ottoman #kurulusosmanurdu #KuruluşOsman #IslamicHistory #Janissary #Netflix

Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu

Türkiye-İsveç-Finlandiya Üçlü Dışişleri Bakanları toplantısında; Üçlü Muhtıra çerçevesinde atılan adımları değerlendirdik, beklentilerimizi vurguladık.

Held Trilateral FMs Meeting of --. Reviewed steps taken in line w/ the Trilateral Memorandum & stressed our expectations.

The Ferrari 296 GTS is the drop-top version of the Italian firm’s new-era Supercar

It remains utterly scintillating to drive - every bit as quick and precise as it’s owner would ever need

Power stands at 819bhp with 546lb ft, achieving 0-62mph in 2.9 sec and on to a top speed of 205mph

Read the full review on Autocar.co.uk now

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𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐥

Hosted by H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye and Chairman-in-Office of the OTS, the Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was held in Istanbul on 17 October 2022.

The Meeting was attended by H.E. Binali Yildirim, Chairman of the Council of Elders of the OTS, H.E. Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Zheenbek Kulubaev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, H.E. Vladimir Norov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, H.E. Péter Sztáray, State Secretary for Security Policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, H.E. Baghdad Amreyev, Secretary General of the OTS and H.E. Mekan İshanguliyev, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Türkiye.

The participants extended their condolences due to the human losses as a result of tragic explosion that took place in the coal mine in Bartin city of Türkiye and wished speedy recovery to all injured.

The Ministers discussed the preparation and the agenda of the upcoming Summit of the Heads of States of the Organization of Turkic States to be held in Samarkand on 11 November 2022 and exchanged views on pressing issues on the OTS agenda.

The Ministers highlighted that the upcoming Samarkand Summit will be an important milestone in further advancing the program of the OTS as well as another historical step towards strengthening the unity of the Turkic World.

They reviewed a number of important documents including the Organization of Turkic States’ Strategy for 2022-2026, draft Protocol on amendments to Nahkchivan Agreement and other key documents to be signed during the Summit.

Secretary General Baghdad Amreyev delivered a report on the agenda of the upcoming Samarkand Summit and indicated his belief that the upcoming Summit will be the major Turkic political gathering of the year which will serve to further advancing the multifaceted relations among the OTS Member States in many important areas and deepening the Turkic integration.

He also briefed the Ministers on the finalization of the Establishment Agreement of the Turkic Investment Fund that will be an important joint financial instrument of the OTS Member States and will contribute to the long-term goals of the Organization that has been set for economic and trade relations among the Member States.

The Secretary General also informed the Ministers of the results of the 6th Meeting of Ministers in charge of Youth and Sports of the OTS held on 30 September 2022 in Bursa on the margins of the 4th World Nomad Games and their initiative to create of an affiliated intergovernmental institution under the umbrella of the OTS, which will be responsible for the sports agenda of the Organization.

Secretary General Amreyev noted that the upcoming Summit agenda will focus on advancing economic cooperation with the following measures:

a) Creating favorable conditions to facilitate mutual trade and investment and accelerating cooperation in the digital economy,
b) Generating favorable conditions and simplifying administrative procedures to render the Trans-Caspian International East-West Middle Corridor a more efficient, sustainable and seamless route,
c) Signing of “Agreement on International Combined Freight Transport” and developing the Transport Connectivity Program,
d) Fostering multidimensional connectivity with the sectoral approach: enhancing tourism potential, intensifying energy collaboration, strengthening agricultural cooperation and ensuring food security.
e) Enhancing effective mechanisms for strengthening the role of science, technology and innovation in regional cooperation.

The Ministers also exchanged views on the repercussions of recent political developments in the region and underlined the importance of close cooperation to effectively tackle these challenges and better utilize new opportunities to the benefit of the Member and Observer States of the OTS.