Author: Steven Sahiounie

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wins the presidency, making for his second term as Turkey’s president. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday led his secular, pro-West rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, with all the votes counted in light of the historic run-off election that saw the AKP party overthrowing its rivals both in the presidency and Parliament after garnering the majority of the vote in both elections. Erdogan announced his victory in a speech addressing his celebrating supporters in front of his home in Istanbul. Erdogan will remain president of Turkey until 2028 after winning 52,10% of the vote, giving him an…

French security forces used tear gas to disperse a demonstration in the city of Lyon Protesters clashed with French police in the city of Lyon on Friday, during a rally against government policies, including a highly debated pension reform. The unrest resulted in street fires and vandalized public and commercial buildings. The so-called “Grand Popular Carnaval,” organized by some 50 left-wing groups and unions, attracted at least 300 people, according to police and local media estimates. The anti-government demonstration, which started off peacefully, was supposed to be “festive” and featured costumes, songs and even orchestral performances. Later, however, the situation spiraled out…

Israeli occupation forces Monday set up a military checkpoint at the entrance to the town of Arraba, and another at near the village of Kfirt and prevented the movement of Palestinians at the Dotan checkpoint, south of the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. Security sources and eyewitnesses told WAFA that the occupation soldiers stopped citizens’ vehicles, searched them, and checked their ID cards at a flying military checkpoint that was set up at the entrance to the town of Arraba, as they briefly kept hold of dozens of vehicles. Additionally, Israeli forces at the Dotan checkpoint, which is established on the lands…

As of now, %91,6 of ballot boxes have been opened, with 25.138.321 of the votes administered to Erdogan and 22.641.183 to Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.  Turkish media reported on Sunday that Incumbent Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is leading the presidential race in the second round of the nation’s elections, with %52,61of the votes counted as of now, against %47,39 for his rival opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu. As of now, %91,6  of ballot boxes have been opened, with 25.138.321 of the votes administered to Erdogan and 22.641.183 to Kemal.  The head of the Turkish Supreme Electoral Commission, Ahmed Yanar, said on Saturday that…

According to the Moscow. Kremlin. Putin program, the president will also hold a meeting with the government and an operational meeting with permanent members of the Security Council Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to hold in-person international negotiations next week, according to the “Moscow. Kremlin. Putin” TV show on Sunday. The TV program did not disclose who exactly the head of state could meet with. The Russian leader will also chair a meeting with the government and hold consultations with permanent members of the country’s Security Council. The Kremlin press service has not yet officially announced Putin’s schedule for next week.…

Erdogan leading runoff presidential polls in Turkey – first data from Supreme Election Council. Erdogan winning 57.1% of votes, Kilicdaroglu – 42.9% – first data from Supreme Election Council after counting 42.8% of ballots. Gap between Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu narrowed to 11.6% – Supreme Election Council after counting 55.06% of ballots. Source : Tass

US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy agree on terms to end the debt ceiling crisis days before the expected default. Following months of deeply polarized talks, the United States’ bipartisan leading figures, US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an agreement “in principle” to raise the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, just days before the expected default. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said earlier that June 5 is the expected X-date when the federal government would have run out of money to pay its dues. “And after weeks of negotiations, we have come to an agreement in…

In addition to major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, the cryptocurrency market is also witnessing the rise of alternative coins that show significant potential for growth. One such coin is WSM (Wall Street Memes), which has been gaining attention for its unique approach to blending finance and humor. Another notable altcoin is yPredict, a platform that leverages blockchain technology to provide accurate predictions and insights. Additionally, Ecoterra aims to revolutionize the green energy sector through its eco-friendly blockchain solutions. Today, we turn our focus to Shiba Inu (SHIB), a meme-inspired cryptocurrency that has captured the attention of many investors. With…

In the volatile world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have recently shown a notable spike, with both digital assets experiencing a nearly 2% increase in their prices.  This upward movement has left investors wondering if there is further upside potential shortly. As the two leading cryptocurrencies continue to attract attention and dominate the market, it’s crucial to analyze the factors driving their recent surge and assess the possibilities for continued growth. Let’s delve into the current trends and predictions for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitcoin Price The current price of Bitcoin stands at $27,201, with a trading volume of $9.7 billion over the past 24…

At long last, the White House and House Republicans have reached a tentative agreement to raise the debt ceiling. But a deal isn’t over yet: Congress still needs to vote on the deal – far from a guaranteed outcome – and President Joe Biden would need to sign it before the US defaults or misses a scheduled payment. Every day that passes without a bill to raise the debt ceiling, the probability of the United States reaching the critical date that it can no longer meet its financial obligations steadily grows. If lawmakers fail to pass the tentative agreement, and they don’t…