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Daily Mail
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Bomb squad responds to suspicious package near White House
By The United States Secret Service arrested a man after he climbed a gate at the US Treasury building in Washington DC as police deployed a bomb squad to investigate a 'suspicious package' he left near the White House. Officers cordoned off the area and restricted pedestrian and vehicle traffic as specialists from the Metropolitan Police Department's Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit examined the object the unidentified man left on the sidewalk outside of the fence at around 2.30pm on Sunday. The Treasury building is located right next to the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue, but President Donald Trump was overseas in Scotland meeting with European Union Commission President Ursuala von der Leyen (pictured) at the time. Authorities ultimately concluded that the bag was not an explosive device, a Secret Service spokesperson said in a statement, and the roads were reopened. The suspect was then charged with unlawful entry and in connection with an outstanding warrant. He was taken to a local hospital for a medical evaluation. It remains unclear what the man's motivation may have been for scaling the fence to the Treasury building. But his arrest came just hours after hundreds of protesters gathered outside the White House to protest the blockade of aid to the Gaza Strip, according to the Anadolu Agency. The group marched from Lafayette Square to the home of the president to demand an end to the blockade and United States support for Israel. Some even displayed photos of children who have died in Gaza from malnutrition and re-enacted the deaths of Palestinians who were killed seeking food. Organizer Hazami Barmada explained on Instagram that the protest was designed to push for 'food for Gaza, for unrestricted aid, for the humanity and dignity of Palestinians to stop being taken away or stripped by Israel.' She also urged the White House to 'do its job' and help end the blockade. But as the protest raged on, President Trump promised additional U.S. food aid to combat starvation in Gaza. He also complained that the United States doesn't get credit for the aid it is providing to the area, and vowed to press other nations to do more. 'People don't know this – and we didn't certainly get any acknowledgement or thank you, but we contributed $60 million to food and supplies and everything else,' said Trump. 'We hope the money gets there, because you know, that money gets taken. The food gets taken. We're going to do more, but we gave a lot of money. Nobody acknowledged it. Nobody talks about it,' Trump complained. 'And it makes you feel a little bad when you do that. And you know, you have other countries not giving anything.' 'The US is going to do more aid for Gaza but we'd like to have other countries participate,' the president said. 'It would be nice to have at least a thank you,' Trump continued. His remarks came after Israel announced it would provide 10-hour 'tactical' pauses to allow food aid deliveries amid the humanitarian crisis and the breakdown in talks for a ceasefire that would free remaining hostages that Hamas took after the October 7 attack on Israel. It has made other allowances for aid since beginning its attacks following the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack inside Israel. But the blockade and difficulty for people to move and access food and medicine has led to reports of widespread hunger. 'If we weren't there, I think people would have starved, frankly – they would have starved. And it's not like they're eating well, but a lot of that food is getting stolen by stolen by Hamas. You know, they're stealing the food. They're stealing a lot of things. You ship it in, and they steal it, then they sell it,' Trump said.
Middle East Eye
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Israeli settlers torch cars, vandalise property in Taybeh attack
Israeli settlers torched two vehicles and spray-painted racist graffiti in the majority Christian-Palestinian village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank early on Monday morning. According to Anadolu Agency, one of the homes belonged to a Christian-Palestinian journalist and the other to a village council member. There are no reports of settler arrests, which are rare occurrences amid near-daily settler attacks occurring across the West Bank. Settler attacks in Taybeh have increased in recent weeks, attracting concern from Western leaders and religious figures. A visit to Taybeh from a delegation of Christian leaders and European diplomats on 14 July was followed by a visit from US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on 19 July. He condemned the attacks as "unacceptable". "To commit an act of sacrilege by desecrating a place that is supposed to be a place of worship, it is an act of terror, and it is a crime," said Hukabee in a statement.
India.com
a day ago
- India.com
Pakistan's ally Turkey develops most deadliest 'wrath' bomb, three times more destructive than U.S. MK-84, the name is..., can be dropped from...
Pakistan's ally Turkey develops most deadliest 'wrath' bomb, three times more destructive than U.S. MK-84, the name is..., can be dropped from... With recent conflicts around the world, Turkey is increasingly enhancing its military capabilities in the global arms market. In a major highlight, Turkey has unveiled a new bomb named GAZAP, which means 'Wrath' in English. The bomb was demonstrated publicly for the first time at the IDEF 2025 International Defence Industry Fair. What Is the GAZAP Bomb? Why Is It Making Headlines Worldwide? According to media reports, the GAZAP bomb is not only technologically sophisticated but also very deadly in both design and effect. Turkey has released a video showing the explosion from this bomb, and the footage of the blast has gone viral and captured attention worldwide. Some experts state that this bomb is more lethal than conventional bombs and has tactical importance for modern warfare. With its precision, intensity of explosive work, and level of destruction, it is now a major addition to Turkey's capabilities, which are on the rise. What are the key features of GAZAP (Wrath) bomb? As per Turkish media sources, the GAZAP bomb supposedly weighs about 970 kilograms(2000 pounds) approximately. Once detonated, it explodes around 10,000 specialized lethal fragments that split into 10 separate types of deadly shrapnel and cause tremendous damage. The advanced fragmentation technology alone distinguishes it from conventional bombs and makes it tonally more effective on the battlefield. According to a Daily Sabah report, the GAZAP bomb possesses an extremely destructive capability due to its powerful blast effect and can be deployed from an F-16 fighter jet. Why is GAZAP Considered More Dangerous Than the U.S. MK-84 Bomb? As per Turkish media sources, the GAZAP bomb supposedly weighs about 970 kilograms(2000 pounds) approximately. While speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), an official said that the bomb, made by Türkiye's National Defense Ministry's research and development (R&D) center disperses 10.16 fragment explosions per meter (3.2 feet) – a remarkable improvement from a fragmentation spread of previous bombs of 3 meters (9.8 feet). It is important to highlight that the MK-84 bomb has been used for decades by NATO and Western military forces. The GAZAP bomb is based on the same platform but is thought to be far superior in terms of fragmentation count, explosive power, and area of effect. Experts believe that this bomb has the potential to give Turkey a major advantage in modern warfare—especially in operations in which both precision strikes and maximum impact are required. The GAZAP bomb is more than a weapon—it's a revolution for Turkey's defense industry. It indicates there is an increasing level of self-sufficiency in the area of military technology. In the years since 2015, Turkey's domestic arms industry has progressed rapidly, and the GAZAP bomb is just one more step in that direction. This development is further expected to decrease Turkey's dependence on foreign defense suppliers as well as considerably increase the strategic military strength of the nation. How will Turkey's development and testing of the GAZAP bomb impact India's security and regional strategic balance? India and Turkey share a complicated and nuanced historical, cultural, and diplomatic relationship. India and Turkey have enjoyed cooperative relations through trade and cultural exchanges, but at the same time, political disagreements have stressed relations between the two. One of the major points of tension between the countries is Turkey's open advocacy for Pakistan, as well as its strong stance on the Kashmir question, which India feels is ultimately a national issue. The disparities have sometimes eclipsed endeavours to improve bilateral relations at times, resulting in a mix of cooperation and controversy in the India-Turkey relationship. Turkey and Pakistan maintain strong military and diplomatic relations, and Turkey has provided Pakistan with a variety of advanced weapons, including Bayraktar TB2 drones and MİLGEM corvette warships. A recent example of this collaboration is the PNS Babur, the latest warship built with Turkish assistance. If Turkey were to provide or export its latest bombs, such as the GAZAP and NEB-2, to Pakistan, Pakistan's military capabilities would be greatly enhanced. These advanced weapons would allow Pakistan to demonstrate greater levels of firepower, precision, and military strategic advantage within its defense portfolio. Such developments would have repercussions for security development in the South Asia region due to geographic sensitivity.
Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Turkish firm to invest $520 mn in solar equipment production
Agencies Turkish solar technology company CW Enerji will invest $520 million (TL 21.09 billion) under the government's HIT-30 incentive program to expand its high-efficiency solar panel manufacturing capacity in the Antalya Organized Industrial Zone, according to a recent report by Anadolu Agency (AA). The company currently produces high-efficiency TOPCon solar cells at its CW Solar Cell facility in the southwestern coastal city of Antalya, with an annual capacity of 1.2 gigawatts (GW). The facility is the largest of its kind in Türkiye and Europe. With the new investment, CW Enerji aims to boost capacity to 5 GW by 2028 as part of the project's second phase. The factory manufactures high-tech solar panels from ingot raw materials and sources over 80% of its components domestically. CW Enerji Chairperson Tarik Sarvan emphasized the strategic importance of local supply chains in a recent interview with AA. 'We will source the gases and chemicals needed in production from within Türkiye,' said Sarvan. 'This will protect local producers and help build a healthy ecosystem.' Sarvan founded the company in 2010, having gained experience in Europe's solar energy sector. Under the HIT-30 program, which aims to establish Türkiye as a global high-tech manufacturing hub by 2030, CW Enerji is supporting national solar energy goals. 'We will produce solar panels in line with Türkiye's VAT incentive regulations and with more than 80% domestic content,' Sarvan said.
See - Sada Elbalad
2 days ago
- Climate
- See - Sada Elbalad
Turkey Evacuates Thousands as Wildfires Rage
Israa Farhan Over 3,600 residents have been evacuated across Turkey as wildfires continue to sweep through multiple provinces during a record-breaking heatwave across the Mediterranean, authorities confirmed on Sunday. Firefighters are battling intense blazes in the southern provinces of Mersin and Antalya, as well as in central Usak. According to Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli, the fires in these areas are largely under control. However, active wildfires persist in the northwestern province of Bursa and northern Karabuk. In Bursa, home to much of Turkey's automotive industry, a major forest fire erupted on Saturday. The flames forced the temporary closure of a key highway connecting Istanbul and the western city of Izmir, Anadolu Agency reported. Dramatic footage showed raging flames engulfing trees near residential areas in Bursa, with thick smoke blanketing the skies above the city. Authorities evacuated approximately 1,765 people from the Kestel district alone, Yumakli said. Around 2,000 firefighters are on the ground, supported by six firefighting aircraft and four helicopters. In Karabuk, where large-scale fires have been burning for five consecutive days, 1,839 residents from 19 villages were evacuated. Firefighting efforts there are being supported by three airplanes and 16 helicopters amid extremely challenging conditions. Minister Yumakli warned that the situation remains critical, noting that the heatwave is expected to persist. He stated , 'We are going through dangerous times, and this will not be over in just two or three days.' Turkey's meteorological service forecast temperatures exceeding 40°C across several regions on Sunday, which is between 6 and 12 degrees above seasonal averages. On Saturday, temperatures in southeastern Turkey reached an unprecedented 50°C for the first time in recorded history. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
