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Novaya Gazeta Europe
2 days ago
- Politics
- Novaya Gazeta Europe
Chechnya hosts official wedding celebration of youngest Kadyrov son — Novaya Gazeta Europe
Celebrations are underway in Chechnya to mark the official wedding of Adam Kadyrov, the 17-year-old and youngest son of Chechen head Ramzan Kadyrov, Novaya Gazeta Europe has learned. The celebration was timed to coincide with the first day of the month of Muharram, with Thursday marking the start of the Islamic New Year. Invitees included high-ranking dignitaries from the Middle East. A source in the Russian Foreign Ministry told Novaya Europe that the UAE's Ambassador to Russia, Dr. Mohamed Ahmad Al Jaber, had interrupted his vacation in Abu Dhabi to fly to the Chechen capital Grozny on Friday to congratulate Kadyrov's third son. Kadyrov's daughter, Aishat Kadyrova, confirmed that the family was celebrating Adam's wedding in a series of Instagram stories posted on Friday. According to Novaya Europe sources, preparations for the official wedding ceremony began months ago, with the Chechen authorities aiming to make the wedding a grand event on the political stage too. However, the wedding has had to be postponed at least once. According to a Novaya Europe source familiar with the situation, this was primarily due to attempts by Ramzan Kadyrov to arrange a private audience between Vladimir Putin and his youngest son. Adam Kadyrov reportedly entered into an Islamic marriage with the daughter of Chechen senator Suleyman Geremeyev on 8 June 2024, the same day his brother Zelimkhan married. Novaya Europe reported at the time that Putin had welcomed both of Kadyrov's eldest sons, Akhmat and Zelimkhan, to the Kremlin ahead of their marriages in 2023 and 2024. However, according to Novaya Europe sources, Kadyrov was unsuccessful in arranging a private audience for Adam, who was 16 at the time, in the Kremlin, likely due to his young age. It is thought the pressure to marry the Kadyrov sons off so early was down to their father's poor state of health, a source told Novaya Europe. The Chechen authorities have only confirmed that the wedding of the second Kadyrov son, Zelimkhan, who had received Putin's blessing, had gone ahead to the granddaughter of Adam Delimkhanov, the State Duma deputy for Chechnya.
Spectator
7 days ago
- Politics
- Spectator
The Isis threat to Syria hasn't gone away
Just as things were starting to get better in Syria, an attack against the Christian community has shaken the country. In the suburbs of Damascus, a suspected Isis member entered the Mar Elias Church during Sunday mass, opened fire on the Greek Orthodox worshipers and then detonated a suicide vest. So far, the Syrian Health Ministry has confirmed at least 20 dead and 52 injured. As I arrived at the scene, armed members of the security forces were closing off the premises, trying to herd away the anxious locals who had gathered. Rubble and shattered glass on the streets, inside pools of blood. The Syrian White Helmets were picking through the broken furniture and looking for unexploded ordnance with a dog. A dazed priest was picking up scattered religious items from the floor. It is a step back for Syria, a grim reminder of the 14-year-long civil war that ravaged the country 'I was at home a few streets down when I heard the attack,' said George, a local living in the area. 'Then I heard the explosion – different from the ones coming from Iranian missiles that are being intercepted in our skies these days. As I arrived, I saw the chaos and smelled the blood. I couldn't go in. I'm Greek Catholic, they are Greek Orthodox, but I'm sure I know the dead, some are probably my relatives. What can I say? Right now I don't feel anything.' Speculation about the attacker's identity quickly spread among those gathered. 'He was Chechen or some other Caucasian!' exclaimed Maria, another resident in the neighbourhood. 'I know a radical previously came to convert people in this church, and the security threw him out. It must have been a revenge for that.' Syria's Interior Ministry confirmed that Isis was behind the attack. The police and plainclothes members of the new security, armed with Kalashnikovs, were quick to react, setting up many checkpoints around the city. Cars were searched and pedestrians tapped down. This was the worst attack that Isis carried out since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Following the implosion of the previous regime, Ahmad al-Sharaa and his group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), took over the government. Despite coming from a radical Islamist background and once being allied to Isis, the new administration promised to protect minorities, including Syria's sizeable Christian communities. They claim many Isis cells have been busted, planned attacks thwarted, but this one slipped through. It is a step back for Syria, a grim reminder of the 14-year-long civil war that ravaged the country. The biggest challenge to Interim President al-Sharaa was to unify the countless armed groups of various ideologies, ethnic and religious denominations. Considerable steps have been achieved, like striking deals with the Kurdish-run Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Turkey-backed Syrian National Army (SNA). Isis, however, is still a headache and is here to stay.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Is Israel-Iran war about to get bigger, broader, bloodier? Netanyahu–Khamenei's conflict is now on a knife's edge
As leaders of the G7 gathered in Canada this week, the bloodshed between Israel and Iran cast a long shadow over their summit. Yet their hands appear tied. Despite the intense aerial assaults and civilian casualties, there is little sign that world powers will intervene meaningfully. The military exchanges, while escalating, have not crossed into the territory of total war. Israel claims it has air supremacy over Tehran. Its latest strikes targeted key nuclear and military installations. In return, Iran fired missiles into Tel Aviv, killing three civilians. Tehran reports hundreds of deaths from Israeli airstrikes. Israel's government claims its latest operations are "a targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival," as stated by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Still, despite the fury in the skies, neither side has yet used its most destructive weapons. The conflict has not turned nuclear. The United States, though affected, its embassy in Tel Aviv sustained minor damage, is avoiding direct action. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Social Security Recipients Under $2,384/Mo Now Entitled To 12 "Kickbacks" This Month (Tap for List) SuperSavings Learn More Undo 'If Khamenei continues to fire missiles at the Israeli home front, Tehran will burn,' said Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz, in a warning aimed at halting Iran's retaliatory strikes. WWIII: Trump, Putin, and the possibility of escalation US President Donald Trump, writing on Truth Social, signalled support for Israel but held back from calling for American boots on the ground. Live Events 'Certain Iranian hardliner's spoke bravely, but they didn't know what was about to happen. They are all DEAD now, and it will only get worse!' Trump declared. He urged Iran to 'make a deal, before there is nothing left.' Yet Trump also left room for diplomacy. He reportedly suggested that Vladimir Putin could broker a ceasefire. While this may seem unlikely, the idea hints at how neither Washington nor Moscow wants to be dragged directly into the fray—at least for now. Putin himself has not spoken directly about the matter. But his Chechen commander, General Apti Alaudinov, did not mince words. 'World War 3… has already taken on a new turn and a new momentum,' he wrote on Telegram, calling for the mobilisation of up to one million troops. His message: 'We all need to unite, unite, unite at all levels.' A regional fire, not yet a global inferno For now, Israel and Iran remain locked in a bilateral conflict with global consequences but limited global involvement. Neither Saudi Arabia nor Turkey has signalled any intention to intervene. The Houthis continue their own campaign of attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, kept in check by occasional US airstrikes. Yet observers warn of how easily that could change. A significant miscalculation, say, a US bombing of Tehran or the transfer of a nuclear weapon from Russia or North Korea to Iran could ignite a full-scale war. One analyst described the current moment as 'peak danger', the point at which escalation seems inevitable but might still be avoidable. World War III: Netanyahu's tactics and the Gaza connection Netanyahu's critics argue that his recent decisions are driven more by political survival than national defence. As the war in Gaza drags on with rising global condemnation, some believe the strikes on Iran are meant to shift the conversation. 'When Netanyahu faces global pressure, he makes a move to relieve the psychological burden on himself,' wrote a commentator from Turkey's Yeni Şafak. The same article accused Netanyahu of orchestrating massacres under the guise of distributing aid, likening his actions to 'Hitler reincarnated in the form of a devil.' Meanwhile, European activists aboard the "Madleen" yacht—attempting to deliver aid to Gaza—were intercepted by Israeli forces, in a scene reminiscent of the 2010 Mavi Marmara incident. This time, the passengers were mostly European, and Israel acted with more restraint. Still, violence continues. In Gaza, airstrikes and aid deliveries happen simultaneously. In one instance, Israeli forces reportedly opened fire on civilians during a food distribution. Who holds the trigger? Observers are divided. Some liken the October 7 Hamas attacks to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, a potential spark for global war. Hamas, some argue, wants to provoke a wider conflict that draws in Iran and Russia against the US and Israel. So far, though, the world has not taken the bait. Iran is weakened, its allies cautious. Russia is focused on Ukraine. America, especially under Trump, remains reluctant to intervene unless Israel faces a dire threat. What's more likely is a continuation of Israel's aim to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions by force—an objective Trump supports from the sidelines. When he pulled out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the move accelerated Iran's nuclear programme. Now Israel is taking action to stop it outright. Could things still spiral out of control? Certainly. The conflict, like dry tinder, awaits a single spark. If that comes—from a misfire, a direct hit on a holy site, or the delivery of a nuclear weapon—then a broader war could erupt overnight. But until then, the G7's carefully worded calls for de-escalation will continue. The bombings will go on. And Netanyahu, under fire both at home and abroad, may yet try to pull the world deeper into war. Whether the world follows—or walks away—will determine if we are witnessing the beginning of World War III.
Daily Record
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Boxer Abu Yusupov dies after being stabbed in sickening train station attack
Abu Yusupov, an unbeaten boxer, has died aged 39 after being stabbed in the neck in a sickening attack at a train station. Boxer Abu Yusupov has tragically lost his life at the age of 39 following a knife attack at a Berlin train station incident. Yusupov was fatally wounded in the neck during an altercation at Gesundbrunnen train station on Tuesday, according to reports from German publication Tagesspiegel via The Sun. The boxer succumbed to his stab injuries., despite efforts from police to resuscitate him and subsequent emergency transport to hospital, reports the Mirror. In their heartfelt statement, the World Boxing Council said: "WBC mourns the passing of Abu Yusupov Undefeated Chechen boxer Abu Yusupov (9-0-1), 39, was fatally stabbed in Berlin, Germany." Detailing his career achievements, they continued that in his recent January match, he gained victory over Giorgi Kandelaki through decision and is survived by a loving family comprising his spouse and three children, reports the Daily Star. Remembering his spirit, WBC added: "His story of perseverance and love for boxing will forever be etched in our sport. The entire WBC family and its President, Mauricio Sulaiman, send our deepest condolences to Abu's family and friends during this difficult time." Yusupov began his professional boxing journey with a stunning 39-second knockout against Benjamin Kunz and maintained an unblemished record in the ring with nine wins – seven by knockout. One of his triumphs includes outboxing Giorgi Kandelaki this January in a six-round contest decided by the judges. One tribute said: "Rest in peace to a true fighter, both in the ring and in life. Your strength, heart, and friendship will never be forgotten. You may be gone, but your spirit will keep swinging with us forever," one fan posted. Berlin Police have launched a probe into the circumstances surrounding his death. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Undefeated boxer, 39, dies after being stabbed in sickening train station attack
Abu Yusupov, an unbeaten boxer who had fought nine times in the ring and won on every occasion, has died aged 39 after being stabbed in the neck in a sickening attack at a train station Abu Yusupov has tragically lost his life aged 39 following a knife attack at a Berlin train station incident. According to reports from German publication Tagesspiegel via The Sun, Yusupov was fatally wounded in the neck during an altercation at Gesundbrunnen train station on Tuesday. Despite efforts from police to resuscitate him and subsequent emergency transport to hospital, the boxer succumbed to his stab injuries. In their heartfelt statement, the World Boxing Council said: "WBC mourns the passing of Abu Yusupov Undefeated Chechen boxer Abu Yusupov (9-0-1), 39, was fatally stabbed in Berlin, Germany." Detailing his career achievements, they continued that in his recent January match, he gained victory over Giorgi Kandelaki through decision and is survived by a loving family comprising his spouse and three children, reports the Daily Star. Remembering his spirit, WBC added: "His story of perseverance and love for boxing will forever be etched in our sport. The entire WBC family and its President, Mauricio Sulaiman, send our deepest condolences to Abu's family and friends during this difficult time." Yusupov began his professional boxing journey with a stunning 39-second knockout against Benjamin Kunz and maintained an unblemished record in the ring with nine wins – seven by knockout. One of his triumphs includes outboxing Giorgi Kandelaki this January in a six-round contest decided by the judges. One tribute said: "Rest in peace to a true fighter, both in the ring and in life. "Your strength, heart, and friendship will never be forgotten. You may be gone, but your spirit will keep swinging with us forever," one fan posted. Berlin Police have launched a probe into the circumstances surrounding his death.
