The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters and detained dozens of international activists, among them a Pakistani named Saad Edhi, his father said on Monday. Edhi, the grandson of Pakistani philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi who founded the Edhi Foundation charity organization, joined the latest Global Sumud Flotilla last […]
Cyprus
Britain says it’s not at war after drone strikes its base in Cyprus
Britain is not at war, the government said Monday, despite saying it would allow the U.S. to use British bases during its war with Iran and after a Royal Air Force base in Cyprus was struck by an Iranian-made drone. Sirens sounded again at RAF Akrotiri on Monday and British warplanes were scrambled, apparently in […]
Fear of Iranian missiles forces Israelis to flee by sea to Cyprus
TEL AVIV – Growing fears of Iranian missile strikes have triggered panic among Israeli citizens, prompting many to flee the country by sea using risky routes toward Cyprus. According to a report published by Dawn, hundreds of Israeli citizens are gathering at ports such as Herzliya, Haifa, and Ashkelon, seeking boats to escape the country. […]
Protesters attack Cyprus TV over Covid measures, vaccines
Protesters against coronavirus measures and vaccines attacked a Cypriot television station and torched cars outside the building in Nicosia on Sunday evening, the station said. Police confirmed the incident at Sigma TV and said around 2,500 protesters went to the network after a larger protest outside the presidential palace against a Covid “Safepass” and “forced” […]
Cyprus worst forest fire in decades kills four
Cyprus said a deadly forest fire that was the worst to hit the island in decades was close to being brought under control Sunday after water bombing by Greek and Israeli aircraft. Fanned by strong winds, the fire broke out Saturday afternoon and swept through the southern foothills of the Troodos mountain range as the […]
Turkish ship to begin drilling south of Cyprus by Tuesday: energy minister
ISTANBUL: The Turkish drillship Yavuz will begin drilling for oil and gas southwest of Cyprus on Monday or Tuesday, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said, in a move which has intensified tensions between the two countries. Ankara said on Thursday it had sent the ship to the area where Greek Cypriot authorities have already awarded hydrocarbon […]
More than a scent
Before Cyprus gained fame as the mythical birthplace of the goddess of love Aphrodite nearly three millennia ago, Cyprus was known around the Mediterranean for its perfumes, scents that the mighty queens of Egypt coveted. What appears to have distinguished the Cypriot fragrances was the quality of the rich olive oil in which the ancient […]
AEO joins hands with PLAYFAIR to kick off global migration
With over 5000 alumni and 200,000+ IELTS registrations, AEO Pakistan has established itself as the most trusted Australian & Global Education Specialist and IELTS Official Test Centre over the past two decades. On popular demand, AEO Pakistan recently launched global migration opportunities powered by PLAYFAIR, Australian award-winning migration advice and assistance firm with over 30 […]
Which way will Turkey go?
The Treaty of Lausanne is due to expire in 2023. This has triggered a debate on how Turkey sees the opportunity and how it would choose to act. Will it seek to resurrect the Ottoman Empire or something resembling it in Europe? Will the geopolitical maps be redrawn? Will Turkey project hard power leading to […]