Day: November 13, 2022

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces has entered Kherson, where Russian troops retreated, and people welcomed them with joy.

“Today we all experience joy together. I don’t know if there is a single person who hasn’t watched the footage of our people in Kherson meeting with the Ukrainian defenders,” Zelenskyy said in a video message on his official Telegram channel.

“As of this evening, the defense forces have gained control of more than 60 settlements of Kherson district. Police started security measures,” he added.

He said after the withdrawal of Russian forces, many unexploded mines, bullets and ammunition remained in the region, Zelenskiy but mine clearance activities have been started by experts.

Source: Anadolu Agency

The demonstrations were organized after opposition Democratic Party of Albania (PD) and the Freedom Party (PL) urged Albanians to protest.

The main slogan, ”Albania is at risk,” took place in front of the Prime Ministry building.

Former President and PL Chairman Ilir Meta said the word of the citizens is one law, one mission.

“You are the one who keeps this country alive with your efforts and sacrifices. You have the right to demand responsibility for everything from the government and every office in this country. You keep the government and the state afloat with the taxes you pay,” said Meta.

Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha urged everyone to join the demonstrations to shape the country’s future.

”This extraordinarily large rally is a powerful siren of hope for every Albanian,” said Berisha.

At the end of the protest, demonstrators threw paint on the Prime Ministry building and lit candles on the stairs.

Police took additional measures to ensure security during the protest.

Source: Anadolu Agency

Lavrov met the foreign ministers of Indonesia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.

In his meeting with Indonesian Retno Marsudi, attention was paid to the practical aspects of bilateral relations, issues of interaction within the G20 and integration processes in the Asia-Pacific region.

With Foreign Minister of Laos Saleumxay Kommasith, Lavrov discussed international affairs and confirmed “the proximity or coincidence” of the approaches on key issues of the regional and global agenda.

Lavrov and Vietnamese top diplomat Bui Thanh Son spoke about a wide range of bilateral issues, including steps on the development of the Russian-Vietnamese partnership.

Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai discussed with Lavrov priority areas of cooperation, as well as topical issues on the international and regional agenda, primarily in the context of the upcoming summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Bangkok.

Source: Anadolu Agency

Ivan Toney scored twice for Brentford, including a stoppage time winner to shock Manchester City at Etihad Stadium.

Toney was named the man of the match.

Man City’s English star, Phil Foden, fired a left-footed volley to score their only goal near the end of the first half.

In 13 matches, Arsenal have 34 points before playing Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

Manchester City have 32 points in 14 matches to follow the Gunners.

Mid-table Brentford have 19 points.

The leagues around the globe will enter a mandatory break as the FIFA World Cup approaches.

Qatar 2022 will start Nov. 20.

Source: Anadolu Agency

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Türkiye is establishing an energy base on the Black Sea seabed and will use natural gas discovered there from next year onwards.

Erdogan also said parties to the grain deal that have allowed Ukrainian grain exports to world markets via the Black Sea should agree to extend it beyond its expiration on Nov.19.

Türkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) rejected a EU statement in which the bloc expressed concerns about the admission of the TRNC to the Organization of Turkic States as an observer member.

The Turkish foreign minister discussed developments related to the Russia-Ukraine war with his Estonian and Latvian counterparts in separate telephone calls.

The Temporary Charge d’affaires of the Swiss Embassy in Ankara was summoned to the Turkish Foreign Affairs Ministry following the forced entry of PKK terror group members and supporters into the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva.

Turkish security sources announced that Ugur Demirok, a senior member of the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO/PDY) was caught in an operation by the National Intelligence Organization (MIT).

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna told the Le Parisien newspaper that wo more French citizens have been detained in Iran, bringing the number of people from France held in the Islamic republic to seven.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba pledged to take advantage of opportunities to build relationships and promote political matters with the 10 ASEAN nations following the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC).

President Joe Biden again apologized to world leaders for the US’ withdrawal from the landmark 2016 Paris climate agreement, emphasizing that his administration has worked to reinstitute American leadership to fight the global phenomena

Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump filed a federal lawsuit in the state of Florida to not appear to testify at a deposition Monday before the House of Representatives committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.

NASA said it is on track to launch the Artemis I moon mission Nov. 16, which was delayed this time due to Tropical Storm Nicole.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, discussed “current issues on bilateral agenda” over the phone.

Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held four separate meetings with his Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, and Laotian counterparts.

Supporters of the PKK/YPG terror organization held a demonstration in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, calling for an end to Türkiye’s counter-terrorism operations in northern Iraq.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev discussed the process of normalization Saturday between Baku and Yerevan in a phone call with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron.

Aliyev warned that it is important to demonstrate a neutral, impartial and balanced approach in the normalizing process of relations between his country and Armenia.

Source: Anadolu Agency

Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard scored twice in the second half to bring a win for the Gunners.

Arsenal increased their points to 37 in 14 matches.

Manchester City are in the second spot with 32 points as the title contenders were beaten by Brentford at home.

Man City lost 2-1 as Ivan Toney scored twice for Brentford, including a stoppage time winner to shock Manchester City at Etihad Stadium.

Mid-table Brentford have 19 points.

After defeating the Wolves in an away match, English leaders Arsenal are now in high spirits before the 2022 FIFA World Cup that will start Nov. 20.

Following Sunday’s matches, the Premier League season will pause for Qatar 2022.

Newcastle United moved closer to Manchester City after they beat Chelsea 1-0 at St. James’ Park in Newcastle.

Joe Willock, a Newcastle midfielder, scored the winning goal in the 67th minute.

Third in Premier League, Newcastle have 30 points.

– Leicester City star Maddison limps off but fine now

On Saturday, Leicester City and England fans might be worried about James Maddison as the English forward was injured during a match against West Ham United.

Maddison was replaced by Dennis Praet.

But Maddison said there is nothing to worry about.

“Another win & another goal. Perfect way to finish before the break Injury isn’t too bad! A small problem that was causing a bit of soreness. Can’t wait to meet up with the lads Monday,” Maddison, 25, said on Twitter.

Leicester City won 2-0 in London as Maddison scored the opening goal against West Ham United.

One of the integral parts of the Foxes, Maddison was named Thursday to England’s World Cup squad.

He have scored seven goals in 13 Premier League appearances this season.

Source: Anadolu Agency

The Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) said the B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra collided and crashed at the Wings Over Dallas Airshow at Dallas Executive Airport.

“At this time it is unknown how many people were on both aircraft,” the agency said in a statement.

Footage on social media shows the small plane colliding with the bomber, causing it to split in two and crash.

Texas Governor Greg Abbot said on Twitter that the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Texas Department of Transportation are “assisting local officials in responding to this tragedy.”

The FAA said it will investigate the collision with the National Transportation Safety Board.

Source: Anadolu Agency

Inter had 17 wins in a row in the 2006-07 season to be the record holder in this field.

On Saturday, home team Napoli’s Nigerian star Victor Osimhen scored a header in the 15th minute at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

In the 31st minute, Polish midfielder Piotr Zielinski was in the area to curl the ball into the Udinese net as Napoli doubled the gap.

Eljif Elmas, another Napoli midfielder, scored a solo-effort goal on a counter attack in the second half.

Near the end of the match, Ilija Nestorovski and Lazar Samardzic scored for Udinese but Napoli won once again.

Napoli are having a dream season and are still unbeaten in the league.

The Naples club have 41 points after 13 wins and two draws to extend their lead at the top.

Napoli’s nearest opponents, second-placed Lazio and third-placed AC Milan have 30 points in 14 matches.

Lazio will visit Juventus in Turin, and AC Milan will face Fiorentina at home on Sunday.

Source: Anadolu Agency

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev warned that it is important to demonstrate a neutral, impartial and balanced approach in the normalizing process of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, according to a statement by his office.

He told his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, that recent remarks by Armenia contradict the process and the peace agenda.

Macron informed Aliyev that he will meet Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the 18th Summit of the Organization of Francophonie on Nov. 19, and reiterated France’s willingness to contribute to the process of normalization of relations.

The two presidents also exchanged views on the results of the Prague meeting on Oct. 6 held in a quadrilateral format with Azerbaijan, Armenia, the European Union and France, as well as the issues arising from the get-together.

Baku and Yerevan signed a Russia-brokered agreement Nov. 10, 2020, to end a 44-day conflict in the region and work toward a comprehensive resolution.

Azerbaijan liberated several cities and nearly 300 settlements and villages during the conflict.

The cease-fire is seen as a victory for Azerbaijan and a defeat for Armenia, whose armed forces withdrew in line with the agreement.

Source: Anadolu Agency