June 27, 2024

Daily News Brief

Israel's Gallant threatens to return Lebanon to 'Stone Age' https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-israels-gallant-threatens-to-return-lebanon-to-stone-age-18177343 Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant asserted during a visit to Washington that Israel's military could push Lebanon "back to the Stone Age" in a potential conflict with Hezbollah. However, he emphasised that Israel prefers a diplomatic resolution concerning the Israel-Lebanon border. Gallant also disclosed discussions with senior US officials about post-war governance in Gaza. *) UN ready to deploy police force to Gaza — official https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-un-ready-to-deploy-police-force-to-gaza-official-18177343 The United Nations is prepared to respond to any request from member states to deploy a police force to Gaza, stated Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN’s Deputy Secretary-General for Peace Operations. "If we are called on by the relevant bodies to help, of course, we would do our best," Lacroix said at a press conference at UN headquarters in New York. *) Coup bid in Bolivia fails as Arce mobilises people, arrests mastermind https://www.trtworld.com/latin-america/coup-bid-in-bolivia-fails-as-arce-mobilises-people-arrests-mastermind-18177323 Bolivian soldiers have withdrawn from positions outside government buildings, where they had gathered with tanks in what President Luis Arce described as an attempted coup. Under the command of the army chief, the troops attempted to breach the door of the presidential palace, prompting international condemnation. The soldiers retreated after several hours, as supporters of President Arce waved Bolivian flags and cheered in a central square. President Arce appointed a new army commander who ordered the troops to stand down, while the army chief was arrested and is under investigation for the coup attempt. *) EU, Ukraine expected to sign security pact https://www.trtworld.com/europe/eu-ukraine-expected-to-sign-security-pact-18177332 The European Union is set to sign a security agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, pledging ongoing support for weapons, military training, and other aid to Kiev. Expected to be signed on Thursday, the agreement outlines the EU's commitment to nine security and defence areas, including arms deliveries, military training, defence industry cooperation, and demining. And finally… *) Türkiye beat Czechia to take Crescent Stars to Euro knockout stage https://www.trtworld.com/europe/turkiye-beat-czech-republic-to-take-crescent-stars-to-euro-knockout-stage-18177341 Türkiye held off a spirited comeback from Czechia to secure a 2-1 victory, confirming second place in Euro 2024 Group F and advancing to the last-16 stage where they will face Austria. The Czechs faced an uphill battle after Antonin Barak's 20th-minute dismissal severely impacted their chances. Türkiye capitalised with Hakan Calhanoglu's 51st-minute goal, but Tomas Soucek's equaliser 16 minutes later kept the game tense. In a dramatic finish, Türkiye sealed the win with a stoppage-time strike from Cenk Tosun, ending the match on a high note and setting sights on further advancement in the tournament.