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World leaders have congratulated Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after he won re-election  in a historic run-off that posed the biggest challenge to his 20 years in power. Erdogan  won Turkey’s presidency with 52.14 percent of the votes, said the head of the Supreme Election Council, Ahmet Yener, on Sunday, making the results official. With 99.43 percent of ballot boxes opened, Erdogan’s rival  Kemal Kilicdaroglu  received 47.86 percent of votes, Yener said. With a gap of more than two million votes between candidates, the rest of the uncounted ballots will not change the result, he added. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3Ui-iQFIS8 The elections, in which more than 64 million Turks at home and abroad were entitled to vote, took place against a background of a cost-of-living crisis that saw inflation peak at 85 percent in October and  earthquakes  in February that killed more than 50,000 people. Erdogan, 69, who came to power in 2003, initially as prime mi...

The US Army is looking for a replacement for its warhorse, the Patriot Air Defense System. Its future interceptor will have a 360-degree view of the battlespace and can take on threats from greater distances and any vector. Towards this goal, the US Army recently tested two new air-defense sensors manufactured by Raytheon Missiles and Defense at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The new Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) will be a crucial technology that the force will finalize in the future air defense interceptor. It will replace the Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target (Patriot). Raytheon has designed the system on the premise that it has ‘No time for Blind Spot.’ The Future Interceptor program will target air, missile, and hypersonic threats within the ‘lower-tier portion of the ballistic missile defense battlespace.’ Desired capabilities for the future interceptor include increased velocity and maneuverability. As opposed to the rec...

Dubai News As Eid A Fitr approaches, many people in the UAE are planning their vacations to celebrate the occasion with their loved ones. Here is a list of the top Eid getaways that are perfect for a long weekend. India India is the most searched country this Eid. Eid in India is a time of togetherness, reflection and celebration, and it is observed with great fervor and spirit across the country. India blends ancient mosques and modern skyscrapers, bustling bazaars, exotic spices, and lush natural beauty. The bazaars offer unique handicrafts, textiles and art, while the natural beauty ranges from snow-capped peaks to sun-kissed beaches. Egypt Following India is Egypt, where family gatherings and endless festivities paint the country with an air of joy and excitement. The scent of frankincense and myrrh fills the air as towering pyramids rise in the distance, adorned with hieroglyphics telling stories of ancient civilizations. UAE The UAE is up next, offerin...