At least 30 people have died in Istanbul in the past three days from drinking bootleg alcohol, with 80 others seeking treatment and 31 in intensive care. Deaths from counterfeit alcohol are on the rise in Turkey due to high prices of legal drinks, leading people to resort to cheaper alternatives. Authorities have detained suspects for selling counterfeit alcohol, seized 29 tons of bootleg alcohol, and revoked licenses of businesses selling counterfeit drinks, with the British Foreign Office issuing a warning to tourists about the dangers of fake alcohol in Turkey.
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‘Absolutely thrilled,’ says ousted lawmaker on Australia’s Palestine move – Middle East Monitor
Australian lawmaker Fatima Payman expressed joy after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the recognition of an independent Palestine at the upcoming UN General Assembly. Payman, who previously exited the Labor Party over this issue, called for sanctions against Israel and emphasized the need for alignment of actions with humanitarian principles amid ongoing violence in Gaza, where recent reports indicate significant casualties. Want More Context? 🔎
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