Erdogan Says Biden Faces a Test of Sincerity in Handling of the Gaza War

US President Joe Biden, right, and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attend the second day of the G7 summit in Borgo Egnazia, Italy on June 14, 2024 - File/Reuters
US President Joe Biden, right, and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attend the second day of the G7 summit in Borgo Egnazia, Italy on June 14, 2024 - File/Reuters
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Erdogan Says Biden Faces a Test of Sincerity in Handling of the Gaza War

US President Joe Biden, right, and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attend the second day of the G7 summit in Borgo Egnazia, Italy on June 14, 2024 - File/Reuters
US President Joe Biden, right, and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attend the second day of the G7 summit in Borgo Egnazia, Italy on June 14, 2024 - File/Reuters

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that US President Joe Biden is undergoing "a test of sincerity" in his handling of the Gaza war.

In an interview with reporters on his way back from the G7 Summit in Italy, Erdogan said Biden is expected to demonstrate that the Gaza ceasefire plan is not a calculated electoral tactic but a sincere effort to end the war.

He also said that Germany has softened its stance on sales of Eurofighter jets to Türkiye. In November, Türkiye said the country was in talks with Britain and Spain to buy Eurofighter Typhoons, though Germany objected the idea, Reuters reported.

"Eurofighters are important to us," he added.

Erdogan also said that inflation will be put on a more favorable position in the final quarter with the steps to be taken on interest rates.

"Policies aimed at rebalancing the economy are bearing fruit," Erdogan said.



Death Toll in Petrol Station Blast in Russia's Dagestan Rises to 12

In this photo released by Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, smoke and fire rises after an explosion killed multiple people at a gas station in the suburbs of Dagestan capital Makhachkala in Russia's Caspian Sea region. (Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service via AP)
In this photo released by Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, smoke and fire rises after an explosion killed multiple people at a gas station in the suburbs of Dagestan capital Makhachkala in Russia's Caspian Sea region. (Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service via AP)
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Death Toll in Petrol Station Blast in Russia's Dagestan Rises to 12

In this photo released by Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, smoke and fire rises after an explosion killed multiple people at a gas station in the suburbs of Dagestan capital Makhachkala in Russia's Caspian Sea region. (Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service via AP)
In this photo released by Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, smoke and fire rises after an explosion killed multiple people at a gas station in the suburbs of Dagestan capital Makhachkala in Russia's Caspian Sea region. (Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service via AP)

The death toll in an explosion at a petrol station in Russia's Caspian Sea region of Dagestan has risen to 12, including two children, the emergencies ministry said on Saturday.
The blast, which occurred on Friday outside the regional capital of Makhachkala, also injured 23 people, it said.
Healthcare minister aide Alexei Kuznetsov said that four people remained in hospitals, including one in serious condition, Russian state news agency RIA reported.
According to Reuters, Dagenergo, the regional power operator, said on Friday the blast damaged "energy objects" and that power supply was partially disrupted in nearby districts. An emergency regime was declared in the district, local authorities said.
A local branch of the Investigative Committee, which deals with serious crimes in Russia, said it had opened a criminal case and was establishing the circumstances of the incident.
Local authorities declared Sept. 28 a day of mourning in the region.