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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan rejected Israel’s formal recognition of the Armenian genocide, arguing there is no genocide in Turkey’s history and linking the move to Israel’s Gaza war; he lamented Gaza casualties, invoked Turkey’s historical protection of Jews during World War II, and cited the worsening of Turkey–Israel relations amid the conflict.
The White House marks Armenian Remembrance Day with a presidential message honoring victims of the Meds Yeghern, expressing solidarity with Armenian Americans and Armenians worldwide, and reaffirming a strengthened US-Armenia partnership to promote stability and peace in the South Caucasus, guided by peace through strength.
Actor Joe Manganiello debuted his new girlfriend, actress Caitlin O'Connor, at the 20th annual Children of Armenian Fund (COAF) Holiday Gala in New York City, just five months after filing for divorce from Sofia Vergara. The couple, who reportedly met in September, attended the event together, where Manganiello was honored with the organization's Humanitarian Award. During his speech, Manganiello spoke about his Armenian ancestry and the impact of the Armenian Genocide. The event raised over $10 million for COAF. Meanwhile, Vergara has been spotted with orthopedic surgeon Justin Saliman.
Kim Kardashian breaks her silence on the Hamas attacks on Israel, expressing her love and support for her Jewish friends and family. She relates her sensitivity to the atrocities to her campaigning against the Armenian genocide. Kardashian calls for compassion towards innocent victims caught in the crosshairs of conflict and urges people to reach out to those who are hurting. She also highlights the humanitarian crisis in Artsakh and the need for justice. Kardashian previously urged President Joe Biden to prevent another Armenian genocide and donated $1 million to the Armenia Fund.
Kim Kardashian sparked mixed reactions on social media after teasing her first campaign as the new face of Marc Jacobs. While some fans expressed disappointment and questioned why Kardashian was chosen over other models, others praised the striking close-up shot. In addition to the fashion news, Kardashian also shared an article about the Armenian genocide, a cause she has been vocal about in the past.
Turkey's state radio and television agency is investigating reports that Disney Plus canceled an upcoming series on Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founding father of Turkey, amid pressure from Armenian American advocacy groups concerned about the portrayal of Ataturk's role in the Armenian genocide. Disney confirmed that the series will instead be released as two films, with the first airing on Fox in Turkey on Oct. 29 and the second premiering in Turkish theaters on Dec. 22. The company did not provide a reason for the change but stated it was part of its "revised content distribution strategy." Ataturk is widely celebrated in Turkey, and insulting his name is a criminal offense. Turkey disputes the Armenian genocide, while historians estimate that 1.5 million Armenians, Assyrians, and Greeks were killed between 1915 and 1923.
President Joe Biden issued a statement on Armenian Remembrance Day, acknowledging the Armenian genocide and pledging to never forget the lives lost. He reflected on the resilience of the Armenian people and their ability to rebuild their communities and preserve their culture. Biden called for a renewed commitment to speaking out against hate, standing up for human rights, and preventing atrocities, and urged for a better future where all people can live with dignity, security, and respect.