Middle East News http://feed.informer.com/digests/YOIQWNL8IM/feeder Middle East News Respective post owners and feed distributors Thu, 11 Jun 2015 09:05:19 -0400 Feed Informer http://feed.informer.com/ Erdoğan calls Netanyahu the 'Hitler of our time' https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/erdogan-calls-netanyahu-the-hitler-of-our-time-198915 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:18219e51-171a-bf06-7e71-2ec3c5468cc6 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:59:20 -0400 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has branded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the "Hitler of our time" in response to the ongoing violence in Gaza. Türkiye Fidan, Lavrov discuss bilateral ties, energy cooperation at ASEAN summit https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/fidan-lavrov-discuss-bilateral-ties-energy-cooperation-at-asean-summit-198914 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:f4b92bcc-b664-3f2e-6981-5a36f9e3148a Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:52:24 -0400 Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Friday at the ASEAN Summit in Laos and discussed bilateral relations as well as energy and economic cooperation. Türkiye Visitor ban as parliament debates stray dog bill https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/visitor-ban-as-parliament-debates-stray-dog-bill-198913 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:65c48fdf-e2f9-7cbb-7163-1bfb39c8a663 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:30:19 -0400 A visitor ban has been imposed on the Turkish parliament in anticipation of discussions on a contentious bill regarding the handling of stray dogs. Türkiye Turkish forces 'neutralize' 15 PKK members in Iraq, Syria https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-forces-neutralize-15-pkk-members-in-iraq-syria-198912 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:8ce4d21d-a53a-82f1-ae91-7712d7246624 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:33:58 -0400 A total of 15 PKK members have been "neutralized" in Iraq and Syria, the Defense Ministry said on July 26. World Greece signs deal to buy F-35 jets https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/greece-signs-deal-to-buy-f-35-jets-198911 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:2c29e386-62eb-133e-794e-fce4e27e185f Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:28:17 -0400 Greece formally approved an offer to buy 20 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from the United States as part of a major defense overhaul, government officials said on July 25. World Russian bombing suspect extradited from Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/russian-bombing-suspect-extradited-from-turkiye-198906 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:7a3e3b2b-e519-daef-f2d6-e7c54bfb641b Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:17:25 -0400 A Russian citizen detained in southwestern Türkiye following a bomb attack in Moscow has been extradited to Russia by Turkish authorities. Türkiye Two top figures in Sinaloa drug cartel in US custody https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/two-top-figures-in-sinaloa-drug-cartel-in-us-custody-198905 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:96ab2845-cd36-389c-77d0-616f94271995 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:12:30 -0400 U.S. agents arrested two top leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel in Texas on July 25, the justice department said, striking a major blow to one of the most powerful and violent criminal organizations in the world. World Türkiye urges global action to halt 'Israeli atrocities' https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-urges-global-action-to-halt-israeli-atrocities-198903 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:4568c062-fd3e-de67-f94a-fee4d04b1a8d Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:07:01 -0400 Türkiye's top security council has urged the international community to immediately stop "Israeli atrocities" in order to bring peace to the region. Türkiye Obama endorsement adds momentum to Harris White House bid https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/obama-endorsement-adds-momentum-to-harris-white-house-bid-198896 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:68b8f8a1-3be6-e185-7986-80d2aedf7a06 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:32:25 -0400 Former U.S. president Barack Obama endorsed his fellow Democrat Kamala Harris' bid for the White House on Friday, delivering a major boost to her campaign to beat Donald Trump in November's presidential election. World Court files rare request to parliament after murder case https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/court-files-rare-request-to-parliament-after-murder-case-198893 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:2ea9f1a0-bee6-092d-0827-ed5c5c1fa083 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:05:57 -0400 A Balıkesir court has forwarded its detailed rationale regarding a highly publicized murder case to the parliamentary commission, advocating for amendments in the execution law in a rare request.   Türkiye France's high-speed railway hit by 'sabotage' hours before Olympics https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/frances-high-speed-railway-hit-by-sabotage-hours-before-olympics-198892 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:d474e679-1575-902f-355c-b382f711ea1d Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:03:05 -0400 France's high-speed rail network was hit by arson attacks that disrupted travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers on Friday, just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. World Businesses, experts more optimistic about inflation than consumers https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/businesses-experts-more-optimistic-about-inflation-than-consumers-198891 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:2ec587cc-27cc-2d89-ddf5-0066c460b18e Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:59:19 -0400 Businesses appear to be more optimistic about the inflation outlook than households, a survey by the Central Bank has shown. Economy Germany objects to Türkiye’s status bid for döner kebab https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/germany-objects-to-turkiyes-status-bid-for-doner-kebab-198889 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:7cbb1453-45e2-4a01-04cd-8697058f8116 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 03:43:21 -0400 The German Food and Agriculture Ministry has lodged an objection with the European Union regarding Türkiye's application to register döner kebab as its traditional dish.   Türkiye Alstom accelerates investments in Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/alstom-accelerates-investments-in-turkiye-198888 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:04a2ec22-7eec-9ef0-3101-604e69baf292 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 03:37:29 -0400 France-based Alstom has furthered its investments in Türkiye by acquiring Duray Ulaşım Sistemleri in the northwestern industrial province of Bursa. Economy Tüpraş says previously purchased Iraqi oil to be delivered in September https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/tupras-says-previously-purchased-iraqi-oil-to-be-delivered-in-september-198887 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:17782a18-1139-25ed-95f8-d83885f04cd9 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 03:34:21 -0400 Tüpraş refinery has said that the oil previously purchased from Iraq’s state oil company will be delivered in September. Economy Istanbul Airport remains Europe's busiest air hub https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/istanbul-airport-remains-europes-busiest-air-hub-198885 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:05ad4fe5-d64b-f4de-1e97-2d186c5a9c0c Fri, 26 Jul 2024 02:59:39 -0400 Istanbul Airport remained the busiest air hub in Europe from July 15 to 21, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu has said. Economy Komodo dragons have teeth coated in iron to kill prey https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/komodo-dragons-have-teeth-coated-in-iron-to-kill-prey-198883 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:8649ec10-9770-ca39-1601-9140783ba65b Fri, 26 Jul 2024 02:37:37 -0400 The fearsome Komodo dragon, native to Indonesia and the world's largest living lizard, has a coat of iron on its razor-like teeth to help it kill its prey, scientists found in a study published on July 24. Arts & Life Comic-Con returns to San Diego https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/comic-con-returns-to-san-diego-198882 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:435fbd34-be3d-2e75-0962-29560e5cd00f Fri, 26 Jul 2024 02:36:25 -0400 Actors, filmmakers, comic book authors and illustrators and fans are making their way to the San Diego Convention Center for a weekend Arts & Life Basilica Cistern to host Czech artists at unique exhibit https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/basilica-cistern-to-host-czech-artists-at-unique-exhibit-198881 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:2ca2634c-7c6a-928e-ed2a-49b095c408de Fri, 26 Jul 2024 02:33:00 -0400 ‘Gates of the Underground - Touching Space with Transition and Reflection’ will display works by two Czech artists in the unique historical ambiance of Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern Arts & Life Philippines races to avoid 'environmental catastrophe' from oil spill https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/philippines-races-to-avoid-environmental-catastrophe-from-oil-spill-198877 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:8141d70b-ac87-a020-33a1-1e16405fcef2 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 02:32:59 -0400 The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday raced to offload 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil from a sunken tanker and prevent an "environmental catastrophe" in Manila Bay. World Students’ bank accounts used in money laundering scheme https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/students-bank-accounts-used-in-money-laundering-scheme-198879 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:a77fcb52-2a07-42c0-4094-a2f7d3d34da3 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 02:28:48 -0400 Hundreds of students have been implicated in a money laundering scheme, where many were tricked into renting out their bank accounts, resulting in substantial prison sentences. Türkiye 'Puffer fish cause over $2.17 million in annual damage to economy' https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/puffer-fish-cause-over-2-17-million-in-annual-damage-to-economy-198878 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:169d6c7e-c501-1345-3f3e-adbb4227c58c Fri, 26 Jul 2024 02:25:49 -0400 The rapidly increasing population of puffer fish in the Mediterranean Sea is wreaking havoc on the economy, inflicting damages amounting to over $2.17 million, while also imperiling the marine ecosystem, an expert has warned. Türkiye Turkish swimmer boldly conquers shark-infested channel https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-swimmer-boldly-conquers-shark-infested-channel-198876 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:25e76be2-04a0-400b-97f6-aa9d23ba1658 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 02:23:06 -0400 Deniz Kayadelen, the ice swimming world champion, has achieved an impressive feat by swimming across the shark-infested Catalina Channel in Los Angeles in 14 hours and 49 minutes. Türkiye Paris braces for 'most incredible' Olympics opening ceremony https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/paris-braces-for-most-incredible-olympics-opening-ceremony-198874 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:b1801628-d651-82b5-8dd8-48689c015560 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 02:21:43 -0400 Thousands of athletes are set to sail through central Paris on Friday during an unprecedented and high-risk Olympics opening ceremony that will showcase the country's hugely ambitious vision for the Games. World Museums, archaeological sites welcome nearly 14 mln visitors in 6 months https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/museums-archaeological-sites-welcome-nearly-14-mln-visitors-in-6-months-198875 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:65e68898-a309-9570-8a1b-3b29f668529b Fri, 26 Jul 2024 02:20:49 -0400 The country’s museums and archaeological sites have attracted almost 14 million visitors in the first six months of the year, seeing a considerable uptick compared to the same period last year, the Culture and Tourism Ministry has announced. Türkiye Türkiye says clearing Syrian territories of terrorists firstly benefits Syria https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-says-clearing-syrian-territories-of-terrorists-firstly-benefits-syria-198869 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:660c77ea-fc03-95f2-c466-35c4fb2836d7 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 02:04:05 -0400 Türkiye's national security council (MGK) reiterated on Thursday that clearing Syrian territory of separatist terrorists would foremost safeguard Syria's interests and ensure lasting peace. Türkiye Türkiye welcomes Yemen peace deal, urges continued dialogue https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-welcomes-yemen-peace-deal-urges-continued-dialogue-198873 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:3f15f5d2-e0e1-7c48-2a8a-1010bfccef95 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 01:58:30 -0400 Türkiye on Thursday expressed support for a new agreement between Yemeni sides aimed at reducing tensions and called for further steps toward lasting peace in the conflict-ridden nation. Türkiye FM blasts Netanyahu supporters https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/fm-blasts-netanyahu-supporters-198872 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:7aabc27c-1a17-3a34-5f71-13b83c8caf61 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 01:56:11 -0400 Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday condemned those applauding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the U.S. Congress, branding them as endorsers of a "bloody criminal." Türkiye US arrests top leaders of Mexico drug cartel https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/us-arrests-top-leaders-of-mexico-drug-cartel-198871 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:468f7063-634d-3cf3-d13e-b6d7d0195fb8 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 01:48:40 -0400 U.S. agents arrested two top leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel in Texas on Thursday, the justice department said, striking a major blow to one of the most powerful and violent criminal organizations in the world. World Harris 'will not be silent' on Gaza after tough talks with Netanyahu https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/harris-will-not-be-silent-on-gaza-after-tough-talks-with-netanyahu-198870 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:8adc4854-a0d6-fcbf-b80d-104914070732 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 01:43:30 -0400 Kamala Harris signaled a major shift on U.S. Gaza policy Thursday, with the presidential hopeful telling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seal a peace deal and insisting she would not be "silent" on the suffering in the Palestinian enclave. World Aselsan pledges to enter among top defense firms worldwide by 2030 https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/aselsan-pledges-to-enter-among-top-defense-firms-worldwide-by-2030-198866 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:bdf39b4c-3173-2d48-61af-badc81ec013d Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:38:01 -0400 Turkish firm Aselsan attended the Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K., where Ahmet Akyol, the company's CEO, told state-run Anadolu Agency that the military provider is working hard to be one of the top 30 defense companies by 2030. Economy World's richest 1 pct ‘gained $42 trillion in a decade’ https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/worlds-richest-1-pct-gained-42-trillion-in-a-decade-198862 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:c6d3e20b-060f-21a7-01c1-4f73b071e7c1 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:30:18 -0400 The world's richest one percent increased their fortunes by a total of $42 trillion over the past decade, Oxfam said on Thursday, ahead of a G20 summit in Brazil where taxing the super-rich tops the agenda. Economy US prosecutor files draft decision for Turkish writer's extradition https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/us-prosecutor-files-draft-decision-for-turkish-writers-extradition-198860 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:50e259cb-755a-3db9-e016-188824fc9395 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:21:53 -0400 A draft decision submitted by the prosecutor in a U.S. court case could reportedly lead to the extradition of Turkish writer Eylem Tok, who fled the country with his teenage son following a fatal accident in Istanbul. Türkiye Russian, Chinese bombers stage joint patrol near Alaska https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/russian-chinese-bombers-stage-joint-patrol-near-alaska-198858 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:bab74ce2-50d5-aed6-2d49-36202d530c65 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:12:54 -0400 Russian and Chinese jets staged a joint patrol over far eastern Russia and the Bering Sea near Alaska but Moscow and Beijing stressed it was not aimed at any "third party." World Climate activists halt traffic at Frankfurt airport https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/climate-activists-halt-traffic-at-frankfurt-airport-198856 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:9785a47f-bfd5-5ef8-c550-a6cef56d575e Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:51:46 -0400 Police on Thursday arrested climate activists who glued themselves to the tarmac at Frankfurt airport, Germany's busiest, compelling it to temporarily suspend arrivals and departures. World Perpetrator of Moscow car bomb attack nabbed in Bodrum https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/perpetrator-of-moscow-car-bomb-attack-nabbed-in-bodrum-198855 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:f48e0df3-735a-6183-0c67-885ac26355c5 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:13:31 -0400 Turkish security forces have apprehended a Russian assailant in the southern province of Muğla's Bodrum district as he escaped to Türkiye after orchestrating a bomb attack in Moscow.   Türkiye Crypto currency exchange market welcomes new rules https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/crypto-currency-exchange-market-welcomes-new-rules-198854 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:14756810-39ce-ac63-22b4-174153ed496e Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:09:47 -0400 The new legal regulation on crypto assets is an important milestone for all actors in the Turkish market, the head of a major digital currency exchange market has said. Economy Barış Manço’s car on its way to Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/baris-mancos-car-on-its-way-to-turkiye-198852 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:c61fb3f3-975d-476d-2ace-c67887975457 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:55:39 -0400 A car belonging to late Barış Manço, one of the legendary names of Turkish music, from when he resided in Belgium, has been transferred to Türkiye to be exhibited at the Barış Manço Museum in Istanbul, after the completion of the legal procedures. Arts & Life ‘Toys of Sports’ exhibition at Istanbul Toy Museum https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/toys-of-sports-exhibition-at-istanbul-toy-museum-198849 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:77ebbf51-d4ed-4d77-ecb1-aa4baf77abfb Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:48:38 -0400 A new exhibition, "Toys of Sports," organized with the support of Trendyol, the first Turkish partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), combines the excitement of the Olympics with fascinating toys. Arts & Life Germany moves to ease return of art looted by Nazis https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/germany-moves-to-ease-return-of-art-looted-by-nazis-198848 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:809ff494-c35d-c060-fbc6-42ed9c9751c8 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:46:02 -0400 The German government said on July 24 that it would make it easier for the victims of Nazi persecution to enforce claims for the restitution of artworks taken by the regime. Arts & Life THY secures yuan financing for new aircraft https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/thy-secures-yuan-financing-for-new-aircraft-198847 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:322b667c-75cd-78b1-c688-c11b5caa64ac Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:42:34 -0400 Turkish Airlines (THY) has become the first airline outside the People's Republic of China to finance aircraft with Chinese yuan. Economy Top court annuls key provision in zoning law https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/top-court-annuls-key-provision-in-zoning-law-198846 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:e30c13fa-d270-2ed6-b2e4-09147c08efaa Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:52:10 -0400 Türkiye’s Constitutional Court has struck down a key provision of the controversial "zoning amnesty" law, which allowed the legalization of illegally constructed buildings. Türkiye New rules aim to protect local e-traders from Chinese giants https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/new-rules-aim-to-protect-local-e-traders-from-chinese-giants-198845 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:ed135dc2-10de-8dee-862d-301bf2d6b1a1 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:44:43 -0400 The ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) new draft law, which stipulates the introduction of export incentives for e-commerce and includes provisions to protect consumers, has been approved by the Parliamentary Industry and Trade Commission. Economy Russian leader Putin meets Syrian president Assad in Moscow https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/russian-leader-putin-meets-syrian-president-assad-in-moscow-198843 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:8f3b3b7d-e8e5-8905-8ed0-32aae7e6989d Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:32:33 -0400 Vladimir Putin met Syrian president Bashar al-Assad in Moscow to discuss what the Russian leader described as an "escalation" in the Middle East, images on television showed Thursday. World Russian moto blogger dies in traffic accident in Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/russian-moto-blogger-dies-in-traffic-accident-in-turkiye-198841 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:0b44c741-d3d0-8217-ebeb-5dc2b541c99c Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:25:32 -0400 A Russian moto blogger, who came to Türkiye as part of her world tour, has passed away in a traffic accident in the western province of Muğla on July 23. Türkiye Philippine tanker carrying 1.4 mln litres of oil capsizes off Manila https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/philippine-tanker-carrying-1-4-mln-litres-of-oil-capsizes-off-manila-198842 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:884409ec-a16c-ca0e-0f37-b8769e96ad26 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:22:26 -0400 A Philippine-flagged tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil capsized and sank off Manila on Thursday, authorities said, as they raced to contain a spill. World 4 cities to host coffee festivals this year https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/4-cities-to-host-coffee-festivals-this-year-198840 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:d9ed975d-54d3-011f-06d7-043a335d52c3 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:15:44 -0400 Coffee enthusiasts have much to look forward to this year as Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir and Antalya prepare to host coffee festivals. Türkiye Paragliders flock to İznik Lake as water turns turquoise blue https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/paragliders-flock-to-iznik-lake-as-water-turns-turquoise-blue-198839 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:599a1f69-9853-7e3f-76f7-a97c51f76dc7 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:14:18 -0400 Paragliders from across the world have surged into the western city of Bursa’s İznik Lake, the 5th largest lake in Türkiye, as the lake’s water has turned turquoise blue as a result of warm temperatures, presenting a visual feast to both local and foreign tourists. Türkiye Demand, prices rise for air conditioners amidst heatwave https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/demand-prices-rise-for-air-conditioners-amidst-heatwave-198838 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:0d078baf-072c-a244-0041-07ec68c4f878 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:11:28 -0400 Türkiye is experiencing an unprecedented demand for air conditioners due to prolonged summer heatwaves and global climate change. Türkiye Reconstruction in Hatay highlighted on historic anniversary https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/reconstruction-in-hatay-highlighted-on-historic-anniversary-198837 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:d1f594b8-db5c-dc26-a23a-10680b82f66f Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:09:55 -0400 Construction work is in full swing on the governor’s office building and the former parliament building in the eastern province of Hatay, both of which were severely damaged during the Kahramanmaraş-based earthquakes on Feb. 6, 2023. Türkiye