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/ https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/iran-launches-efforts-to-relocate-capital-202866 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:d2e2271e-d926-837b-f5e3-cefab6dc26af Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:51:27 -0500 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced the commencement of efforts to relocate the country's capital from Tehran to the southern borders, along the shores of the Persian Gulf. World https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-unveils-first-domestic-quantum-computer-202865 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:68ffc0da-7f1e-d308-d506-37175359e867 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:43:07 -0500 Türkiye has introduced its first domestically developed quantum computer, the result of 14 years of research by TOBB University of Economics and Technology in Ankara. Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/central-bank-once-again-keeps-interest-rate-on-hold-at-50-pct-202864 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:30e51ea9-a036-372e-35e7-8464cc249b7f Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:38:35 -0500 As widely expected, the Turkish Central Bank has kept the key interest rate, the one-week repo auction rate, on hold for an eighth straight month at 50 percent. Economy https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/kiev-accuses-russia-of-launching-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-attack-202863 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:27c1668c-c915-224f-4d40-56ce75bf5794 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:32:33 -0500 Kiev accused Russia of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile attack at Ukraine for the first time on Thursday but without a nuclear warhead in a new escalation of the conflict. World https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/workers-lock-themselves-inside-mine-in-ankara-protest-202862 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:6bc27390-18a0-c5a8-0451-225611de05f9 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:37:56 -0500 Some 500 workers have barricaded themselves inside their mine in the capital Ankara, staging a protest against the decision to privatize their workplace. Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/mit-chief-briefs-chp-on-counterterrorism-efforts-202861 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:6492f829-2544-33b2-7ee6-c74b0da03aba Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:35:55 -0500 National Intelligence Organization (MİT) chief İbrahim Kalın has briefed Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel and the party’s central executive board on the nation’s counterterrorism strategies. Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-condemns-missile-attack-on-cargo-ship-by-houthis-202860 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:c572c4e5-c469-dc9d-1daf-82151b728a0d Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:13:33 -0500 Türkiye has denounced a missile attack targeting a cargo ship in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthi rebels, saying measures were being taken to prevent any such further incidents. Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-students-struggle-to-secure-visas-for-italian-universities-202859 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:152ecc27-4d15-9a9e-0ba5-d1a0dbf4db50 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:10:41 -0500 Around 1,000 Turkish students accepted to Italian universities are unable to attend due to delays and hurdles in their visa processing, local media has reported. Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/un-led-global-system-suffered-serious-damage-due-to-israels-massacres-fidan-202858 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:8bfd1b40-ea53-e06f-bd16-8a1e23b37b40 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:08:16 -0500 Israel has killed more than 44,000 civilians in Gaza and left around 2 million Palestinians vulnerable in the face of mounting hunger and infectious diseases, the Turkish top diplomat has said, underlining that serious damage has been done to the global system due to the failure to stop the massacres. Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/icelandic-village-evacuated-after-new-volcanic-eruption-202857 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:8ef26441-0572-afc6-e870-101ad00c1fb9 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:04:57 -0500 A fishing village and tourist hot spot in southwest Iceland was evacuated late Nov. 20 after a volcano erupted in the region for the seventh time in a year, officials said. World https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/india-warns-of-further-damage-to-canada-ties-202856 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:83965fdc-d6d5-2194-517b-1218b3184cd7 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:03:33 -0500 India warned Canada of "further damage" to already strained ties after Toronto's Globe and Mail newspaper alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew about a purported campaign targeting Sikh activists. World https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/world-still-split-over-money-as-clock-ticks-on-cop29-202855 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:31ec2b5b-0a56-2198-1ce9-3ab2320a0603 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:01:48 -0500 A fresh draft of a climate pact unveiled on Thursday at COP29 failed to break an impasse over money, with time running out for nations to reach a long-sought trillion-dollar finance agreement. World https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-households-solely-powered-by-wind-and-solar-202854 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:dcd08ac1-50bf-d9f6-ed5b-0c7f1770daef Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:58:52 -0500 Electricity needs of all households in Türkiye are met with the electricity generated only from wind and solar power plants, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has said. Economy https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/number-of-evs-on-turkiyes-roads-exceeds-150-000-202852 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:fa747e4a-4daa-f256-610a-a2ef7e014a22 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:55:27 -0500 The number of electric vehicles on Türkiye’s roads increased significantly in the past 10 months, reaching more than 150,000 as of the end of October. Economy https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/indian-billionaire-gautam-adani-charged-with-fraud-202851 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:7a292b62-65a9-b5a6-48ea-1c0f43c61cd0 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 02:08:15 -0500 An Indian businessman who is one of the world’s richest people has been indicted in the U.S. on charges he duped investors in a massive solar energy project in his home country by concealing that it was being facilitated by an alleged bribery scheme. Economy https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/us-regulators-seek-to-break-up-google-forcing-chrome-sale-202850 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:286d41f7-ae61-c4fb-d542-0490040031c6 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 02:05:54 -0500 U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade. Economy https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/musk-outlines-plans-for-mass-cuts-as-trump-efficiency-czar-202849 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:74f6fc25-c9a0-92d3-0e38-23ab462261d7 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 02:01:15 -0500 Elon Musk has outlined plans for his new role as "efficiency" czar, signaling an assault on federal spending and staffing that would be backed by President-elect Donald Trump's executive powers and a conservative Supreme Court. Economy https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiyes-leading-startups-to-take-stage-at-slush-2024-202848 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:e27848d1-9c57-433a-a84e-03be3463cffc Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:50:36 -0500 Türkiye's leading startup firms will showcase their groundbreaking innovations at the prestigious Slush 2024 event in the Finnish capital Helsinki. Economy https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/hezbollah-says-israel-cannot-impose-conditions-for-truce-202846 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:048fdcc8-e8a2-f82a-264d-14847bcf98b2 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:45:22 -0500 Hezbollah's leader delivered a defiant speech on Wednesday, saying Israel cannot impose conditions for a truce in Lebanon, as visiting U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein headed to Israel to try to negotiate an end to the war. World https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/us-to-allow-ukraine-to-use-american-made-anti-personnel-mines-202845 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:2667fa99-f44f-2c79-63d6-09cc6c82eb7f Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:39:52 -0500 U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Wednesday that Ukraine would be permitted to use American-made anti-personnel mines to help it slow Russia's advances on the battlefield. World https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/syria-says-36-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-palmyra-202844 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:58e7500b-50b9-abe5-db37-3ddb96b93cc0 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:37:47 -0500 The Syrian defense ministry said 36 people were killed and more than 50 wounded Wednesday in Israeli air strikes on the city of Palmyra, renowned for its ancient ruins. World https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/syria-says-36-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-palmyra-202844 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:01982a9b-bf59-4807-8993-1697d65262a6 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:37:00 -0500 At least 88 Palestinians were killed in two Israeli airstrikes on residential areas in the northern Gaza Strip early Thursday, with ordinary citizens and hospital staff assisting in transporting the injured and dead to hospitals after Israeli forces destroyed Palestinian Civil Defense's emergency assistance infrastructure. World https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/women-from-different-professions-unite-to-form-orchestra-202843 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:bf432562-2319-bacf-647f-aa6b10590c62 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:01:00 -0500 The Ankara Women's Orchestra, composed of women from diverse age groups and professions, performs concerts for female audiences, showcasing a rich repertoire spanning various languages and styles. Arts & Life https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/duo-blanc-noir-continues-turkiye-tour-202842 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:e502cde9-a731-f7c3-823d-d06ae65b223d Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:57:00 -0500 Turkish pianist duo Duo Blanc & Noir will bring the world-famous classical music pieces to the stage tonight in İzmir Arts & Life https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/kestros-fountain-in-perge-starts-flowing-after-1-800-years-202840 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:57ddfead-7816-8a23-1b40-dc4a79f222b6 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:31:00 -0500 The Kestros Fountain, one of the important structures in the ancient city of Perge, has met with water again after nearly 1,800 years Arts & Life https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/istanbul-may-see-seasons-first-snowfall-this-weekend-202839 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:390829ad-c8d1-eae7-c71b-985727b3a3a6 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:30:00 -0500 A winter chill is expected to sweep across Türkiye this weekend, with temperatures likely to drop and sleet and snow possibly blanketing Istanbul on Nov. 23, giving children the long-awaited chance to engage in snowball fights, sledding and building snowmen in their gardens. Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/parliament-initiates-childrens-movement-to-tackle-challenges-facing-children-202837 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:370771f5-5439-2ef5-ab13-828d7377574d Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:26:00 -0500 Deputies from various political parties launched the "Children's Movement" through joint efforts in a bid to offer solutions for the issues that children confront. Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/concerns-mount-over-counterfeit-dollar-bills-202838 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:f8e125eb-c5f8-5606-811b-dae99f5b8c75 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:26:00 -0500 The Turkish market has been increasingly unsettled in recent weeks by rising concerns over the circulation of counterfeit $50 and $100 bills. Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/two-municipal-administrators-in-ankara-suspended-202836 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:abc48f82-2507-5435-d33e-6a14567eb336 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:10:29 -0500 Two senior officials from the Ankara Municipality have been temporarily suspended amid an investigation into payments for a public concert. Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/erdogan-warns-of-new-bigger-war-after-us-missile-decision-202826 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:fc5de0e7-1f8d-5c93-aaeb-4aa222d90029 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:12:00 -0500 A recent decision by the United States to allow Ukraine to use the long-range American missiles against Russia may trigger a new and bigger war, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has warned, urging all relevant parties to act carefully and avoid provocations. Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/wealthy-nations-pledge-no-new-coal-at-cop29-202823 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:a0a2e3fa-33ed-8b6e-eeb7-e5e10af7e8b8 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:51:46 -0500 Twenty-five countries at the COP29 climate summit Wednesday pledged not to build any new unabated coal-power plants, in a push to accelerate the phaseout of the highly polluting fossil fuel. World https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/kremlin-says-us-doing-everything-to-prolong-war-in-ukraine-202822 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:fcc5d792-45eb-ee3e-f53f-16530162130d Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:42:32 -0500 Russia on Wednesday accused the U.S. of prolonging the "war in Ukraine" by stepping up weapons deliveries to Kiev ahead of Donald Trump entering the White House. World https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/japan-ramps-up-tech-ambitions-with-65-billion-for-ai-chips-202817 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:bd2140ef-c41e-be5c-ecb2-0b32a7e4bf2f Wed, 20 Nov 2024 03:58:00 -0500 Japan is readying a $65-billion push in microchips and artificial intelligence aimed at reclaiming its status as a global tech leader and meeting the urgent challenges of its ageing, shrinking population. Economy https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-hosts-1-7-million-cruise-passengers-in-january-october-202816 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:6c3b1e4d-7ed7-dcb0-1fe7-7061d9d83e18 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 03:54:29 -0500 Türkiye hosted 1.7 million cruise passengers in the first 10 months of the year, the Transport and Infrastructure Ministry has announced. Economy https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/ankara-baku-to-strengthen-green-energy-cooperation-azerbaijani-minister-202815 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:616817da-5347-a99a-c8d4-b4e94d4aa6cd Wed, 20 Nov 2024 03:53:09 -0500 Azerbaijan and Türkiye will take steps to strengthen their cooperation in green energy, the former's energy minister told state-run Anadolu at the U.N. climate change conference COP29 being held in Baku. Economy https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/trump-appoints-dr-oz-to-key-us-health-post-taps-mcmahon-as-education-secretary-202812 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:3fdb0639-795b-405e-683a-f8f6d6d12514 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 03:17:28 -0500 Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he was appointing Mehmet Oz, renowned Turkish-American cardiac ex-surgeon and TV celebrity known as "Dr. Oz," to lead the United States' massive public health insurance program as he nominated Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, to lead the Department of Education. World https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/trump-appoints-dr-oz-to-key-us-health-post-taps-mcmahon-as-education-secretary-202812 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:39be34e7-81f3-8e6a-ea16-977a6c76752e Wed, 20 Nov 2024 03:17:00 -0500 Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he was appointing Mehmet Öz, renowned Turkish-American cardiac ex-surgeon and TV celebrity known as "Dr. Oz," to lead the United States' massive public health insurance program as he nominated Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, to lead the Department of Education. World https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/i-have-left-a-legacy-nadal-retires-from-tennis-202811 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:e502af02-819d-a212-ea6d-3e5945b877f7 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 02:46:10 -0500 Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after retiring from professional tennis on Tuesday at the Davis Cup. Sports https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-aims-to-boost-trade-with-africa-to-50-billion-202810 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:dc2bbdad-9c2d-fcea-1b33-650f312ea733 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 02:21:52 -0500 Türkiye aims to step up its bilateral trade with the African continent to $50 billion, nearly 10 times the 2003 figure of $5.4 billion, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz has said. Economy https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/un-to-vote-again-on-gaza-ceasefire-us-plans-unclear-202809 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:37b7957f-cd8c-2aff-4c96-0a06ce69b8b6 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 02:13:57 -0500 The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote on Wednesday on a new draft resolution urging a ceasefire in Gaza, reflecting ongoing efforts to prompt an end to the current conflict. World https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/erdogan-urges-nato-to-address-russias-nuclear-policy-shift-202808 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:8e7aed0f-e56b-561b-0264-7f23f075bc41 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 01:27:12 -0500 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called on NATO to focus on Russia's recent amendments to its nuclear policy. Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiyes-bayraktar-tb3-sets-aviation-milestone-with-short-deck-launch-202806 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:d6841688-8277-c7d8-4a9b-be855068bb39 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 01:10:28 -0500 Türkiye's Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) achieved a milestone in aviation history by becoming the first drone to take off and land successfully on a short-deck ship. Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/sabotage-suspected-after-two-baltic-sea-cables-cut-202804 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:18d67166-1002-eed8-eed9-9a8a566ef94a Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:56:38 -0500 Two telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea in 48 hours prompted European officials to say Tuesday that they suspect "sabotage" and "hybrid warfare" linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. World https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/russia-vows-response-after-ukraine-fires-long-range-us-missiles-202803 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:a7499168-5775-a472-8892-2625c6ee37fa Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:52:54 -0500 Russia warned on Tuesday that it would respond after Ukraine fired longer-range U.S. missiles at its territory for the first time, as President Vladimir Putin issued a nuclear threat on the 1,000th day of the war. World https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/italy-aims-to-ease-visa-process-for-turkish-students-amid-delays-202802 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:1ef882d9-5063-441a-1795-a784358e05cb Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:43:43 -0500 Italy is working to increase the number of staff at its consulates to expedite the visa application process, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Tuesday. Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/blinken-praises-turkiyes-diplomatic-efforts-to-resolve-regional-conflicts-202801 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:1c491bc7-4d40-56b3-b2be-8d5715e59a36 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:30:42 -0500 U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the sidelines of the G20 conference in Rio de Janeiro, underscoring the importance of Türkiye's role in advancing diplomatic solutions to pressing regional conflicts. Türkiye https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/anatolian-opera-and-ballet-festival-launched-202800 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:c9a8d131-e86a-6efe-c152-2591fce72e2f Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:52:09 -0500 The Anatolian Opera and Ballet Festival is set to debut on Dec. 7 in the southeastern Anatolian province of Şırnak, Tan Sağtürk, the director general and artistic director of the State Opera and Ballet (DOB), has announced. Arts & Life https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/phone-doc-details-afghan-womens-struggle-202799 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:f3e07032-4ead-0789-7531-a818662203d2 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:49:57 -0500 A rare inside account of the Taliban authorities' impact on Afghan women hits screens next week with the smartphone-filmed documentary "Bread & Roses." Arts & Life https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/cairo-timeless-tapestry-of-history-and-modernity-202796 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:7632f734-b078-80df-2820-cb537e746d29 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:49:37 -0500 Cairo, the capital and largest city of Egypt, home to over 25 percent of the country’s population, is a vibrant metropolis blending ancient history, Islamic heritage, and modern energy. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the country, celebrated for its rich architecture, ancient wonders, and bustling city life. Arts & Life https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/greece-may-extend-fast-track-visa-for-turkish-citizens-in-2025-202795 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:fda0288c-4a63-39dd-6be5-449f7d0b2402 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:39:11 -0500 The Greek authorities have initiated efforts to extend the visa-on-arrival scheme for Turkish citizens visiting 10 islands, just before the program’s scheduled conclusion at the end of 2024, Turkish media has reported. Türkiye