» UN force sounds alarm over Israeli 'destruction' in south Lebanon
26/12/24 05:04 from Hurriyet Daily News
The United Nations' peacekeeping force in Lebanon expressed concern on Thursday at the "continuing" damage done by Israeli forces in the country's south despite a ceasefire in the war with Hezbollah.
» ‘Türkiye is on path to become regional technology hub’
26/12/24 02:18 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye is on the path to becoming a regional technology hub for international investments, as more and more foreign firms carry out research and development efforts in the country, says Bekir Polat, the vice president of Türkiye’s Inves...
» Erdoğan reaffirms Türkiye's commitment to inclusivity in Christmas message
26/12/24 01:11 from Hurriyet Daily News
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday expressed “heartfelt congratulations” to Christians on the occasion of Christmas, wishing them peace and happiness.
» Tea harvest season extended in Black Sea
26/12/24 01:01 from Hurriyet Daily News
The tea harvest season in Türkiye's eastern Black Sea region has extended into December, an unprecedented occurrence attributed to rising temperatures caused by climate change.
» Stolen priest statue recovered in Ankara after seven years
26/12/24 01:00 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Ankara police have recovered a sixth-century statue depicting a priest during an inspection in the capital seven years after the artwork was stolen from a museum garden in the southwestern province of Isparta.
» Chicken döner wrap tops online food orders
26/12/24 01:00 from Hurriyet Daily News
Chicken döner wrap remains the undisputed favorite for online food orders in Türkiye, according to data released by Yemeksepeti, the country's leading food delivery platform.
» Baby mammoth preserved for 50,000 years unveiled in Siberia
26/12/24 01:00 from Hurriyet Daily News
The 50,000-year-old remains of a baby mammoth uncovered by melting permafrost have been unveiled to the public by researchers in Russia's Siberia region who call it the best-preserved mammoth body ever found.
» Finnish youth learn to spot disinformation
26/12/24 00:59 from Hurriyet Daily News
Finland is consistently ranked as Europe's most media literate country and the skills needed to spot online hoaxes are on the school curriculum, amidst a boom of mis- and disinformation campaigns.
» Zelensky condemns Russian 'inhumane' Christmas attack on energy
26/12/24 00:58 from Hurriyet Daily News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced Wednesday an "inhumane" attack from Russia, which launched over 170 missiles and drones, knocking out power in several regions on Christmas Day and killing an energy worker.
» Azerbaijan mourns 38 killed in plane crash in Kazakhstan
26/12/24 00:50 from Hurriyet Daily News
Azerbaijan began a national day of mourning Thursday after a passenger jet from the flag carrier crashed in western Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, killing 38 of the 67 people onboard.
» Turkish forces ‘neutralize' 21 PKK terrorists
25/12/24 08:47 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye has “neutralized” 21 PKK members in northern Syria and Iraq, near the Turkish border, the country’s Defense Ministry said on Dec. 25.
» Court jails hotel owner, architect in landmark earthquake trial
25/12/24 08:32 from Hurriyet Daily News
An Adıyaman court has delivered its verdict in the Grand İsias Hotel case, one of the landmark trials stemming from the devastating 2023 earthquakes, sentencing six defendants, including the hotel owner and architect, to prison.
» İnönü remembered on 51st anniversary of his passing
25/12/24 08:26 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye has commemorated the 51st anniversary of the death of İsmet İnönü, the nation’s second president and a key figure in its early republican history, with ceremonies held at his grave in Ankara and his hometown of Malatya.
» FM meets UAE president in Abu Dhabi
25/12/24 07:48 from Hurriyet Daily News
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with UAE leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Dec. 25.
» Israel’s blockade in northern Gaza pasts 80 days
25/12/24 06:42 from Hurriyet Daily News
Humanitarian aid to northern Gaza, where Israel launched a ground offensive earlier in October, has largely been blocked for the past 80 days, with a global monitor warning on Dec. 25 that famine could be just weeks away in the region.
» Turkish ministries to extend support to rebuild Syria
25/12/24 06:30 from Hurriyet Daily News
All Turkish ministries are poised to contribute to Syria’s reconstruction by providing expertise and support in their respective fields after the ouster of the regime, in close collaboration with the authorities of the new interim govern...
» Erdoğan vows to create terror-free Türkiye in upcoming period
25/12/24 05:56 from Hurriyet Daily News
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reiterated once again that his government will continue its works to create a terror-free Türkiye in the coming period and eliminate all terror organizations in Syria as well.
» Sectoral confidence indices improve in December
25/12/24 05:07 from Hurriyet Daily News
Confidence across Türkiye's key economic sectors moved up in December, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) has announced.
» SMEs account for 70 percent of employment, shows TÜİK data
25/12/24 03:38 from Hurriyet Daily News
There were a total of 3.7 million small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) operating in the industry and services sectors in Türkiye in 2023, constituting 99.7 percent of all enterprises.
» Türk Telekom invests in major solar power plant
25/12/24 03:33 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türk Telekom, Türkiye's leading telecommunications company, has announced plans to construct a solar power plant (SPP) in Sivas Zara, marking a major step forward in its sustainability initiatives.
» Japan FM raises 'serious concerns' over China military activity
25/12/24 03:08 from Hurriyet Daily News
Japan's top diplomat Takeshi Iwaya expressed "serious concerns" to his Chinese counterpart over Beijing's increasing military activity, Tokyo said Wednesday.
» Türkiye ready to rebuild infrastructure in Syria: minister
25/12/24 03:02 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye has prepared an action plan for repairing and rebuilding war-torn Syria's airports, bridges, roads and railways, the Turkish transportation and infrastructure minister has announced.
» Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan
25/12/24 02:34 from Hurriyet Daily News
Azerbaijani Airlines flight 8432, traveling from Baku to Grozny, crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday, the Kazakh Emergency Ministry said.
» China says to raise deficit, boost spending next year
25/12/24 02:18 from Hurriyet Daily News
China will raise its deficit in order to boost spending next year, its finance minister said, according to state media, as Beijing looks to prop up its struggling economy.
» Iran lifts access restrictions on WhatsApp, Google Play
25/12/24 02:13 from Hurriyet Daily News
Iran announced on Tuesday the lifting of access restrictions on widely used Western web platforms, including popular messaging app WhatsApp and app store Google Play.
» Panamanians protest 'public enemy' Trump's canal threat
25/12/24 02:05 from Hurriyet Daily News
Protesters in Panama burn an image of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump following his threat to demand control of the country's interoceanic canal be returned to Washington.
» S Korean president again defies summons over martial law declaration probe
25/12/24 01:20 from Hurriyet Daily News
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Wednesday yet again defied summons from investigators who are probing events leading up to the short-lived Dec. 3 martial law, Yonhap news reported.
» Houthis threaten US targets in Middle East amid Israel's Yemen strikes
25/12/24 01:06 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Yemeni Iran-backed Houthi group threatened Tuesday to target U.S. interests in the Middle East if strikes on Yemen persist.
» Pope kicks off Christmas under shadow of war
25/12/24 00:49 from Hurriyet Daily News
Christmas revellers around the world donned red and white Santa hats, offered meals to the homeless and lit candles on Wednesday, as Pope Francis launched observation of the global holiday with a sombre mass in the Vatican.
» Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
25/12/24 00:40 from Hurriyet Daily News
President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions.
» Turkish, US defense chiefs discuss Syria, regional defense
25/12/24 00:29 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed regional defense and security issues, especially Syria, in a phone call on Tuesday, Türkiye's Defense Ministry said on X.
» 'Massive' ballistic missile attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv: mayor
25/12/24 00:19 from Hurriyet Daily News
A "massive missile attack" pummelled Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv, Mayor Igor Terekhov said on Wednesday morning.
» Japan begins research to make Moon habitation reality
24/12/24 16:06 from Hurriyet Daily News
Japan is taking steps toward making life on the Moon a reality, with Kyoto University and construction giant Kajima Corp teaming up to develop a lunar habitat that generates artificial gravity, local media reported on Dec. 22.
» Ancient sanctuary predating earlier fnds uncovered at Kastabala
24/12/24 15:56 from Hurriyet Daily News
Excavations at the historic Kastabala Ancient City, located in southern Türkiye and often referred to as the “Ephesus of Çukurova,” have unearthed new findings, revealing even older cultural and religious relics than previously discovered.
» High school student achieves solo flight as youngest female pilot in Türkiye
24/12/24 15:44 from Hurriyet Daily News
A 16-year-old high school student from the northwestern province of Bursa has become Türkiye’s youngest female pilot to perform a solo flight.
» Minimum wage in Türkiye raised 30 pct
24/12/24 15:13 from Hurriyet Daily News
The 2025 minimum wage in Türkiye marks a rise of 30% from the previous wage to 22,104 Turkish liras (about $628.3), Labor and Social Security Minister Vedat Işıkhan announced on Tuesday.
» Syria authorities say armed groups have agreed to disband, merge under defense ministry
24/12/24 07:44 from Hurriyet Daily News
Syria's new authorities announced Tuesday that they had reached an agreement with the country's rebel groups on their dissolution and integration into the regular defence forces.
» Turkish Energy Ministry delegation to visit Syria to discuss cooperation
24/12/24 06:38 from Hurriyet Daily News
A delegation from the Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Ministry will soon visit Syria to conduct evaluations on the country’s electricity and energy infrastructure, Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has announced.
» Syrians’ returns from Türkiye surge sevenfold: Minister
24/12/24 06:34 from Hurriyet Daily News
The number of Syrians returning to their homeland from Türkiye has increased nearly sevenfold daily since the Assad regime's ouster, with expectations of even more people returning in the coming days, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlik...
» Israel admits to being behind Hamas leader Haniyeh killing
24/12/24 05:56 from Hurriyet Daily News
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has admitted for the first time publicly to Israel's killing of former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran in July, warning that the military would "decapitate" the leadership of Yemen's Houthi rebels.
» Zelensky accuses Slovak PM of wanting to 'help Putin'
24/12/24 05:23 from Hurriyet Daily News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico of wanting to "help" President Vladimir Putin by continuing to import Russian gas.
» South Korean opposition postpones decision to impeach acting president
24/12/24 05:20 from Hurriyet Daily News
South Korea's opposition said on Dec. 24 it would hold back a decision to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo until later in the week.
» US deports Pablo Escobar ex-lieutenant to Colombia
24/12/24 05:15 from Hurriyet Daily News
Fabio Ochoa Vasquez, a Medellin Cartel co-founder and former lieutenant to notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar, was deported to Colombia on Dec. 23 after serving a long U.S. prison sentence.
» Growth potential still high, disinflation continues: Şimşek
24/12/24 05:04 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Turkish economy still has a growth potential and may join high-income countries within a year or two, Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has said, adding that disinflation has begun and is continuing.
» Turkish, Jordanian foreign ministers discuss Syria
24/12/24 03:26 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed developments in Syria with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi in a phone call Monday, said Turkish diplomatic sources.
» Türkiye could draw $13.5 billion in investments: YASED head
24/12/24 03:15 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye’s efforts to achieve economic stability could unlock $13.5 billion in the next six months, potentially boosting the country’s share of global investments to 1.5 percent, according to Engin Aksoy, head of the Turkish International...
» Wage talks for millions of workers near conclusion
24/12/24 03:12 from Hurriyet Daily News
A commission of workers, employers and government representatives will meet for the last time on Dec. 26 or Dec. 27 to conclude talks on the minimum wage, Labor and Social Security Minister Vedat Işıkhan has said.
» Yandex launches AI tailored service for Turkish users
24/12/24 03:09 from Hurriyet Daily News
Yandex has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-integrated search service developed for Turkish users.
» Luxury Western goods still line Russian stores despite sanctions
24/12/24 02:53 from Hurriyet Daily News
Despite a barrage of Western sanctions and swathes of brands quitting Russia after the Kremlin launched its Ukraine offensive, Moscow's most well-off shoppers are still spoilt for choice when it comes to luxury Western goods.
» Japan, US blame North Koreans for crypto theft
24/12/24 02:43 from Hurriyet Daily News
A North Korean hacking group stole cryptocurrency worth over $300 million from the Japan-based exchange DMM Bitcoin, according to Japanese police and the United States' FBI.
» Accused killer of US insurance CEO pleads not guilty to 'terrorist' murder
24/12/24 02:23 from Hurriyet Daily News
The man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive in a brazen hit in New York that sparked fierce debate about the industry pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges including "terrorist" murder.
» Factory explosion in Türkiye kills 12 people
24/12/24 02:01 from Hurriyet Daily News
Twelve people died and three others suffered injuries in a devastating explosion at an explosives factory in western Türkiye on Tuesday, local authorities reported.
» Explosive factory blast kills 12 in Balıkesir
24/12/24 02:01 from Hurriyet Daily News
A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in the northwestern province of Balıkesir on Dec. 24 killing 12 people and injuring five others, officials have announced.
» Explosive factory blast kills 11 in Balıkesir
24/12/24 02:01 from Hurriyet Daily News
A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in the northwestern province of Balıkesir on Dec. 24 killing 11 people and injuring seven others, officials have announced.
» German president urges unity after 'dark shadow' of Christmas market attack
24/12/24 01:53 from Hurriyet Daily News
Germany's president said Tuesday that a deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market had cast a "dark shadow" over this year's celebrations but urged the nation not to be driven apart by extremists.
» Erdoğan accuses Israel of exploiting Syrian revolution amid renewed aggression
23/12/24 14:05 from Hurriyet Daily News
Behind Israel's growing aggression is an apparent attempt to overshadow the revolution in Syria and suppress Syrians' hopes, said President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday.
» End of the road in sight for YPG in Syria: Erdoğan
23/12/24 14:05 from Hurriyet Daily News
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reaffirmed Ankara’s commitment to eliminating the threat posed by the YPG terrorist organization in Syrian territories, as the southern neighbor embarks on a new era following the fall of the Assad regi...
» Turkish Cyprus condemns France over airspace violation
23/12/24 08:13 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish Cyprus has condemned France for violating its airspace as two French fighter jets, which took off from the Greek Cypriot side of the island, entered Turkish Cypriot airspace over the Lefke region.
» Former Israeli spies describe pager attack
23/12/24 08:09 from Hurriyet Daily News
Two recently retired senior Israeli intelligence agents shared new details about a deadly clandestine operation years in the making that targeted Hezbollah militants in Lebanon and Syria using exploding pagers and walkie talkies three mo...
» Regime soldiers hand in weapons to Syria’s new leadership
23/12/24 08:07 from Hurriyet Daily News
Soldiers and security personnel of the ousted regime in Syria have responded to calls by the interim government to lay down their arms and register with the authorities, with scores of former members of the armed forces waiting at the ce...
» Honda and Nissan to launch merger talks
23/12/24 06:47 from Hurriyet Daily News
Japanese auto giant Honda and its struggling rival Nissan agreed Monday to launch talks on a merger seen as a bid to catch up with Chinese rivals and Tesla on electric vehicles.
» Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates
23/12/24 06:42 from Hurriyet Daily News
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 of 40 federal inmates, taking action ahead of the return of Donald Trump who oversaw a sweeping number of lethal injections during his first term.
» North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties in Russia-Ukraine war: Seoul
23/12/24 06:39 from Hurriyet Daily News
More than 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Russia's war with Ukraine, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Monday.
» Input costs in agriculture rise 33 percent annually: Data
23/12/24 05:27 from Hurriyet Daily News
The agricultural input price index (Agricultural-IPI) increased by 32.59 percent annually in October, accelerating from the 31.8 percent rise in the previous month, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) showed on Dec. 23.
» Misinformation and online threats after US CEO slaying
23/12/24 01:57 from Hurriyet Daily News
A U.S. health boss's murder sparked a torrent of online misinformation and calls for violence against other executives, suggesting a failure of social media moderation that analysts fear could translate into real-world harms.
» Turkish companies keep close eye on developments in Syria
23/12/24 01:39 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish companies are closely monitoring developments following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime to assess the policies the new Syrian government will adopt to revive the country’s devastated economy.
» World’s largest holographic zoo opens in Istanbul
23/12/24 01:18 from Hurriyet Daily News
The world’s largest holographic zoo and digital experience center, DigiZoo, has officially opened its doors at the Mall of Istanbul.
» Scientists challenge dark energy theory
23/12/24 01:18 from Hurriyet Daily News
Dark energy, long thought to drive the accelerating of the expansion of the universe, may not exist, according to a groundbreaking study.
» Historic fountain in Çanakkale bears marks of Ottoman naval legacy
23/12/24 01:18 from Hurriyet Daily News
A historic fountain and its accompanying pools which once supplied water to the Ottoman fleet, nestled in the village of Kilitbahir in the western province of Çanakkale, stand as silent witnesses to the Ottoman Empire’s naval legacy.
» On two wheels: Istanbul’s couriers brave chaos to deliver
23/12/24 01:17 from Hurriyet Daily News
Navigating Istanbul’s narrow and crowded streets, Ahmet brings his motorcycle to a halt, expertly dodging pedestrians and cars. He pulls outside a small warehouse to grab a bag of groceries and a quick puff from his cigarette before he’s...
» Syria's new leader says all weapons to come under 'state control'
23/12/24 01:06 from Hurriyet Daily News
Two weeks after seizing power in a sweeping offensive, Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday said weapons in the country, including those held by terrorist PKK/YPG, would come under state control.
» Trump vows to 'stop transgender lunacy' as a top priority
23/12/24 00:54 from Hurriyet Daily News
President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to "stop the transgender lunacy" on day one of his presidency, as Republicans — set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House — continue their push against LGBTQ rights.
» France kept on tenterhooks over new government
23/12/24 00:50 from Hurriyet Daily News
President Emmanuel Macron and new Prime Minister Francois Bayrou kept the country waiting Sunday over the composition of the fourth government in a year that must drag France out of political crisis.
» Germany pledges security inquest into Christmas market attack
23/12/24 00:45 from Hurriyet Daily News
The German government pledged Sunday to fully investigate whether there were security lapses before the Christmas market car-ramming attack that killed five people and injured over 200.
» Slovak PM Fico on surprise visit to Kremlin to talk gas deliveries
23/12/24 00:40 from Hurriyet Daily News
Russian President Vladimir Putin held surprise talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico at the Kremlin on Sunday to discuss the future of Russian gas deliveries.
» Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 35
23/12/24 00:35 from Hurriyet Daily News
Gaza's civil defense agency said on Sunday that Israeli strikes killed at least 35 Palestinians across the territory, more than 14 months into the Israel-Hamas war.
» Syria's territorial integrity 'non-negotiable,' Fidan says
22/12/24 13:56 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, emphasized on Dec. 22 that Syria’s territorial integrity is “non-negotiable” and reiterated there is no place for the PKK/YPG terror group in the country.
» Trade Ministry eases border procedures for returning Syrians
22/12/24 06:36 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Turkish Trade Ministry has issued a directive facilitating the border crossing process for Syrians returning with various belongings, ranging from personal possessions and vehicles to monetary assets and valuable jewelry.
» Parliament approves 2025 budget after weeks of talks
22/12/24 06:25 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish lawmakers granted approval over the weekend to the 2025 budget after weeks of deliberations, enacting legislation that projects expenditures of 14.7 trillion Turkish Liras (nearly $420 billion) and revenues of 12.8 trillion liras...
» Erdoğan pushes for new, civilian constitution
22/12/24 06:15 from Hurriyet Daily News
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan renewed his long-pending proposal for a new constitution on Dec. 21, calling on opposition parties to support the long-pending proposal by his Justice and Development Party (AKP).
» Greece’s former royal family seeks to reclaim citizenship
22/12/24 06:11 from Hurriyet Daily News
Members of Greece’s former royal family have applied for Greek citizenship and formally acknowledged the country’s republican system of government, in a landmark move 50 years after the monarchy was abolished.
» Winter hitting Gaza as many have little protection from the cold
22/12/24 06:09 from Hurriyet Daily News
Winter is hitting the Gaza Strip and many of the nearly 2 million Palestinians displaced by the devastating 14-month war with Israel are struggling to protect themselves from the wind, cold and rain.
» Syria’s interim government begins to take shape
22/12/24 06:07 from Hurriyet Daily News
The figures of the transitional government in Syria have gradually begun to shape two weeks after the regime's collapse, with new appointments to the critical portfolios of foreign affairs and defense ministers.
» Plentiful pomegranate
22/12/24 06:00 from Hurriyet Daily News
This is how the Cambridge dictionary describes a pomegranate: “A round, thick-skinned fruit containing a mass of red seeds and a lot of juice.” A mass of seeds could well be a thousand seeds as the Turkish saying goes: I bought one in th...
» Four killed as ambulance helicopter crashes into hospital in Muğla
22/12/24 05:09 from Hurriyet Daily News
A helicopter crashed into a hospital in the southwestern province of Muğla on Dec. 22 shortly after takeoff, resulting in the death of four people, including health care workers.
» India child marriage crackdown reaches nearly 5,000 arrests
22/12/24 04:41 from Hurriyet Daily News
A crackdown on illegal child marriages in India's northeast has resulted in nearly 5,000 arrests, after 416 people were detained in the latest police sweep, a minister said on Dec. 22.
» Ukraine drone hits Russian high-rise 1,000km from frontline
22/12/24 04:39 from Hurriyet Daily News
Kiev on Dec. 21 staged a major drone attack on the Russian city of Kazan, 1,000 kilometers from the frontier, the latest in a series of escalating aerial attacks in the nearly three-year conflict.
» Angry questions in Germany after Christmas market attack
22/12/24 04:33 from Hurriyet Daily News
The German government faced growing questions Sunday about whether more could have been done to prevent the Christmas market car-ramming attack that killed five people and injured over 200.
» Türkiye to receive larger foreign capital: Chamber head
22/12/24 04:23 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye is expected to receive larger foreign capital and resource inflows next year as its economy becomes increasingly more stable and incentives investors, according to Erdal Bahçıvan, chairman of the board of directors of the Istanbu...
» Turkish Airlines hopes to bring more tourists from Chile
22/12/24 04:17 from Hurriyet Daily News
Betting on the popularity of the Turkish TV series among Chilean viewers, the flag carrier Turkish Airlines last week launched flights to Santiago, hoping to bring more tourists from the South American nation.
» Credit card payments increase 78 percent in November
22/12/24 04:15 from Hurriyet Daily News
Credit card payments rose by 78 annually in November, topping 1.3 trillion Turkish Liras ($37.2 billion), according to the Interbank Card Center (BKM).
» Central Bank expected to cut key interest rate this week
22/12/24 04:13 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Turkish Central Bank is expected to start the easing cycle this week after keeping the key policy rate steady for eight months.
» Biden signs $100B government funding bill, avoiding shutdown
22/12/24 01:52 from Hurriyet Daily News
U.S. President Joe Biden signed a government funding bill into law Saturday, averting a potential government shutdown.
» Parliament speaker pledges full support for peace process in Syria
22/12/24 01:50 from Hurriyet Daily News
Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş on Saturday reiterated Ankara’s commitment to ensuring peace in Syria during his official visit to North Macedonia.
» US officials’ meeting with new Syrian leadership ‘very significant’: Fidan
22/12/24 01:49 from Hurriyet Daily News
The recent U.S. delegation’s visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus, to meet with the new administration, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is “very significant,” Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated, mentioning that prior to the U.S. officials...
» Türkiye ‘condemns’ car attack at Christmas market in Germany
21/12/24 01:18 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Turkish Foreign Ministry early Saturday condemned a deadly car attack at a Christmas market in Germany.
» Saudi man arrested after deadly car attack on German Christmas market
21/12/24 01:14 from Hurriyet Daily News
German police arrested a Saudi Arabian man after a deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market Friday in which an SUV barrelled through a crowd of revellers at high speed, leaving a trail of bloody carnage.
» US Congress passes bill to avert shutdown
21/12/24 01:03 from Hurriyet Daily News
The U.S. Congress averted a Christmastime government shutdown early Saturday after weeks of tense negotiations that went down to the wire, passing a bill to fund federal agencies through mid-March.
» Turkish, German FMs discuss post-Assad Syria
21/12/24 00:58 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock in Ankara on Friday.
» Greece returns stolen ancient coin hoard to Türkiye
21/12/24 00:55 from Hurriyet Daily News
Greece on Dec. 19 returned a hoard of over 1,000 stolen ancient coins to Türkiye in the first repatriation of its kind between the historic rivals and neighbors.
» Artifacts in Fethiye Castle offer glimpse into life 2,600 years ago
21/12/24 00:52 from Hurriyet Daily News
The artifacts unearthed during excavations at Fethiye Castle in the western province of Muğla, including a statue head, jewelry, arrowheads, ceramic vessels, coins, and skeletons, have been analyzed in a laboratory, dating the castle's h...
» LA Zoo hatches first-ever perentie lizards
21/12/24 00:48 from Hurriyet Daily News
Two new baby lizards have hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo, the first of their species to be bred there, zoo officials said on Dec. 19.
» Kitchen is my playground, says Michelin-starred chef Fatih Tutak
21/12/24 00:45 from Hurriyet Daily News
The term ‘family table’ refers to the dining tables in fine restaurants where the staff gathers to share a meal before service. After TURK received its second Michelin star, I was invited to the family table by its owner-chef Fatih Tutak.
» Türkiye sees 20 pct surge in number of PhD graduates
21/12/24 00:29 from Hurriyet Daily News
The number of Ph.D. graduates in the country rose by 20 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching the highest level in six years, Türkiye’s top education body has revealed.
» 10-year-old Turkish prodigy becomes global math champion
21/12/24 00:27 from Hurriyet Daily News
A 10-year-old middle school student from the western province of Denizli has achieved a remarkable feat in mathematics, securing first place in the prestigious American Mathematics Olympiad.
» Russian missile barrage on Kiev kills one, cuts heating
20/12/24 07:14 from Hurriyet Daily News
Russian missiles targeted the Ukrainian capital Kiev at sunrise on Dec. 20, killing at least one person and cutting heating to hundreds of buildings in cold temperatures.
» US diplomats visit Syria to meet new rulers
20/12/24 07:10 from Hurriyet Daily News
The first U.S. diplomats to visit Syria since President Bashar Assad’s ouster earlier this month were in Damascus on Dec. 20 to hold talks with the country’s new leaders and seek information on the whereabouts of missing American journal...
» Turkish, German FMs to discuss post-Assad Syria
20/12/24 07:03 from Hurriyet Daily News
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is set to travel to Ankara on Dec. 20 to discuss the rapidly evolving situation in Syria with her Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan.
» Erdoğan: End of the road near for PKK
20/12/24 07:00 from Hurriyet Daily News
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Dec. 20 the "end of the road is in sight" for PKK and YPG, signaling intensified efforts to address terrorist threats in Syria following political shifts.
» Türkiye secures US exemption for Gazprombank sanctions, minister says
20/12/24 05:44 from Hurriyet Daily News
The United States has exempted Türkiye from sanctions imposed on Russia’s Gazprombank JSC, thereby allowing Ankara to proceed with its natural gas payments, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has announced.
» Türk Telekom, Petrol Ofisi enhance cooperation on digital transformation
20/12/24 05:03 from Hurriyet Daily News
Petrol Ofisi Group, Türkiye’s leading energy infrastructure company, and Türk Telekom have announced that they launched a new phase in the area of Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), a four-year collaboration.
» Türkiye draws over 50 million foreign tourists in 11 months
20/12/24 04:48 from Hurriyet Daily News
More than 50 million foreign tourists visited Türkiye in January-November, up 7.1 percent from the same period of 2023, according to data from the Culture and Tourism Ministry on Dec. 20.
» Touristic Eastern Express to serve over 10,000 travelers in new season
20/12/24 01:54 from Hurriyet Daily News
The highly anticipated new season of the Touristic Eastern Express is set to roll out on Dec. 23, with the iconic train expected to welcome around 10,500 travel enthusiasts on its scenic journey, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abd...
» Türkiye identifies 5 potential global hubs beyond Istanbul
20/12/24 01:53 from Hurriyet Daily News
Istanbul has been officially recognized as Türkiye’s sole "global city," with five others earmarked for potential global status, according to an assessment by the Industry and Technology Ministry as part of a strategic plan to enhance re...
» Over 350 Turkish engineers now working at Akkuyu plant
20/12/24 01:53 from Hurriyet Daily News
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has announced that more than 350 Turkish nuclear engineers are now actively working at the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
» Barry Jenkins on why he made 'Mufasa'
20/12/24 01:52 from Hurriyet Daily News
Over the four years he’s spent working on “Mufasa: The Lion King,” Barry Jenkins estimates that he’s been asked why he wanted to make it at least 400 times.
» Pokemon is back with a hit new gaming app
20/12/24 01:52 from Hurriyet Daily News
With over 60 million downloads and an estimated $180 million in revenue since late October, a new Pokemon mobile game app is enjoying worldwide success as the latest incarnation of the hit Nintendo-owned franchise.
» Alexander the Great Cultural Route to boost Çanakkale tourism
20/12/24 01:52 from Hurriyet Daily News
Works have been initiated in the northwestern province of Çanakkale by the provincial directorate of culture and tourism to establish the approximately 2,400-year-old Alexander the Great Cultural Route and to develop the Granicus Histori...
» Ankara seeks to boost trade with D-8 countries
20/12/24 01:44 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye will boost its trade with the Developing Eight Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) member states through a “next-generation agreement,” Trade Minister Ömer Bolat has told Anadolu Agency.
» Labor union demands substantial increase in minimum wage
20/12/24 01:42 from Hurriyet Daily News
The labor union Türk-İş demanded that the minimum wage should be increased from a current 17,000 Turkish Liras to 29,583 liras ($811).
» Sweden sees red over Germany's energy policy
20/12/24 01:32 from Hurriyet Daily News
As one of Europe's biggest suppliers of electricity, Sweden is seeing red over Germany's energy policy, which it says ends up punishing Swedish consumers.
» Gisele Pelicot hailed as hero after ex-husband jailed in France mass rape trial
20/12/24 01:28 from Hurriyet Daily News
Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who survived a decade of sexual abuse by her husband and dozens of strangers, said she hoped her ordeal would help make the world a better place for "women and men alike" as her former spouse was jailed for 20...
» Suspect in health CEO killing charged with murder in New York
20/12/24 01:21 from Hurriyet Daily News
The man accused of gunning down a U.S. insurance executive in Manhattan — a killing that tapped into widespread anger with the American health care system — appeared in a New York court Thursday to face federal charges including murder.
» US lawmakers reject Republican bill to avert government shutdown
20/12/24 01:16 from Hurriyet Daily News
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected a Republican-led funding bill aimed at averting a government shutdown, with federal agencies due to run out of cash on Friday night and cease operations starting this ...
» World leaders stress Türkiye's pivotal role in Syria
20/12/24 01:07 from Hurriyet Daily News
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday underlined Türkiye's important role to address the ongoing crisis in Syria.
» Türkiye calls for immediate action to address Sudan crisis at UN meeting
20/12/24 00:43 from Hurriyet Daily News
Türkiye's representative to the U.N. Security Council, Ahmet Yıldız, urged the international community on Thursday to take swift action to address the escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
» Turkish Airlines sets Guinness World Record for serving the most countries
20/12/24 00:34 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish Airlines has officially claimed the Guinness World Record for the airline that flies to the most countries, solidifying its position as a global aviation leader.
» Erdoğan emphasizes need for global support to stabilize Syria
20/12/24 00:28 from Hurriyet Daily News
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stressed on Thursday that Syria can only achieve stability and recover from years of war with the support of all regional and international actors.
» Aliyev reveals 2 unresolved clauses in peace talks with Armenia
19/12/24 07:39 from Hurriyet Daily News
Baku and Yerevan have failed to reach consensus on clauses prohibiting mutual international claims and barring the deployment of third-country representatives along the border, Azerbaijani President İlham Aliyev has said.
» UN urges global unity for Syria's reconstruction
19/12/24 07:11 from Hurriyet Daily News
The time is now for the international community to support the “spirit created by Syrian people” to rebuild their country after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aff...
» Int’l bodies fail to provide peace, security: Erdoğan
19/12/24 07:03 from Hurriyet Daily News
International organizations tasked to produce peace and security fail to fulfill their responsibilities in the face increasing conflict and war, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, calling on D-8 members to stand with the people of ...
» Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal
19/12/24 06:40 from Hurriyet Daily News
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Dec. 19 he was ready for talks "anytime" with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office.
» Defense spox rejects US claims of ceasefire with YPG
19/12/24 06:30 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Defense Ministry has rejected claims of a ceasefire agreement with PKK or YPG, operating under the label SDF, following a statement from the U.S. State Department.
» Mergers, acquisitions volume doubles in Türkiye in 2024
19/12/24 05:33 from Hurriyet Daily News
The transaction volume of mergers and acquisitions in Türkiye rose to $5.5 billion from January to November, doubling from last year, according to a recent report by the KPMG Türkiye services firm.
» Şimşek visits Oman to boost economic ties
19/12/24 05:20 from Hurriyet Daily News
Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek visited Muscat, the capital of Oman, on Dec. 19 for the 12th meeting of the Joint Economic Commission, according to information from the ministry.
» Zelensky urges EU-US unity at bloc's last summit before Trump
19/12/24 05:14 from Hurriyet Daily News
Donald Trump loomed large over EU leaders Thursday at their last summit before he reclaims power in the United States, with President Volodymyr Zelensky saying only transatlantic unity can "save" Ukraine.
» Bosnia Herzegovina buys Turkish armored vehicles for its military
19/12/24 03:33 from Hurriyet Daily News
Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to receive Kirpi II armored vehicles from Türkiye in March, the country's Defense Ministry has announced.
» In Tel Aviv, diverse mix of artists shines spotlight on Israeli hostages
04/11/23 03:34 from The Times of Israel
From around the country, artists come to city's museum square to paint victims held in Gaza, in the hopes of drumming up support -- and one day gifting portraits to their owners The post In Tel Aviv, diverse mix of artists shines spotlig...
» 2 charged with terror offenses for paraglider signs at pro-Palestinian rally in London
04/11/23 03:16 from The Times of Israel
Prosecutors say there's reasonable suspicion the suspects are supporters of Hamas terror group; UK's PM Sunak slams plan for pro-Palestinian protest on Remembrance Day The post 2 charged with terror offenses for paraglider signs at pro-P...
» Underground blood bank processes unprecedented amounts as troops push into Gaza
04/11/23 02:17 from The Times of Israel
Fortified structure has molecular lab, air-filtration system to let staff work even during chemical or biological warfare, safe room to shield against severe missile threats The post Underground blood bank processes unprecedented amounts...
» As some US Jews take down mezuzahs due to antisemitism, some non-Jews put them up
04/11/23 00:29 from The Times of Israel
'This is the most beautiful thing anybody has ever said to me,' California rabbi says of offer by neighbors to affix mezuzahs, calls the one at his home 'the security system' The post As some US Jews take down mezuzahs due to antisemitis...
» NY Dem seeks meeting with Jewish voters as his stance on Israel-Hamas war criticized
03/11/23 23:11 from The Times of Israel
Facing potential primary, Jamaal Bowman invites constituents to sit-down on antisemitism that rabbi says no one will attend: 'The relationship with him has hit rock bottom' The post NY Dem seeks meeting with Jewish voters as his stance o...
» IDF force makes ‘targeted’ incursion into southern Gaza as offensive pushes ahead
03/11/23 22:28 from The Times of Israel
Israel has ‘significantly refined’ battle plans against Hamas, says Biden official * Blinken to meet with Arab FMs in Amman * IDF death toll in ground op at 24 The post IDF force makes ‘targeted’ incursion into southern Gaza ...
» Honduras recalls ambassador to Israel over ‘serious humanitarian situation’ in Gaza
03/11/23 22:12 from The Times of Israel
Despite move, which follows protests by several other Latin American nations, Honduran FM says ties with Israel stable and that diplomats and staff remain at embassy in Jerusalem The post Honduras recalls ambassador to Israel over ‘...
» German soccer team sacks player for sharing ‘from the river to the sea’ post
03/11/23 21:36 from The Times of Israel
Mainz gives boot to Anwar El Ghazi as prosecutors investigate him for 'disturbing public peace by condoning criminal acts in conjunction with incitement to hatred' The post German soccer team sacks player for sharing ‘from the rive...
» Hamas tried to send fighters to Egypt in ambulances for wounded Gazans — US official
03/11/23 21:03 from The Times of Israel
Israeli officials say inspectors uncovered oxygen concentrators for tunnels used by Palestinian terror groups inside truck carrying aid to Strip The post Hamas tried to send fighters to Egypt in ambulances for wounded Gazans — US officia...
» Israelis urged to reconsider overseas travel amid rising antisemitism worldwide
03/11/23 19:29 from The Times of Israel
National Security Council calls on citizens to 'weigh the essentiality' of planned trips before departing, avoid outward displays of their Jewish and Israeli identities The post Israelis urged to reconsider overseas travel amid rising an...
» In PBS series ‘Little Bird,’ a Jewish woman uncovers her traumatic Indigenous past
03/11/23 19:13 from The Times of Israel
Airing weekly in the US through Nov. 16, the show draws on the experiences of co-creator Jennifer Podemski, a victim of the 'Sixties Scoop' torn from her mother's arms The post In PBS series ‘Little Bird,’ a Jewish woman uncovers her tra...
» Thousands protest in Tel Aviv as Blinken visits, demanding hostages’ return
03/11/23 17:42 from The Times of Israel
Rally included display of an empty Shabbat table, dolls awaiting captive children and protesters wearing red eye coverings The post Thousands protest in Tel Aviv as Blinken visits, demanding hostages’ return appeared first on The T...
» IDF still surrounding Gaza City, kills ‘numerous’ terror operatives, destroys tunnels
03/11/23 16:33 from The Times of Israel
Military says it struck ambulance carrying Hamas cell: 'They transfer terror operatives and weapons in ambulances'; WHO 'shocked' as footage shows dead civilians The post IDF still surrounding Gaza City, kills ‘numerous’ terr...
» Projectile damages AFP’s Gaza bureau; IDF: Strike nearby may have caused debris
03/11/23 16:21 from The Times of Israel
French news agency's eight staff had evacuated south and so the bureau was empty when explosive projectile smashed in, apparently moving horizontally from east to west The post Projectile damages AFP’s Gaza bureau; IDF: Strike near...
» Israel sends hundreds of Gazan laborers held since Oct. 7 back into Strip
03/11/23 15:44 from The Times of Israel
Israel was slowly increasing number of Gazans with work permits in recent months, a strategy shattered by the Hamas massacres The post Israel sends hundreds of Gazan laborers held since Oct. 7 back into Strip appeared first on The Times ...
» First in Israel: Mastectomy performed completely by 'hands' of a robot
17/11/21 04:38 from JPost.com - Front Page
A robot-assisted surgery was completed in Israel using the Da Vinci surgical system, by which the surgeon sits at a console and controls the robot.
» Vietnam police summon noodle seller after 'Salt Bae' parody video
17/11/21 04:32 from JPost.com - Front Page
Last week, Gokce uploaded a video of himself feeding Vietnam's Minister of Public Security, To Lam, gold leaf encrusted steak at his London restaurant.
» US envoy visits Saudi Arabia, Bahrain for talks on Iran, Yemen
17/11/21 04:23 from JPost.com - Front Page
US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will discuss concerns over Iran and peace efforts for Yemen with the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
» Nefesh B’Nefesh inaugurates new aliyah campus in Jerusalem
17/11/21 04:08 from JPost.com - Front Page
The central motif of the structure’s design is the desire to highlight the significance of modern Zionism and Aliyah, while serving as a welcoming environment for those being hosted in the building.
» Oil pipeline explodes in Iranian village - report
17/11/21 02:54 from JPost.com - Front Page
The pipeline in southern Iran exploded due to old infrastructure and wear and tear. It is currently unknown whether there are any casualties.
» US signs $1 billion deal for COVID-19 antibody drug
17/11/21 02:19 from JPost.com - Front Page
The treament, developed by GSK and Vir Biotechnology, has shown to cut the risk of hospitalization or death by 79% in adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.
» West Bank outpost evacuated, three arrested in protests
17/11/21 01:08 from JPost.com - Front Page
Some 50 right-wing protesters, mostly settlers, attempted to impede the evacuation of Geulat Zion.
» Israel To Build First Tech Park for Arab Sector
17/11/21 00:45 from JPost.com - Front Page
About $6.8 million will be invested in the park in Nazareth as part of efforts to increase the number of Israeli Arabs working in the country’s booming tech industry
» Netflix’s ‘The Club’ offers a rare portrait of Turkish Jews
16/11/21 23:22 from JPost.com - Front Page
It’s not just Jews who are watching either, as the show has become popular across a large swath of Turkish society.
» Welfare Ministry data shows increase in reports of domestic violence
16/11/21 23:00 from JPost.com - Front Page
In honor of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women released their annual data of domestic violence.
» EU, Peres Center, Frontier RNG hold roundtable on desertification
16/11/21 22:48 from JPost.com - Front Page
The topic in question is especially relevant, as desertification has worsened in recent years due to climate change reducing rainfall and making air hotter and drier.
» 5 things moms can do to stay calm when parenting gets rough
16/11/21 22:44 from JPost.com - Front Page
How can we not go crazy? Here’s advice for moms on really challenging days.
» Buy this Catskills bungalow colony and own a piece of the Borscht Belt
16/11/21 22:03 from JPost.com - Front Page
Hasidic and yeshivish Jews are known to spend their summers
» Budapest’s new $30m Holocaust museum sits in limbo
16/11/21 21:47 from JPost.com - Front Page
The story of the museum, whose temporary name is the House of Fates, underlines how the legacy of the Holocaust keeps Jews from being fully integrated into Hungarian society.
» SPCA Israel seeks funds to replace X-ray machine in 24/7 vet clinic
16/11/21 21:25 from JPost.com - Front Page
The X-ray machine has broken down after being in use for 23 years. A replacement costs around NIS 110,000.
» The Sephardic Spice Girls helped me connect with my Jewish roots
16/11/21 21:24 from JPost.com - Front Page
Sharon and Rachel, aka the Sephardic Spice Girls (@sephardicspicegirls), are a cooking duo who run an Instagram account by the same name.
» On This Day: COVID-19 patient zero reportedly diagnosed in China in 2019
16/11/21 20:33 from JPost.com - Front Page
According to this report, which was widely cited by other media outlets though never independently confirmed, the first COVID-19 patient was an unidentified 55-year-old from China's Hubei province.
» ‘Chess4Solidarity’ chess tournament celebrated by Lapid, UNESCO
16/11/21 19:44 from JPost.com - Front Page
Over 500 people from all around the globe participated in the tournament, which was held virtually.
» Lithuania halts construction of bike path near Holocaust mass grave
16/11/21 19:22 from JPost.com - Front Page
In Šiauliai, which was home to Lithuania’s second-largest Jewish population before the Holocaust, the future of the bike path is uncertain.
» Israel fires missiles towards building south of Damascus - report
16/11/21 19:09 from JPost.com - Front Page
One of the missiles was shot down and no losses were reportedly caused.
» Chaim Walder's books removed from Eichler's over rape allegations
16/11/21 18:51 from JPost.com - Front Page
Women have alleged that ultra-Orthodox author Chaim Walder would regularly rape them at ages 12 and 15.
» Dianna Feinstein could be 1st Jew to be 3rd in line for US presidency
16/11/21 18:48 from JPost.com - Front Page
The retirement of Patrick Leahy sets the stage for Feinstein's election to be president pro tempore of the US Senate.
» Plaques give context to Dutch cemetery where Nazis buried near WWII victims
16/11/21 18:35 from JPost.com - Front Page
New plaques were unveiled, acknowledging that it is the burial place of war criminals.
» Man threatens to burn down Queens bagel shop over Israeli flags
16/11/21 17:53 from JPost.com - Front Page
Queens is home to an estimated 200,000 of New York City’s staggering 1.1 million Jewish residents.
» Pfizer files for US authorization of COVID-19 pill
16/11/21 17:13 from JPost.com - Front Page
The oral drug could be a promising new weapon in the fight against the pandemic, as it can be taken as an early at-home treatment.
» Second suspect arrested in espionage case in Sweden - report
16/11/21 16:52 from JPost.com - Front Page
A second suspect was arrested in a case concerning espionage in Sweden, with the first suspect being a state official working in security.
» Poland's police arrest 3 in connection to antisemitic book burning rally
16/11/21 16:48 from JPost.com - Front Page
Yair Lapid: “The horrific antisemitic incident in Poland reminds every Jew in the world of the strength of hatred that exists in the world.”
» 86-year-old crowned 'Miss Holocaust Survivor' in Israeli pageant
16/11/21 14:54 from JPost.com - Front Page
Ten contestants - ranging in age from 79 to 90 - trod the catwalk at a museum in the city of Haifa an annual Israeli beauty pageant designed to honor women who endured the horrors of the Nazis.
» Photos of IDF officials meeting with Arab nation counterparts are important - editorial
16/11/21 14:32 from JPost.com - Front Page
Israeli Air Force commander Mag.-Gen. Amikam Norkin was photographed at the Dubai Air Show with the commander of the UAE Air Force.
» Sudan's future is entangled in their connection with Israel - opinion
16/11/21 14:22 from JPost.com - Front Page
Blinken asked Israel to encourage the Sudanese military to restore the country to stability after the Sudanese coup.
» Biden, Xi discuss how to 'align' stances on Iran nuclear issue
16/11/21 14:17 from JPost.com - Front Page
The US-Iranian talks are indirect, with officials from the other nations shuttling between them, because Iran refuses direct contact with US officials.
» UNRWA chief: We face collapse from political attacks and lack of funds
16/11/21 13:11 from JPost.com - Front Page
To date, UNRWA services 5.7 million Palestinian refugees in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Gaza, the West Bank and east Jerusalem.
» US ambassador to UN visits Gaza, Lebanon borders
16/11/21 12:55 from JPost.com - Front Page
Erdan said he thinks that next time the US ambassador has to speak about Israel in the UN Security Council, she will surely remember this trip.
» When leaks harm prosecution of Netanyahu - analysis
16/11/21 12:34 from JPost.com - Front Page
Even if leaks are bad in general, there is some history and basis for leaks to the media to prevent the most powerful authorities of a nation from covering up their allegedly illegal activities.
» Iran restarts nuke parts production at facility Mossad accused of blowing up - report
16/11/21 12:27 from JPost.com - Front Page
Centrifuges enrich uranium for potentially making a nuclear weapon, and some of Iran's more advanced models can speed up that process by a rate of four to five times compared to older models.
» UK Labour leader denounces ‘anti-Zionist antisemitism’
16/11/21 12:00 from JPost.com - Front Page
Opposition and British Labour leader says party is opposed to BDS, denounces anti-Zionism as ‘antithesis of Labour tradition’
» Iranian president claims country's frozen assets abroad were released
16/11/21 11:37 from JPost.com - Front Page
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi announced that the country's resources in other countries had been unblocked.
» Unvaccinated relatives eligible to enter for weddings - in principle
16/11/21 11:24 from JPost.com - Front Page
While the change in regulations is a positive development, the problems persist, according to former MK Dov Lipman.
» New Knesset subcommittee to address impact of environment on public health
16/11/21 10:39 from JPost.com - Front Page
The subcommittee will be headed by MK Prof. Alon Tal, a long-term climate advocate and will operate under the Health Committee headed by Idit Silman.
» ‘Kosher’ cellphone service faces day of reckoning
16/11/21 10:37 from JPost.com - Front Page
Rabbinically supervised cellphone services have created a control mechanism used for societal purposes and commercial interests which Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel seeks to break up.
» Dismay in Jerusalem as Turkish interior minister calls Israeli couple spies
16/11/21 10:23 from JPost.com - Front Page
Consuls bring them supplies as prosecution prepares case for trial during 20-day remand.
» Sandbar sharks travel furthest than ever tracked
16/11/21 09:48 from JPost.com - Front Page
Sandbar sharks are known to have traveled to Cyprus and Egypt, but they were recently tracked in Sicily.
» Bennett: No matter what happens with Iran talks, we'll defend ourselves
16/11/21 09:47 from JPost.com - Front Page
PM Naftali Bennett and DM Benny Gantz stressed that Israel will defend itself, no matter what happens between Iran and the world powers.
» No matter how old you are, two shots of Pfizer vaccine don’t last – study
16/11/21 09:17 from JPost.com - Front Page
People’s ages had no effect on the vaccine’s waning, meaning that the vaccine waned for everyone and not just older people.
» Haskell proposes legalizing poker in Israel
16/11/21 08:50 from JPost.com - Front Page
The Education Committee head said children need to learn more about the Holy site.
» Shin Bet head Ronen Bar met with Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah
16/11/21 05:30 from JPost.com - Front Page
Shin Bet head Ronen Bar reportedly visited Ramallah last week in order to discuss Hamas' attempt to deepen its influence and destabilize the region, two months after a similar visit by Gantz.
» Seleucid fortress destroyed by Hasmonean army revealed ahead of Hanukkah
16/11/21 04:12 from JPost.com - Front Page
The remains of a Hellenistic building were found in Israel’s Shephelah region.
» Israel’s next-gen robots could replace ground troops on front lines
16/11/21 03:00 from JPost.com - Front Page
Elbit Systems and Roboteam have released the ROOK UGV, which will support infantry in a number of frontline roles.
» Israel's Energy Minister says UAE oil pipeline deal should be scrapped
16/11/21 02:44 from JPost.com - Front Page
Energy Minister Karin Elharrar said on Tuesday that the deal with partners from the UAE to transport oil from the Gulf to Europe via Israel should be canceled due to environmental concerns.
» Satellites, ships in crosshairs: Are Russia, China running circles around US? - analysis
16/11/21 02:37 from JPost.com - Front Page
Russia is carrying out missile tests on satellites and China has built mock US aircraft carriers for target practice. Are these threats to the US?
» Palestinian killed during clashes with IDF in West Bank
16/11/21 02:01 from JPost.com - Front Page
The PIJ and Hamas both claimed that the killed Palestinian was a member of their movements.
» Michael Flynn calls for US to have only 'one religion'
15/11/21 21:26 from JPost.com - Front Page
ADL and AJC have joined numerous groups and individuals in condemning the call by Michael Flynn.
» Could wormholes be used for future space travel? A new study explains
15/11/21 18:50 from JPost.com - Front Page
A theory proposed in a new study suggests wormholes, if they exist, might be more stable than previously thought.
» Can Israel's vaccine end the COVID-19 pandemic?
15/11/21 13:29 from JPost.com - Front Page
Brilife is a vector-based vaccine. The vaccine takes the vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) and genetically engineers to express the spike protein of the novel coronavirus on its envelope.
» Russia puts ISS at risk with debris generated by anti-satellite missile
15/11/21 12:25 from JPost.com - Front Page
The US State Department expressed outrage after a Russian anti-satellite missile test generated debris which put the ISS at risk.
» Why does Israel keep on screwing up COVID travel rules? – analysis
15/11/21 11:08 from JPost.com - Front Page
A travel rules blunder involving the Sputnik vaccine just highlights how much the country does not appear interested in learning its lessons.
» The Hess-7 complex: Your doorstep to Jerusalem bliss
15/11/21 03:06 from JPost.com - Front Page
» Opposition responsible for toxic Knesset discourse, physical threats on MKs - opinion
14/11/21 14:36 from JPost.com - Front Page
The Jewish opposition (excluding the Joint List) is by far much more to blame than the coalition for escalating threats and attacks on MKs.
» Lackluster COP26 deal shows Israel can 'continue to falter'
14/11/21 12:40 from JPost.com - Front Page
The last-minute changes made to the Glasgow Climate Pact have Israeli activists worried as Israel continues to make insufficient climate progress.
» Oh deer! Archaeologists reveal culinary taste of prehistoric Israelis
14/11/21 11:09 from JPost.com - Front Page
New research on animal remains in Qesem Cave suggests that early humans selected their hunting grounds based on their gastronomic preferences and need for specific supplies.
» Israeli tech helps diabetics manage sugar levels, eat what they want
14/11/21 07:44 from JPost.com - Front Page
An Israeli company developed a system that uses artificial intelligence to predict people with diabetes' blood sugar response to foods, enabling them to manage their sugar levels more efficiently.
» Archaeologists discover 'slave room' at Pompeii
13/11/21 22:16 from JPost.com - Front Page
Pompeii is famous historically for being an ancient city that was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. It was reportedly home to about 13,000 people.
» Birds' bodies in Amazon Rainforest change due to climate change - study
13/11/21 19:05 from JPost.com - Front Page
The study included data on more than 15,000 individual birds over a large range of the rainforest that was analyzed, weighed, captured, and later released bank into the wild.
» Is Iran downplaying Iranian helicopter buzzing a US naval ship?
13/11/21 13:59 from JPost.com - Front Page
A recent video lasting 42 seconds shows an Iranian helicopter flying close to a US ship.
» Shuli Rand's marriage of additional wife highlights inequality - women's orgs
13/11/21 10:23 from JPost.com - Front Page
"Women refused a get (Jewish divorce document) don't have a magical permit that allows for a second marriage if the husband refuses to let go."
» Here is what the future holds for Israel-Egypt relations - opinion
13/11/21 09:26 from JPost.com - Front Page
Israeli-Egyptian relations withstood several crises resulting from regional storms since they signed the peace agreement.
» UNRWA - the worst thing that ever happened to Palestinians - opinion
13/11/21 09:19 from JPost.com - Front Page
UNRWA still remains possibly the most human rights abusing institution funded by the international community.
» Israel can also be Climate Innovation Nation - opinion
13/11/21 09:01 from JPost.com - Front Page
The challenge facing us is how to deliver cuts in emissions and simultaneously deliver economic incentives for everyone involved.
» New COVID variant found in France: Reason for panic or not quite yet?
13/11/21 06:14 from JPost.com - Front Page
The spike protein of the variant known as B.1.640 has some unprecedented mutations.
» 5 things you need to know about olive oil
13/11/21 04:07 from JPost.com - Front Page
Yes, it's healthy, but what don't you know about excellent extra virgin olive oil?
» Harvey's BBQ in downtown Jerusalem is incomparable
11/11/21 13:21 from JPost.com - Front Page
Harvey, who ran Gabriel on nearby Shimon ben Shetah Street for a dozen years before turning it into Harvey’s, says he’s pleased with the new location – and on the night we went, it was buzzing!
» Shalem Tower - a peaceful oasis in the heart of Jerusalem
10/11/21 13:51 from JPost.com - Front Page
» Five must-see ancient theatres in Turkey
06/08/21 00:00 from Hurriyet Daily News
As the lands of Turkey hosted numerous civilizations and empires for thousands of years, the country still carries traces of history. There are more than 50 unearthed ancient theaters in Anatolian lands, remaining from the Greek and Roma...
» 10 hidden beauties of Turkey for an isolated vacation
09/07/20 00:02 from Hurriyet Daily News
Turkey, with its abundance of natural and cultural heritages, is a place where tourists from all over the world can spend their holiday, whether it is an adventurous one or a calm one. While the Anatolian lands host millions of tourists ...
» Academics spending more than 30 years in ancient excavation area
30/04/20 00:01 from Hurriyet Daily News
As 2020 was declared the Year of Patara, interest increased in the ancient city, located between the resort districts of Kaş and Fethiye
» The life of Whitney Houston to be made into feature film
24/04/20 00:01 from Hurriyet Daily News
The Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “The Two Popes” has been lined up to write and co-produce a new feature film on the life of Whitney Houston, U.S. media reported April 22.
» Beyoncé, Gaga offer hope at all-star event fighting COVID-19
19/04/20 04:56 from Hurriyet Daily News
Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Lizzo, Shawn Mendes and others sang classic songs brimmed with messages of hope and change during a TV special aimed at fighting the coronavirus, while Beyoncé and Alicia Keys spoke passionately about how the vi...
» Handwritten 'Hey Jude' lyrics sell for $910,000
12/04/20 04:39 from Hurriyet Daily News
A sheet of paper bearing Paul McCartney's handwritten lyrics to "Hey Jude" sold for $910,000 in an online auction held on April 10 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' historic split.
» Egypt bans 'music of the slums'
20/02/20 16:14 from Full Feed
Egypt's powerful Musicians Syndicate bans mahraganat music and asks streaming giants to take down the songs with "unethical lyrics."
» Unfazed by lira's decline, Turkey persists with lowering interest rates
20/02/20 16:14 from Full Feed
The lira slumped to its lowest level since May a day after the central bank made its sixth consecutive interest rate cut to boost the economy and geopolitical worries also weigh on the currency.
» Far-left current rises from among Iranian hardliners
20/02/20 16:14 from Full Feed
Iran’s ultraconservatives have given birth to their worst nightmare — a group so left-leaning that hardliners consider them would-be communists.
» Is Russia cozying up to Syria's Kurds amid rift with Turkey?
20/02/20 16:14 from Full Feed
The United States has reportedly cautioned the Kurds not to fight Turkey in any potential escalation in Syria, but Russia appears to have moved closer to the Kurds, as suggested by Kurdish collaboration with the Syrian army in areas alon...
» SDF avoids fight with Trump over budget cut
20/02/20 13:06 from Full Feed
The Trump administration's proposed 2021 budget would diminish the SDF's ability to effectively fight IS, but the coalition is unlikely to protest the steep cuts out of fear of angering Trump.
» New solar park to ease Iraqi governorate's power shortage
20/02/20 13:06 from Full Feed
A solar energy park to be funded by the European Union is expected to help lessen Dohuk's daily power cuts in two years.
» Morocco’s balancing act on Israel and Palestine
20/02/20 11:04 from Full Feed
Moroccans protest against the "deal of the century" and want the government, which recently took possession of Israeli spy drones, to do more to aid the Palestinian cause.
» Palestinian-Israeli agriculture exchange hits a snag
20/02/20 09:51 from Full Feed
The normal exchange of agriculture and animal goods between Israel and Palestine has hit a snag, causing economic and social interruptions and possibly pushing Palestinians to become less dependent on Israel.
» Is the time ripe for ultimate eclipse of al-Qaeda in Yemen?
20/02/20 09:51 from Full Feed
The irreparable decline of al-Qaeda requires Yemen’s problems — particularly political, military and economic issues — to be fixed.
» Palestinian territories stable after Trump plan, but for how long?
20/02/20 06:59 from Full Feed
Palestinians of the West Bank and Gaza remain united in their rejection of President Donald Trump's mideast plan but it is unclear in what way they will ultimately express it.
» Jordan stands firm against Trump deal despite risks to ties
20/02/20 05:54 from Full Feed
There are growing concerns that Jordan’s defiance toward the US peace plan for the Middle East could affect its strategic ties with the United States.
» Death on the Nile takes a digital turn
20/02/20 05:54 from Full Feed
Two online platforms help families organize funerals in Egypt.
» What a Russian-Turkish compromise on Idlib may look like
20/02/20 05:54 from Full Feed
Although a new round of Russia-Turkey talks on Idlib failed, there are still ways to settle the conflict.
» What do the Houthis need from Cairo?
20/02/20 05:54 from Full Feed
Egypt made sure that Egyptian fishermen safely returned home from Yemen as Yemeni patients arrive in Cairo for treatment as part of efforts to resolve Yemen’s conflict.
» Intel: Why Trump is calling a Democrat’s Iran meeting illegal
20/02/20 05:54 from Full Feed
President Donald Trump doubled down on his accusation today that Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., violated the law by meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif at the annual Munich Security Conference over the weekend.
» Clashes in northern Syria drift from Idlib to Aleppo
20/02/20 05:54 from Full Feed
As the Idlib escalation winds down to a stalemate between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s forces and Turkish troops, the clashes are shifting to Aleppo.
» Edelman strikes $6 million deal with Saudis to promote G-20 business summit
19/02/20 21:42 from Full Feed
Saudi petrochemicals company SABIC has hired the Chicago-based PR giant to support this year’s Business 20 gathering in Riyadh.
» Intel: What's behind Erdogan's latest threat of imminent attack in Syria
19/02/20 21:42 from Full Feed
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the parliament today that an operation against Syrian government forces in the rebel-held province of Idlib was “a matter of moments” after talks between Turkish officials and their Russian cou...
» Meet the AIPAC leaders bankrolling the Bernie Sanders attack ads
19/02/20 21:42 from Full Feed
Several high-profile AIPAC donors are bankrolling ads against Bernie Sanders’ presidential bid as the lobbying group tackles the growing criticism of Israel among Democrats.
» With election rivals barred, Iran’s hard-liners resort to infighting
19/02/20 18:14 from Full Feed
Less than a week to Iran’s parliamentary elections, the country’s hard-liners have yet to reach consensus before finalizing a list of endorsed candidates.