On This Day, May 13: Philadelphia police bomb MOVE house, killing 11 - UPI.com
On May 13, 1985, a Philadelphia police helicopter bombed the fortified house of a radical organization, MOVE, to end a 24-hour siege. 1 of 5 | On May 13, 1985, a Philadelphia police helicopter bombed the fortified house of a radical organization, MOVE, to end a 24-hour siege. File Photo by John And»»»
A world more afraid: Wars fuelling rising fears of foreign attacks
The world is simultaneously more afraid of war and less willing to fight one. That paradox sits at the heart of the security and defence findings from the 2026 Democracy Perception Index — a survey of 94,146 people across 98 countries conducted between March 19 and April 21, as US and Israeli force»»»
Experience of Turkish RHOFA Energy draws interest of Kyrgyzstan's Cabinet - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, met with a Turkish delegation led by Hazreti Akdemir, Chairman of the Board of RHOFA Energy. During the meeting, the parties discussed bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, with a particular focus on the use of renewable »»»
Bulgarian Authorities Stop Illegal Poultry Shipment at Turkey Border CrossingOpinions
At the “Kapitan Andreevo” border checkpoint, Bulgarian authorities seized more than 1.5 tons of chicken meat after inspectors found it being transported without the required documentation, according to official inspection reports. The operation was carried out by the Border Control Directorate of t»»»
Domuschiev Warns of Debt Spiral as Inflation and Deficit Pressures Mount in BulgariaOpinions
Bulgaria is currently facing the highest inflation rate in the eurozone for the past month, alongside a budget deficit exceeding the 3% threshold, according to entrepreneur and KRIB (Confederation of Employers and Industrialists of Bulgaria) chairman Kiril Domuschiev, who voiced concern in a social»»»
Balkan Fleet Operators Are Finally Seeing Returns on Telematics InvestmentsOpinions
Bulgarian freight volumes were up 11.9% in Q4 2025 year on year. When I ask fleet operators around Sofia and Plovdiv what shifted, the answer keeps coming back to the same thing. It's not some grand strategy or government initiative. It's the fact that they finally have live numbers from their own »»»
Bulgaria Leads Region in Battery Storage, Outpacing Romania and TurkeyOpinions
Bulgaria has established itself as one of the strongest performers in Southeast Europe in terms of operational battery storage capacity, according to data cited by BGNES, placing the country ahead of several regional competitors. The country currently has an installed battery storage capacity of 0.»»»
79 more people reach Crete amid migration surge from Libya
A total 79 more migrants have been rescued off small boats that ran into trouble south of Crete after crossing the Mediterranean Sea from north Africa, the Coast Guard said Tuesday, amid a surge in arrivals. Monday’s operations came after hundreds of people, mostly from the Middle East and Africa, »»»
Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term
Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBasillioh RukangaandSwaibu Ibrahim,BBC Africa, Kampala Government of Uganda/XYoweri Museveni is the only president many Ugandans have lived under Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, 81, has been swo»»»
France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya 12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAkisa Wandera,BBC Africa, NairobiandHafsa Khalil AFP via Getty ImagesThe French president (L) is in Kenya, where he is co-hosting the Africa Forward Summit alongside his Ke»»»
A world more afraid: Wars fuelling rising fears of foreign attacks
The world is simultaneously more afraid of war and less willing to fight one. That paradox sits at the heart of the security and defence findings from the 2026 Democracy Perception Index — a survey of 94,146 people across 98 countries conducted between March 19 and April 21, as US and Israeli force»»»
A world more afraid: Wars fuelling rising fears of foreign attacks
The world is simultaneously more afraid of war and less willing to fight one. That paradox sits at the heart of the security and defence findings from the 2026 Democracy Perception Index — a survey of 94,146 people across 98 countries conducted between March 19 and April 21, as US and Israeli force»»»
14 missing, 23 rescued after migrant boat sinks off Malaysia
A boat carrying 37 undocumented migrants believed to be from Indonesia sank off Pangkor island on Malaysia's west coast, leaving 14 people still missing, maritime authorities said. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Perak said it was alerted early Monday by a local fisherman who fo»»»
27-year-old citizen of Kyrgyzstan killed in road accident in Turkey - | 24.KG
A 27-year-old citizen of Kyrgyzstan, Kubat Amanbekov, was killed in a road accident in Antalya. The crash occurred at around 3 a.m. on the night of May 11 in Serik district on Belek tourist highway. According to Turkish media reports, a taxi collided with the bicycle ridden by Kubat Amanbekov. The »»»
Kyrgyz servicemen participate in Efes 2026 international exercises in Turkey - | 24.KG
Servicemen of the Kyrgyz Republic are taking part in the international military exercises Efes-2026, held in Izmir. The Ministry of Defense reported. The personnel from military unit 35524 of the South-Western Operational Command were deployed to the exercises. The drills are taking place at the Ka»»»
Putin says the war in Ukraine is “coming to an end”
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he believed the war in Ukraine was “coming to an end”, signalling what appeared to be one of the Kremlin’s clearest indications yet that Moscow may be seeking a negotiated settlement after more than four years of fighting. »»»
Putin says the war in Ukraine is “coming to an end”
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he believed the war in Ukraine was “coming to an end”, signalling what appeared to be one of the Kremlin’s clearest indications yet that Moscow may be seeking a negotiated settlement after more than four years of fighting. »»»
Egypt’s Sharm El Luli Named Among World’s Leading Beaches for 2026
Egypt’s tourism sector has received renewed international recognition after Sharm El Luli in Marsa Alam was highlighted among the world’s leading coastal destinations for 2026, according to a global beach ranking cited by the UK’s Daily Mail and reported by Russian travel platform TourProm. The ran»»»
13 migrants found squashed into cars at border
Two people have been arrested in the northeastern Evros region on suspicion of belonging to smuggling rings that picked up migrants who had illegally crossed the land border with Turkey and drove them west towards Thessaloniki, authorities said Sunday. A police statement said the two separate arres»»»
New migrant arrivals on Crete
A small boat carrying 40 migrants who made the dangerous Mediterranean Sea crossing from Africa arrived on the southern Greek island of Gavdos, off Crete, on Saturday, authorities said. the Coast Guard said the 33 men, six women and one child were found on the beach of Trypiti, where many migrant b»»»
QC launches Dhul-Hijjah campaign to boost for humanitarian projects
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched its Dhul-Hijjah Campaign for the season 1447 AH – 2026, under the slogan “The Most Blessed Days”. Driven by the generosity of donors in Qatar, the campaign seeks to mobilise support for the implementation of various humanitarian and developm»»»
Trade between the UAE and Türkiye is booming - here’s why
Istanbul: The UAE and Türkiye are seeking to deepen their economic partnership as trade and investment ties between the two countries continue to accelerate under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into force in September 2023. Speaking during a series of meetings a»»»
Cryptocurrency A7A5 powers a major sanctions evasion scheme
A new report reveals details of a major sanctions evasion scheme for Russian top business executives and oligarchs, based on a cryptocurrency issued by payments company A7. The findings of an investigation by independent o»»»
Cryptocurrency A7A5 powers a major sanctions evasion scheme
A new report reveals details of a major sanctions evasion scheme for Russian top business executives and oligarchs, based on a cryptocurrency issued by payments company A7. The findings of an investigation by independent o»»»
Cryptocurrency A7A5 powers a major sanctions evasion scheme
A new report reveals details of a major sanctions evasion scheme for Russian top business executives and oligarchs, based on a cryptocurrency issued by payments company A7. The findings of an investigation by independent o»»»
Cryptocurrency A7A5 powers a major sanctions evasion scheme
A new report reveals details of a major sanctions evasion scheme for Russian top business executives and oligarchs, based on a cryptocurrency issued by payments company A7. The findings of an investigation by independent o»»»
Talking Europe - EU enlargement: New horizons, from East to West
Nine countries are currently in the process of acceding to the European Union: North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia and Turkey. The European club seems to be growing ever more appealing, to the point where Iceland could»»»
Saudi students win two golds, bronze at Balkan Mathematical Olympiad
THESSALONIKI, Greece: Saudi Arabia’s national mathematics team captured two gold medals and one bronze at the 43rd Balkan Mathematical Olympiad 2026 in Greece, extending the Kingdom’s growing record in international science and mathematics competitions. The Olympiad, held in the Greek city of Thess»»»
Mansour bin Zayed, President of Turkey discuss bilateral cooperation
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met with Recep Tayyip Erdogan , President of the Republic of Turkey, within the framework of Sheikh Mansour’s working visit to Turkey . During the meeting, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed conv»»»
Indonesia, Turkiye team up to develop next-gen autonomous combat drones
JAKARTA: Indonesian and Turkish defense companies are teaming up to develop the next generation of Turkiye’s Kizilelma autonomous combat aircraft, as a fresh deal makes Jakarta the first foreign buyer of the new fighter jets. Indonesian defense firm Republikorp and Turkish drone maker Baykar signed»»»
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Istanbul “lawfare” echoes Brazil playbook as Imamoglu trial mirrors elimination of Lula
The ongoing trial involving Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu took a cinematic turn lately after defence arguments framed the proceedings as a systematic “lawfare” campaign mirroring events in the political odyssey of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. »»»
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Istanbul “lawfare” echoes Brazil playbook as Imamoglu trial mirrors elimination of Lula
The ongoing trial involving Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu took a cinematic turn lately after defence arguments framed the proceedings as a systematic “lawfare” campaign mirroring events in the political odyssey of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. »»»
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Istanbul “lawfare” echoes Brazil playbook as Imamoglu trial mirrors elimination of Lula
The ongoing trial involving Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu took a cinematic turn lately after defence arguments framed the proceedings as a systematic “lawfare” campaign mirroring events in the political odyssey of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. »»»
Shura Speaker affirms Qatar’s support for diplomacy and peaceful solutions
QNA Podgorica (Montenegro) Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that the State of Qatar, under the leadership of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, leads a steady foreign policy that is based on dialogue, mediation, and peaceful solutions, pursu»»»
Cruise operator: 29 people disembarked in Saint Helena after hantavirus outbreak - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Ambulances and police park at Schiphol airport, near Amsterdam, Netherlands, waiting to transport a patient medically evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius with suspected hantavirus on Thursday. Photo by Michel van Bergen/EPA May 7 (UPI) -- Public health officials conducted contract tr»»»
Coal mines are leaking vast amounts of methane into the atmosphere and almost no one is measuring it - Ember
Almost five years after 159 countries signed the Global Methane Pledge committing to cut anthropogenic methane emissions by 30% by 2030, coal mines are releasing roughly the same amount of the potent greenhouse gas as they were when the ink was still wet on the agreement. Global production has incr»»»
Coal mines are leaking vast amounts of methane into the atmosphere and almost no one is measuring it - Ember
Almost five years after 159 countries signed the Global Methane Pledge committing to cut anthropogenic methane emissions by 30% by 2030, coal mines are releasing roughly the same amount of the potent greenhouse gas as they were when the ink was still wet on the agreement. Global production has incr»»»
Race to trace passengers who left hantavirus cruise ship at island
Race to trace passengers who left hantavirus cruise ship at island 14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAmy Walker Dozens of people who had been on board a hantavirus-hit cruise ship disembarked on the island of St Helena in the South Atlantic, including a woman who later died, the Dutc»»»
Rapid currency replacement and broad financial sector reform in Syria
Damascus, May 7 (SANA) Over the year since the formation of Syria’s first post-liberation government, the country has recorded notable progress in modernizing its monetary and financial system. Nearly four months after launching the replacement of the old currency, authorities say more than half of»»»
Turk arrested over Thessaloniki shooting
Three Turks have been identified as being behind a gunfire attack on another Turkish national in Thessaloniki last month, police said Thursday. One suspect has been arrested while police are seeking the other two. The incident comes amid a surge in violence between members of Turkish crime groups i»»»
Egypt’s first-ever air games festival hosted above the Pyramids
65 sky divers and para-motorists from at least 20 countries in the world flew over the great Giza pyramids on Saturday as Sky Sports EG Company in cooperation with the Egyptian Air Sports Federation held Egypt’s first ever air games. “The event is an amazing and important advertisement which will p»»»
Hantavirus ship passenger: 'They didn't take it seriously enough'
Ruhi Cenet was surprised when cruise-ship life carried on as usual aboard the MV Hondius, even after the captain announced the first passenger's death. The Turkish travel vlogger had boarded the ship in Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1 to do a story about one of its stops, Tristan da Cunha, the remot»»»
Turkey’s prosecutors recorded 17mn people as “suspects” in 2025
One in five Turks were classified as a “suspect” in criminal investigations last year, according to annual judicial statistics released by Turkey’s justice ministry. For a long time, the country’s legal infr»»»
China signs billions worth of contracts with Turkmenistan, but no financing
There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»
Turkey’s prosecutors recorded 17mn people as “suspects” in 2025
One in five Turks were classified as a “suspect” in criminal investigations last year, according to annual judicial statistics released by Turkey’s justice ministry. For a long time, the country’s legal infr»»»
China signs billions worth of contracts with Turkmenistan, but no financing
There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»
China signs billions worth of contracts with Turkmenistan, but no financing
There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»
China signs billions worth of contracts with Turkmenistan, but no financing
There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»
China signs billions worth of contracts with Turkmenistan, but no financing
There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»
Pope Leo XIV comforts 13 priests from Lebanon with surprise video call
BEIRUT: Pope Leo XIV surprised 13 priests from southern Lebanon, near the border with Israel, by joining a video call from Rome on Wednesday, telling them they were in his prayers and that he hoped peace would soon prevail along the tense frontier. The Lebanese Catholic and Maronite priests were as»»»