Arab News 49m

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»»»

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BNE 6h

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. »»»

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BNE 6h

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. »»»

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BNE 6h

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. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 15h

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»»»

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UPI 22h

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»»»

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BNE 23h

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»»»

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BNE 23h

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»»»

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BBC 1d

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»»»

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Sana 1d

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»»»

sana.sy
Kathimerini 07.05. 13:43

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»»»

ekathimerini.com
Middle East Observer 07.05. 07:37

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»»»

meobserver.org
Gulf News 07.05. 02:25

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»»»

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BNE 07.05. 00:33

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»»»

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BNE 07.05. 00:33

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 »»»

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BNE 07.05. 00:33

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»»»

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BNE 07.05. 00:33

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 »»»

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BNE 07.05. 00:33

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 »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 07.05. 00:33

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 »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 07.05. 00:33

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 »»»

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Arab News 06.05. 23:14

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»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 06.05. 19:52

NBP buys more than 31 tons of gold bullion

Narodowy Bank Polski, Poland’s central bank, has become the world’s largest buyer of gold among central banks. During the first quarter of 2026, it purchased more than 31 tons, increasing its reserves to nearly 582 tons and accounting for about 13% of global central bank gold demand. The bank’s lon»»»

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BNE 06.05. 16:30

Japan quietly resumes Russian oil imports as Hormuz crisis forces a pragmatic rethink

Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»

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Naharnet 06.05. 16:13

Pope comforts 13 priests from south Lebanon with surprise video call

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 asked to a»»»

BNE 06.05. 14:46

Is Russia quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor?

Is Russia, leaning on Georgia, quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor? Despite the hype over the expanding China-Europe cargo transit route that avoids Russia, it still only handles freight amounting to ar»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:46

Is Russia quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor?

Is Russia, leaning on Georgia, quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor? Despite the hype over the expanding China-Europe cargo transit route that avoids Russia, it still only handles freight amounting to ar»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:46

Fitch stress test sees no Turkish bank failure even if Iran conflict drives lira to USD/75

Turkish banks’ would overcome severe effects of a prolonged Iran conflict without needing to ask for additional capital injections from their shareholders, according to the results of a stress test conducted by Fitch Ratings. »»»

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BNE 06.05. 14:46

Fitch stress test sees no Turkish bank failure even if Iran conflict drives lira to USD/75

Turkish banks’ would overcome severe effects of a prolonged Iran conflict without needing to ask for additional capital injections from their shareholders, according to the results of a stress test conducted by Fitch Ratings. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:46

Japan quietly resumes Russian oil imports as Hormuz crisis forces a pragmatic rethink

Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Japan quietly resumes Russian oil imports as Hormuz crisis forces a pragmatic rethink

Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Japan quietly resumes Russian oil imports as Hormuz crisis forces a pragmatic rethink

Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Japan quietly resumes Russian oil imports as Hormuz crisis forces a pragmatic rethink

Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Japan quietly resumes Russian oil imports as Hormuz crisis forces a pragmatic rethink

Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Japan quietly resumes Russian oil imports as Hormuz crisis forces a pragmatic rethink

Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Japan quietly resumes Russian oil imports as Hormuz crisis forces a pragmatic rethink

Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Japan quietly resumes Russian oil imports as Hormuz crisis forces a pragmatic rethink

Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Japan quietly resumes Russian oil imports as Hormuz crisis forces a pragmatic rethink

Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Japan quietly resumes Russian oil imports as Hormuz crisis forces a pragmatic rethink

Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Japan quietly resumes Russian oil imports as Hormuz crisis forces a pragmatic rethink

Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Japan quietly resumes Russian oil imports as Hormuz crisis forces a pragmatic rethink

Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Japan quietly resumes Russian oil imports as Hormuz crisis forces a pragmatic rethink

Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Is Russia quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor?

Is Russia, leaning on Georgia, quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor? Despite the hype over the expanding China-Europe cargo transit route that avoids Russia, it still only handles freight amounting to ar»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Japan quietly resumes Russian oil imports as Hormuz crisis forces a pragmatic rethink

Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Is Russia quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor?

Is Russia, leaning on Georgia, quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor? Despite the hype over the expanding China-Europe cargo transit route that avoids Russia, it still only handles freight amounting to ar»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Is Russia quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor?

Is Russia, leaning on Georgia, quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor? Despite the hype over the expanding China-Europe cargo transit route that avoids Russia, it still only handles freight amounting to ar»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Is Russia quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor?

Is Russia, leaning on Georgia, quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor? Despite the hype over the expanding China-Europe cargo transit route that avoids Russia, it still only handles freight amounting to ar»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Is Russia quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor?

Is Russia, leaning on Georgia, quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor? Despite the hype over the expanding China-Europe cargo transit route that avoids Russia, it still only handles freight amounting to ar»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Is Russia quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor?

Is Russia, leaning on Georgia, quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor? Despite the hype over the expanding China-Europe cargo transit route that avoids Russia, it still only handles freight amounting to ar»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Is Russia quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor?

Is Russia, leaning on Georgia, quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor? Despite the hype over the expanding China-Europe cargo transit route that avoids Russia, it still only handles freight amounting to ar»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 06.05. 14:45

Is Russia quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor?

Is Russia, leaning on Georgia, quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor? Despite the hype over the expanding China-Europe cargo transit route that avoids Russia, it still only handles freight amounting to ar»»»

intellinews.com