Middle East Observer 6h

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 11h

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»»»

gulfnews.com
BNE 13h

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»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 13h

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 13h

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»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 13h

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 13h

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 13h

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 13h

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
Arab News 14h

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»»»

arabnews.com
Warsaw Business Journal 18h

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»»»

wbj.pl
BNE 21h

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
Naharnet 21h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

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 23h

Serbia ranks among top global gold buyers in 2026

Serbia was among the world’s largest buyers of gold in early 2026, as the central bank continued to diversify reserves amid geopolitical uncertainty, according to data from the World Gold Council released on April 29. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 23h

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 23h

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
RT 06.05. 12:52

Türkiye rolls out nation’s first ICBM

Türkiye has unveiled its first intercontinental ballistic missile, which officials say will significantly boost the country’s long‑range strike capability. The missile, named Yildirimhan, was presented at the SAHA 2026 defense industry expo in Istanbul on Tuesday, according to local media reports. »»»

rt.com
France24 06.05. 06:28

Rebel groups in Mali capture a drone control station

Two rebel groups seized the city of Kidal in Mali on April 26. One of the sites they captured houses a ground control station for drones once operated by the Malian Army. Malian rebel groups have been relentlessly posting on Facebook ever since they captured the Malian city of Kidal on April 26. Th»»»

france24.com
Gulf News 06.05. 04:29

UAE National Pavilion draws significant attention on opening day of 2026 International Defence and Aviation Exhibition in Istanbul

ISTANBUL: The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion has concluded its first day at in the SAHA International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition (SAHA) 2026, receiving significant attendance from international delegations, industry leaders, and representatives of leading international defence and sec»»»

gulfnews.com
EU Observer 05.05. 17:47

Flawed migration stats leave children unseen along the Balkan route

Official figures on the Balkan migratory route are underestimating the real number of people passing through Europe’s Eastern corridor, diluting the urgency of helping children travelling alone, according to advocacy group Save the Children. A report by Save the Children found that underreported cr»»»

euobserver.com
24 News Agency 05.05. 15:50

Kyrgyzstanis win medals at Baku marathon - | 24.KG

The Baku Marathon has taken place in the capital of Azerbaijan, organizers reported. Among the men, Turkish runner Ahmet Alkanoglu crossed the finish line first. Ukrainian runner Vitaly Shafar took second place, while Kyrgyzstani Yrskeldi Akerov took third. Another Kyrgyzstani, retired police major»»»

24.kg
Business-review 05.05. 11:32

Otokar acquires Automecanica and the plant in Medias in an €86 million deal

A strategic investment in Romania’s defense industry Following the process initiated in January 2026, the agreement to acquire shares representing 96.77% of the share capital of Automecanica S.A. was signed on April 29, 2026, for approximately 85 million euros. Through this investment, Otokar becom»»»

business-review.eu