Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:07:07 GMT
'Top Five' IS Leader in Syria Killed in US Drone Strike
The United States is claiming another victory over Islamic State, saying it tracked, targeted and killed one of the terror group's 'top five' leaders during a drone strike in northwestern Syria.U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) identified the senior IS official as Maher al-Agal, describing him as the leader of the group's Syrian province and as a critical liaison between IS core and its affiliates around the world....[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:16:31 GMT
Biden asks Senate to ratify new NATO expansion
Finland and Sweden meet all the requirements and ?will be net contributors to the Alliance,? the US president saysUS President Joe Biden submitted the protocols on the accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO to the Senate on Monday, asking lawmakers to fast-track the ratification process.In a written message, the president said the two Nordic countries meet all of the requirements to join...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:16:25 GMT
US claims Iran to send 'hundreds of drones' to Russia
Training for Russian troops to pilot Iranian drones may start this month, a senior US official saidIran is "preparing to provide Russia" with hundreds of drones, some weaponized, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan claimed during a press briefing on Monday. He seemed to imply that the unmanned aircraft are meant to replace Russian losses in Ukraine.Sullivan noted that the delivery ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:06:23 GMT
US Says Drone Strike Kills Islamic State Leader in Syria
The U.S. military said Tuesday that a drone strike it launched has killed the leader of Islamic State in Syria, one of the five top leaders of the militant group, and it also seriously injured a close associate.In a statement, the U.S. Central Command said Maher al-Agal was killed in the attack on a site outside Jindayris, in northwest Syria.'Extensive planning went into this operation to ensure its succe...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:05:11 GMT
UN Aid Operation to NW Syria Gets 6-Month Extension
United Nations - A U.N. aid operation from Turkey into opposition-held areas of northwest Syria may now resume for six months - with the possibility of six additional months - after its authorization expired Sunday due to disagreements within the U.N. Security Council."What is most important today is that the council, with this resolution, keeps the cross-border mechanism open and operating," Irish Ambassador Ge...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:13:31 GMT
Putin to meet leaders of Iran and Turkey Kremlin
The Russian president plans to visit Tehran next weekRussian President Vladimir Putin will visit Tehran on July 19 for talks with his Iranian and Turkish counterparts, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said during a press briefing on Tuesday.Putin will attend a trilateral meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan under the so-called 'Astana peac...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:13:23 GMT
US claims Iran ready to send 'hundreds of drones' to Russia
Training for Russian troops to pilot Iranian drones may start this month, a senior US official saidIran is "preparing to provide Russia" with hundreds of drones, some weaponized, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan claimed during a press briefing on Monday. He seemed to imply that the unmanned aircraft are meant to replace Russian losses in Ukraine.Sullivan noted that the delivery ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:13:35 GMT
Biden asks Senate to ratify Sweden and Finland's NATO bids
The Nordic countries meet all the requirements and ?will be net contributors to the Alliance,? the US president saysUS President Joe Biden submitted the protocols on the ascension of Sweden and Finland to NATO to the Senate on Monday, asking lawmakers to fast-track the ratification process.In a written message to the Senate, the president said the two Nordic countries meet all of the requ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:55:43 GMT
5 Frenchmen who nobly served Russia
Some of them defended Russia against Napoleon and Hitler, while others made a valuable contribution to the development of Russian culture. 1. Louis CaravaquePublic DomainFrench artist Louis Caravaque arrived in Russia for the first time in 1716, at the invitation of Tsar Peter the Great "...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:18:09 GMT
Sisters Kim, Khloe Kardashian twin in black bikinis, check out duo's pic
Washington [US], July 11 (ANI): Reality star Kim Kardashian and her younger sister Khloe Kardashian are having a gala time in Turks and Caicos and the proof of the fact is the duo's stunning beach pictures.
Taking to Instagram, Kim dropped a string of images showing how she celebrated Khloe's 38th birthday.
In the images, the sisters are seen posing together against the azure blue waters. The two look super hot in matchin...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:06:05 GMT
A Look at High-Profile Political Assassinations This Century
Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday by a gunman who opened fire on him as he delivered a campaign speech on a street in western Japan, shocking the country.Here's a global look at other high-profile political assassinations in the 21st century:- Oct. 15, 2021: British lawmaker David Amess is stabbed to death by an Islamic State supporter while meeting with voters.- Jul...[read more]
Published: Sun, 10 Jul 2022 16:05:17 GMT
Egyptian carpet schools improve locals' lives in Saqqara village
© Provided by Xinhua In Saqqara village, where the famous step pyramid is located, there are dozens of carpet schools, featuring the traditional art of handmade carpets. They have attracted thousands of foreign visitors every year and helped the live...[read more]
Published: Sun, 10 Jul 2022 08:17:12 GMT
Biden explains Saudi Arabia trip
Riyadh can help the US to counter Russia and China as well as to mitigate the impact of the energy crisis, he wrote in an op-edUS President Joe Biden has defended his plan to visit Saudi Arabia by saying engagement with Riyadh is paramount for countering "Russia's aggression," achieving "greater stability" in the Middle East, and ensuring Washington's ability to "outcompete China."In an o...[read more]
Published: Sat, 09 Jul 2022 18:15:55 GMT
Turkish inflation on course to win unwanted first prize Fitch
The rating agency has cut Ankara's credit rating deeper into junk territoryInternational rating agency Fitch has slashed Turkey's debt rating to B from B+, citing government policies that have reportedly contributed to "spiraling inflation" and discouraging capital inflows.The agency also forecast annual inflation to average 71.4% in 2022, the highest of any country rated by Fitch, adding...[read more]
Published: Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:36:31 GMT
Syrians Fear Effects of Russia Blocking Aid to Rebel Area
IDLIB, Syria - Over the past two years, Adila Afesh has seen the food assistance her Syrian family receives shrink by nearly two-thirds.Now, she fears Russia - perhaps seeking to retaliate against Western sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine - will block the renewal of a U.N. Security Council resolution that allows aid to be delivered from Turkey to Syrians who, like her family, live in the rebel-run Idlib pro...[read more]
Published: Sat, 09 Jul 2022 06:18:20 GMT
Istanbul: Uyghur rights activists organize protest against China's atrocities in Xinjiang
Istanbul [Turkey], July 9 (ANI): The Union of International East Turkistan NGOs and Uyghur Academy Foundation organized a day-long protest to highlight China's atrocities against the Uyghur community in Xinjiang.
The demonstration, held on July 5, was attended by leaders of Turkey's political parties. Good Party Vice President Ridvan Uz and Future Party Vice President Hakverdi Altug attended the event.
The event highlight...[read more]
Published: Sat, 09 Jul 2022 06:05:14 GMT
UN Weekly Roundup: July 2-8, 2022
United Nations - Here is a fast take on what the international community has been up to this past week, as seen from the United Nations perch.Syria cross-border aid operation in limboAs of late Friday, the U.N. Security Council had failed to renew the cross-border aid mechanism that allows humanitarians to bring aid trucks from Turkey into opposition-controlled areas of northwest Syria. R...[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 22:05:16 GMT
UN Aid to Millions of Syrians in Jeopardy
New York - Humanitarian assistance for more than 4 million Syrians living in opposition-held areas appeared in jeopardy Friday, after Russia vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution that would have extended the mission for another year."This was a life-or-death vote for the Syrian people, and Russia chose the latter," U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said.The authorization for the operation that m...[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:27:10 GMT
Lindsay Lohan enjoys 'the sun' in recent trip to Turkey
Washington [US], July 8 (ANI): 'Mean Girls' actor Lindsay Lohan shared a glimpse of her having "fun in the sun" during her recent trip to Turkey.
"Fun in the sun!" captioned Lohan on Instagram, adding a string of sun and heart emojis, as reported by People magazine.
In the first picture, Lohan faced her back to the camera as she stood on a wooden-floored balcony, seemingly admiring the Turkish view in front of her. She ke...[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:30:14 GMT
Runaway inflation, weak currency deter Turks from summer holidays
© Provided by Xinhua ANKARA/ISTANBUL, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Struggling with runaway inflation and weak national currency, most Turks now seem to have given up on their summer getaways this year, even as the Muslims' Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacri...[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:34:09 GMT
West is artificially blocking Russian grain exports Lavrov
Moscow weighs in on global food securityWestern countries are contributing to the global food crisis by hindering Russian grain exports, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.The minister referred to the issue of Ukrainian grain being unable to leave the country's ports due to the military conflict in the region, and to subsequent concerns over global food security, when s...[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:18:23 GMT
IIM Rohtak co-hosts International conference with AGBA in Istanbul
Istanbul [Turkey], July 8 (ANI): At the 18th World Congress of the Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA), which was co-hosted by IIM Rohtak, researchers from several countries discussed the situation in Afghanistan while presenting over 160 papers with themes related to globalization, trade, and digitization.
The 18th World Congress of the Academy for Global Business Advancement's (AGBA) was held in Istanbul, Tur...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:08:08 GMT
Live: Ukraine says five 'special op' fighters rescued from Kherson
Ukrainian miltiary intelligence said Tuesday that its troops had rescued five Ukrainians in a special operation in the southern Kherson region, occupied by pro-Russian forces. The rescue came as Ukraine said it struck Russian military units and an ammunitions depot in Kherson, where Moscow-backed authorities claimed seven people were killed. Follow the day's events on our live blog, updated regularly. All times are Par...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:32:06 GMT
Putin to meet leaders of Iran and Turkey - Kremlin
The Russian president plans to visit Tehran next week
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Tehran on July 19 for talks with his Iranian and Turkish counterparts, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said during a press briefing on Tuesday.
Putin will attend a trilateral meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:08:13 GMT
Ukraine's Kharkiv rocked by deadly Russian bombardment
Russian weapons pounding Kharkiv killed at least three people on Monday, according to authorities, as attacks on Ukraine's second largest city mounted following a period of relative calm. Meanwhile German energy fears mounted as Gazprom shut down a pipeline from Russia for annual maintenance. Read about the day's events as they unfolded on our live blog. All times are Paris time, GMT+2.This live page is no longe...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:08:10 GMT
Live: Ukraine's Kharkiv rocked by deadly Russian bombardment
Russian weapons pounding Kharkiv killed at least three people on Monday, according to authorities, as attacks on Ukraine's second largest city mounted following a period of relative calm. Meanwhile German energy fears mounted as Gazprom shut down a pipeline from Russia for annual maintenance. Follow the day's events on our live blog. All times are Paris time, GMT+2.6:37pm: Ukraine blasts Russia's fast-track ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 10 Jul 2022 08:13:27 GMT
Biden justifies Saudi Arabia trip
Riyadh can help the US to counter Russia and China as well as to mitigate the impact of the energy crisis, he wrote in an op-ed
US President Joe Biden has defended his plan to visit Saudi Arabia by saying engagement with Riyadh is paramount for countering "Russia's aggression," achieving "greater stabilit...[read more]
Published: Sat, 09 Jul 2022 21:09:20 GMT
2022 Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition Debuts - First Photos
Hero Xpulse 200 4V is the most affordable entry-level adventure tourer in India and it is surprisingly capable for its relatively small engine displacement. The company is now preparing to launch a more off-road-oriented version of the adventure bike that will be more capable of taking on beaten paths.Called Rally Edition, this new variant of Xpulse 200 4V was unveiled today. Earlier, a type approval document fi...[read more]
Published: Sat, 09 Jul 2022 15:26:16 GMT
Turkish inflation on course to win unwanted first prize - Fitch
The rating agency has cut Ankara's credit rating deeper into junk territory
International rating agency Fitch has slashed Turkey's debt rating to B from B+, citing government policies that have reportedly contributed to "spiraling inflation" and discouraging capital inflows.
The agency also forecast an...[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:08:10 GMT
Russia isolated at G20 as Lavrov storms out of talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stormed out of talks with G20 foreign ministers meeting in Indonesia on Friday as Western powers criticised Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, prompting French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna to note that Russia was so isolated that its top diplomat had to leave the talks immediately after speaking. Read about the day's events as they unfolded on our liveblog. All times are P...[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:38:04 GMT
Live: Russia's Lavrov walks out of G20 talks amid Ukraine criticism
The Group of 20 foreign ministers met in Indonesia on Friday with the top envoys from the United States and Russia attending, their first gathering since the outbreak of war in Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24's live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time, GMT+2.11:45am: Russia not interested in G20 dialogue, says German FMGerman Foreign Minister ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 06:08:17 GMT
Putin says Russia has not started Ukraine campaign 'in earnest'
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned Kyiv and its Western allies that Moscow has not even started its military campaign in Ukraine "in earnest". Read FRANCE 24's blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time, GMT+2.This live page is no longer being updated. For the latest updates, follow the live coverage ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 06:08:12 GMT
Live: Ukraine at top of agenda at G20 meetings in Bali
The Group of 20 foreign ministers met in Indonesia on Friday with the top envoys from the United States and Russia attending, their first gathering since the outbreak of war in Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24's live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time, GMT+2.4:29 am: US, Russia's top diplomats attend G20 meeting in BaliUS Secretary of State ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:30:42 GMT
Russia introduces new payment rules for grain exports
Only "friendly" nations will receive supplies which are to be paid for in rubles
Russia has started selling grain abroad in domestic currency and to "friendly" countries only, the country's largest trade and logistics operator of agricultural products reported on Wednesday.
The head of the United Grain...[read more]
Published: Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:12:12 GMT
Turkey gives Sweden, Finland 'reminder'
Ankara has sent an official letter to Stockholm and Helsinki calling on the two Nordic nations to extradite "terrorists"
Turkey has sent a reminder to Sweden and Finland of its request for the extradition of the individuals Ankara deems "terrorists." In late June, Turkey acquiesced to the countries joining NA...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:37:18 GMT
Foolad to Hold Camp in Turkey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's Foolad football club will hold a training camp in Turkey. - Sports news - Foolad will travel to Turkey on July 15 to hold a nine-day camp in the country.Javad Nekounam's team is preparing for the 2022-23 Iran Professional League.The Ahvaz-based football club has also qualified for the 2022 AFC Champions League Round of 16, where it is scheduled to play Saudi Arabian te...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 20:11:09 GMT
Tyrann Mathieu hosts 2022 Heart of a Badger youth football camp
New Orleans Saints safety welcomed over 300 kids to participate By: Michael HullSitting in line waiting for camp to begin, a brown-haired elementary school boy looked around until his eyes fell on a figure standing to his right. In awe, he tapped his friend next to him and whispered:"The Honey Badger."Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu hosted his annual Heart of a Badger youth football camp at the...[read more]
Published: Sun, 10 Jul 2022 06:37:35 GMT
Sayyadmanesh Signs Permanent Deal with Hull City
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - English football club Hull City has signed Iranian forward Allahyar Sayyadmanesh on a four-year deal from Turkey's Fenerbahce for an undisclosed fee. - Sports news - The 21-year-old has penned a four-year deal with the Tigers, which includes a club option of a further year.The popular Iranian international first moved to the MKM Stadium on loan from the Turkish giant in January....[read more]
Published: Sat, 09 Jul 2022 06:37:23 GMT
Russia Vetoes UNSC Draft Resolution on Syria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A draft resolution that called for an extension of aid deliveries from the United Nations to Syria through Turkey without the consent of Damascus, was vetoed by Moscow. - World news - The vote held at the UN Security Council on Friday sought to extend cross-border aid to the terrorist-held northwestern province of Idlib by a year, bypassing the Syrian government."We regret that ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:37:37 GMT
Iraqi Midfielder Hadi Joins Tractor
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iraqi defensive midfielder Safaa Hadi joined Iranian football team Tractor. - Sports news - The 23-year-old player has joined Tractor from Iraqi side Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya.Kurban Berdyev's Tractor will hold a training camp in Istanbul, Turkey from July 16.Hadi will join Tractor in Turkey's training camp....[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:55:01 GMT
Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, July 12
JERUSALEM -- Israel and Austria signed on Tuesday an agreement on establishing "a comprehensive strategic partnership" to expand security cooperation. The deal was signed by Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, who held talks at the PM's office in the HaKirya military base in Tel Aviv on expanding cooperation in various fields, especially on security issues, Lapid's office sai...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 02:18:02 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- July 12
BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 672.87 Euro 100 675.71 Japanese yen 100 4.8996 Hong Kong dollar 100 85.718 British pound 100 800.38 Aus...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 22:05:01 GMT
Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, July 11
ANKARA -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a phone conversation on Monday on the diplomatic normalization process to end decades-long hostilities between the two neighbors. The two leaders expected the steps agreed upon in the Vienna meetings earlier this month will be implemented soon, Erdogan's office said in a statement. (Turkey-Armenia-Ties) - - -...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 20:55:02 GMT
U.S. agricultural futures close mixed
CHICAGO, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agricultural futures closed mixed on Monday, with corn and soybean rising and wheat falling. The most active corn contract for December delivery rose 5.5 cents, or 0.88 percent, to settle at 6.29 U.S. dollars per bushel. September wheat plunged 35 cents, or 3.93 percent, to settle at 8.565 dollars per bushel. November soybean gained 8.5 cents, or 0.61 pe...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:30:01 GMT
Turkish president, Armenian PM vow to push for normalization of ties
ANKARA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a phone conversation on Monday on the diplomatic normalization process to end decades-long hostilities between the two neighbors. The two leaders expected the steps agreed upon in the Vienna meetings earlier this month will be implemented soon, Erdogan's office said in a statement. They agre...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:05:32 GMT
Sevilla confirms Marcao signing from Galatasaray
MADRID, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Spanish La Liga club Sevilla has confirmed Brazilian defender Marcao as its first signing ahead of the new season. The 26-year-old, who joins from Turkish side Galatasaray, will replace Diego Carlos, who left the side that finished fourth in La Liga to sign for Premier League outfit Aston Villa this summer. Once he has passed his medical test, Marcao will sign a five-year contr...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:05:24 GMT
ICBC Turkey receives 2 prizes at World Finance Banking Awards 2022
ISTANBUL, July 11 (Xinhua) -- The Turkish branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) received two prizes at the World Finance Banking Awards 2022, ICBC said in a press release on Monday. ICBC Turkey was among the winners of the "Best Commercial Banks" and "Best Investment Banks" categories of the year, according to the result published on the website of World Finance, a magazine covering the gl...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:11:27 GMT
Nord Stream Shuts Down for 10 days due to Planned Repairs
Russian gas deliveries via Nord Stream - the main pipeline for gas exports from Russia to Europe - will be temporarily suspended from this morning until July 21 due to planned annual maintenance work on the pipeline. In this way, natural gas from Russia will continue to enter Western and Central Europe through only one transit line through Ukraine."Nord Stream's preventive maintenance enables the pipeline to ope...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 01:55:02 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- July 11
BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 669.60 Euro 100 681.12 Japanese yen 100 4.9143 Hong Kong dollar 100 85.311 British pound 100 805.10 Aust...[read more]
Published: Sun, 10 Jul 2022 20:30:01 GMT
Israeli PM, Turkish president speak on phone, hope for better ties
JERUSALEM, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke on the phone on Sunday, expressing hope for improving relations between the two countries, Lapid's office said in a statement. The two leaders agreed that "Israel-Turkey relations are of great importance for security, the economy, and stability in the Middle East," hailing a new civil aviation deal s...[read more]
Published: Sun, 10 Jul 2022 12:30:02 GMT
Feature: Egyptian carpet schools improve locals' lives in Saqqara village
by Mahmoud Fouly CAIRO, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Overlooking Saqqara necropolis, some 20 kilometers from the Giza pyramid complex, Saqqara village lies as a tourist attraction with its unique handmade rugs and carpets that represent a characteristic handicraft of the locals for decades. "All the carpets here are handmade. We've boosted the popularity of Egyptian carpets and now they compete with the Iranian an...[read more]
Published: Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:16:45 GMT
Biden attempts to justify Saudi Arabia trip
Riyadh can help the US to counter Russia and China as well as to mitigate the impact of the energy crisis, he wrote in an op-edUS President Joe Biden has defended his plan to visit Saudi Arabia by saying engagement with Riyadh is paramount for countering "Russia's aggression," achieving "greater stability" in the Middle East, and ensuring Washington's ability to "outcompete China."In an o...[read more]
Published: Sat, 09 Jul 2022 02:44:01 GMT
Flamengo midfielder Arao to join Fenerbahce
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Flamengo have reached a deal to sell midfielder Willian Arao to Fenerbahce, according to Brazilian media reports. The 30-year-old will play his last match for the Rio de Janeiro club against Corinthians on Sunday before traveling to Turkey later the same day, Globo Esporte reported. The move will reunite Arao with former Flamengo manager Jorge Jesus, who took charge of t...[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:05:48 GMT
Bosnian basketball international Musa joins Real Madrid
SARAJEVO, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Bosnian international Dzanan Musa has joined the Spanish basketball team Real Madrid. FIBA has listed Musa as a member of Real Madrid on its official page, becoming the first official source to confirm the deal that Spanish media has been speculating about for a month. Media reported that Musa went through the medical check in Madrid on Wednesday, but neither Musa nor Real Mad...[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:18:02 GMT
Roundup: Turkish health experts warn against rising COVID-19 cases
ISTANBUL, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Turkish health specialists have warned against an increase in COVID-19 cases across Turkey, urging authorities to take immediate precautions. The BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of the Omicron strain have quickly increased the number of daily cases, said Mehmet Ceyhan, head of the Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases of the Ankara-based Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine....[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:18:01 GMT
Feature: Runaway inflation, weak currency deter Turks from summer holidays
by Burak Akinci ANKARA/ISTANBUL, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Struggling with runaway inflation and weak national currecny, most Turks now seem to have given up on their summer getaways this year, even as the Muslims' Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is arriving. In a recent survey by Turkey's leading pollster Metropoll, seven out of 10 Turks said they had no plan for a summer holiday when the cou...[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:12:09 GMT
Lavrov in Bali: We have Nothing to Talk about with the West
"We probably have nothing to talk about with the West," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told journalists on the sidelines of the meeting of G20 foreign ministers on the island of Bali in Indonesia, quoted by TASS. On Friday, Lavrov, who was speaking at the forum, remained in visible isolation among his colleagues, and Russian agencies reported that the head of Kremlin diplomacy was leaving Bali two hours earlier...[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 02:30:01 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- July 8
BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 670.98 Euro 100 682.20 Japanese yen 100 4.9334 Hong Kong dollar 100 85.495 British pound 100 806.73 Austr...[read more]
Published: Tue, 05 Jul 2022 22:09:45 GMT
Chief of Staff of UAE Armed Forces meets with Turkish top-brass
ANKARA, 5th July, 2022 (WAM) -- Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, met here today with Hulusi Akar, Turkish Minister of Defense, to review issues of common interest.
The Turkish Minister of Defense welcomed the visit of Al Rumaithi and his accompanying ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 05 Jul 2022 22:09:45 GMT
Chief of Staff of UAE Armed Forces meet with Turkish top-brass
ANKARA, 5th July, 2022 (WAM) -- Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, met here today with Hulusi Akar, Turkish Minister of Defense, to review issues of common interest.
The Turkish Minister of Defense welcomed the visit of Al Rumaithi and his accompanying...[read more]
Published: Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:50:01 GMT
That Daesh killed more Muslims than others is rarely noticed: Turkish official
By Binsal Abdulkader
ABU DHABI, 23rd June, 2022 (WAM) -- It is often ignored that terrorists mostly eliminate people of their own faith or community; therefore, all countries should come together in the fight against terrorism, a top Turkish official told the Emirates News Agency (WAM).
"In our reg...[read more]
Published: Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:21:08 GMT
Ali Al Nuaimi meets Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee of Turkish Grand National Assembly
ABU DHABI, 21st June, 2022 (WAM) -- Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Akif Cagatay Klc, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, at the FNC's headquarters.
The m...[read more]
Published: Mon, 20 Jun 2022 23:52:51 GMT
Saudi Crown Prince starts regional tour of Egypt, Jordan, Turkey
Jeddah, June 20, 2022, SPA -- The Saudi Royal Court said today that His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, left today the Kingdom to visit Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey.
"Upon directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy...[read more]
Published: Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:50:05 GMT
Saqr Ghobash meets Speaker of Turkish parliament
ISTANBUL, 20th June, 2022 (WAM) -- Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), and Mustafa entop, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, during a meeting, discussed their friendship and parliamentary cooperation and ways of boosting their coordination and exchanged views on areas of mu...[read more]
Published: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:12:52 GMT
ADQ to acquire Turkish pharmaceuticals company Birgi Mefar Group
ABU DHABI, 13th June, 2022 (WAM) -- ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Birgi Mefar Group (BMG), one of Turkey's leading producers of sterile injectable products.
As a full-service pharmaceutical CDMO, BMG is a produ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 30 May 2022 23:13:35 GMT
UAE President receives Turkish Minister of Defense
ABU DHABI, 30th May, 2022 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received today Turkish Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar, who is currently visiting the country.
During the meeting that took place at Qasr Al Shati Palace, the Turkish Minister conveyed to Sheikh Mohamed the greetin...[read more]
Published: Mon, 30 May 2022 20:05:33 GMT
Mohammed Al Bowardi meets with Turkey's Minister of National Defence
ABU DHABI, 30th May, 2022 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, today met with Hulusi Akar, Minister of National Defence of Turkey, and the accompanying delegation.
The meeting took place in the presence of General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief of Staff o...[read more]
Published: Sat, 28 May 2022 13:04:09 GMT
Abdullah bin Zayed, FM of Turkey review regional, global developments
ISTANBUL, 28th May, 2022 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Foreign Minister of Turkey, Mevlt avuolu, reviewed the outcome of the state visit paid by President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoan to the UAE last February, notably with regard...[read more]
Published: Sat, 28 May 2022 11:21:41 GMT
Turkish President receives Abdullah bin Zayed
ISTANBUL, 28th May, 2022 (WAM) -- President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoan has received H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in Istanbul.
During the meeting, the UAE top diplomat conveyed to the Turkish president the greetings of President His...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 18:31:35 GMT
UAE, Turkey export credit agencies sign MoU to bolster trade and business
DUBAI, 19th May, 2022 (WAM) -- Etihad Credit Insurance, the UAE Federal export credit company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkey's export credit agency - Turk Eximbank to enhance trade and support business relations between the United Arab Emirates and Turkey.
The two export credi...[read more]