A Tapestry of Time: Events of June 26
363: The Death of Emperor Julian On June 26, 363, Roman Emperor Julian was killed during a retreat from the Sassanid Empire. His death marked the end of his short…
The Perfect Fare: When to Book Your Flight for the Best Deal
Few things in life are as unpredictable as airfare. One moment, ticket prices sit temptingly low; the next, they soar like a jet heading for cruising altitude. But travel experts…
Syria’s situation is both “fragile and hopeful”
UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi says Syria’s situation was both “fragile and hopeful” as returns of displaced people continue. Grandi said some 2 million Syrians have returned since December 2024,…
Economy: Italy’s public debt hits 3.06 trillion euros
Italy’s public debt reached a record high of 3.064 trillion euros (3.54 trillion U.S. dollars) in April. The share of public debt held by the central bank dropped 0.3 percentage…
Rooftop Farming Transforms Egyptian Village, Reduces Unemployment
Once a struggling village in Egypt’s Beheira Governorate, Nagaa Aoun has achieved self-sufficiency in vegetables and a steady income through innovative rooftop farming. The initiative was spearheaded a decade ago…
Musandam Peninsula juts into the Persian Gulf like a dagger
At the northernmost tip of Oman, the Musandam Peninsula juts into the Persian Gulf like a dagger, standing guard at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran visible…
Analysts warn prolonged Iran-Israel conflict could hit Turkish economy
A prolonged conflict between Iran and Israel could have far-reaching consequences for Türkiye’s economy and risk sparking fresh waves of migration, analysts warn. “The economic fallout would be significant, especially…
A heat wave is gripping Cyprus
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — A heat wave is gripping Cyprus as the Meteorological Service issued a yellow warning for soaring temperatures. Inland highs are expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104°F),…