Air Pollution Sends 210,000 Iranians to Emergency Care
More than 210,000 people sought emergency treatment for heart and breathing problems in Iran between Nov. 22 and Dec. 1 as air pollution spiked in several cities, state media reported…
Greek Farmers Escalate Protests, Block Highways and Border Crossing
Farmers across Greece stepped up protests Wednesday, expanding a blockade near Nikaia that again shut down the Athens‑Thessaloniki motorway, authorities said. Tractors and farm machinery continued to arrive, with organizers…
Israel Says Hamas Commander, Deputy Killed in Gaza Tunnel
Israel’s military said Thursday it killed a Hamas commander and his deputy as they tried to flee a tunnel in southern Gaza. The army identified the men as Muhammad Jawad…
Russia-Flagged Tanker Attacked Off Turkey, Crew Safe
A Russia‑flagged tanker was attacked off Turkey’s Black Sea coast Tuesday but continued its voyage unharmed, the country’s Directorate General for Maritime Affairs said. The Midvolga 2, carrying sunflower oil…
Turkey’s First Orbital Transfer Vehicle Begins Mission in Space
Turkey’s first domestically developed orbital transfer vehicle has begun operations in space, marking a milestone for the country’s emerging space program, authorities have confirmed. The FGN‑TUG‑S01 was launched Friday aboard…
Turkey Intercepts 44 Migrants Hidden in Container
Turkish security forces intercepted 44 irregular migrants concealed inside a container at the Port of Mersin that was bound for Italy, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has said. Police discovered the…
Turkey’s Inflation Eases to 31.65% in November
Turkey’s annual inflation slowed to 31.65% in November from 32.87% in October, the Turkish Statistical Institute said Wednesday, marking further easing in price pressures. Producer prices rose 0.84% on the…
How the UK’s dependency on cars slows down the economy
Renaud Foucart, Lancaster University The UK government makes a lot of money from cars. It taxes car ownership, it taxes the fuel, and it is about to charge drivers of…
Good sleep starts in the gut
Manal Mohammed, University of Westminster You might think good sleep happens in your brain, but restorative sleep actually begins much lower in the body: in the gut. The community of…
Romania Signs Deal to Buy Turkish Corvette
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence said Wednesday it signed an intergovernmental agreement to purchase a HISAR‑class light corvette from Türkiye. The 223 million‑euro ($260 million) contract covers the vessel, crew…