Turkey is quietly assessing whether to send experts to clear naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz, but only if Iran and the United States first reach a lasting peace deal. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan explained in London that any future clearance teams would consist of technical specialists from mu
Turkey is trying again to bring the leaders of Russia and Ukraine together for a new round of talks, says the Turkish presidency. The effort comes after Kyiv asked Ankara to host a high‑level meeting with Moscow, a request the Turkish government has been working on since the war began in 2022. Presi
Turkey’s foreign minister said the United States might pull out of Europe’s security framework, and that could cause big problems for the continent. He spoke at a meeting in Antalya but did not give details of what is being discussed. The main point was that any U. S. exit, even a partial one, would
Turkey is working with many groups to stop the fighting in Iran and bring back talks, said Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. He also mentioned that Ankara is talking with Oman about the same goal, as the Gulf country shares the aim of ending hostilities. The United States and Israel carried out air s
Turkey’s prosecutors seized about €460 million ($544 million) in crypto linked to a suspected illegal online betting and money‑laundering scheme. The funds were traced back to Tether Holdings SA, the issuer of the $185 billion USDT stablecoin. Tether’s CEO said the company acted on information
Turkey is currently looking into reports of its flag being burned during protests near the Syrian border. These protests happened at the same time as fighting between Syrian government troops and Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria. The Syrian army has been making progress in this area, which was
Economic predictions are often off the mark. Take 1929, for example. A well-known economist confidently declared that stock prices had hit a "permanent high. " Just two weeks later, the market crashed, kicking off the Great Depression. Fast forward to today, and economic forecasters still struggle.
Exclusive games are far from being obsolete, according to Shawn Layden, a former leader at Sony Interactive Entertainment. In a recent chat on the Pause for Thought podcast, he emphasized that exclusive titles still play a crucial role in defining a console’s unique identity. This comes at a time wh
Economic growth is often celebrated, but sometimes the numbers tell a different story. Recently, it was discovered that a small part of the reported 4. 3% GDP growth was actually inflated. This was due to some unusual data from the video game industry. It turns out that the way video game sales were
Turkey's central region, known for its fertile farmlands, is now a hotspot for sinkholes. The once stable ground is giving way, creating large holes that swallow up fields. This is happening because of less rain and falling groundwater levels. Experts say climate change is making things worse. The n
