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Emine Erdoğan urges Melania Trump to act on Gaza humanitarian crisis
First Lady of Türkiye Emine Erdoğan has sent a letter to U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, calling on her to use her influence to help end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The letter, reported in Turkish and international media, appeals for decisive...

Desperate search for Russian swimmer who went missing in cross-Bosphorus race
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River Lovenstein: A Heritage Broom Making Tradition
River Lovenstein has a vision for making brooms. It finds its roots in the traditional brooms that the Shakers made as well as those of his grandfather and grandmother, Jerry and Judy Lovenstein, of Grassy Creek Brooms. River, who is now 27, is...

Elk Cam in Benezette gives people a chance to safely watch wildlife during rutting season
Pennsylvania’s rutting season for elk starts in early September, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission is encouraging people to view and hear elk and other wildlife through the live Elk Cam, which started back up for the year on Friday, August 15....

Turkish Airlines receives first Boeing 737 MAX 8s from CDB Aviation
CDB Aviation, the Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, has delivered the first two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from an order of twelve to Turkish Airlines, marking a key step in the carrier’s fleet expansion. The aircraft,...
Markets pare some of the dovish Powell move with eyes on data - Newsquawk US Market Wrap
SNAPSHOT: Equities down, Treasuries down, Crude up, Dollar up. REAR VIEW: New home sales tops expectations; Mixed German Ifo; US President Trump announced a “major tariff Investigation on furniture coming into the US; USGS reportedly proposes...

Energy Vault, Turkey's Astor Enerji Launch Global Strategic Partnership With BESS Deployments Totalling 2 Gwh And 1 GW T...
(MENAFN- AETOSWire) (BUSINESS WIRE ) -- Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV), a global leader in grid-scale energy storage solutions, and Astor Enerji (BIST: ASTOR), a leading global manufacturer of high-quality power transformers and...

Rising Interest in Property for Sale in Turkey
As the world recalibrates from pandemic-era uncertainty and investors seek stable, high-yield alternatives, real estate has re-emerged as a favored asset class. Among the most talked-about destinations in 2025 are Turkey, Dubai, and North...
InterviewNo surrender, no negotiations: Al Aqsa's longest serving Imam defies Israeli ban
In a climate of fear deepened by the Gaza war, an 86-year-old Muslim cleric has emerged as Israel's most outspoken critic in Jerusalem. The longest-serving imam of Al Aqsa Mosque and the former mufti of Jerusalem, Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, has been...

Erdogan tells Putin Turkey backs Ukraine peace talks involving 'all parties'
by Naharnet Newsdesk 20 August 2025, 17:06 President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday informed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin by phone that Turkey would support a process involving "all parties" for peace in Ukraine, the Turkish...

Transatlantic experts highlight the importance of growing US-Turkish defense ties
From Russia’s war on Ukraine to the Israel-Hamas conflict and heightened tensions across the Middle East, Turkey’s strategic role in promoting regional stability and security has become especially salient. As crises persist across the region, now...

Erdogan tells Putin Turkey supports Ukraine peace talks with all parties
ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan informed Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that Turkey supports a peace process involving all parties for Ukraine during their Wednesday phone conversation. The Turkish presidency stated that Erdogan...

Türkiye’s ruling party launches nationwide climate awareness push
Türkiye’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) announced Wednesday it will hold a “Green Transformation and Climate Awareness Program” in all 81 provinces, aiming to bring the government’s new climate legislation and long-term vision...

The Impact of Unmet Needs on Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional and Multivariate Analysis
Introduction Due to aging, advancements in medical technology and pharmaceutical research, the number of people living with and beyond cancer is rapidly increasing.1 Across a wide range of cancers, including advanced or metastatic stages, these...

Jakarta, Ankara explore ties on water, transport, digital services
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno is seeking closer cooperation with Ankara across key sectors including drinking water management, integrated public transport, cultural diplomacy, youth and sports empowerment, and the digital...

Energy Vault, Turkey’s Astor Enerji Launch Global Strategic Partnership with BESS Deployments Totalling 2 GWh and 1 GW Transformer Procurement from Astor Enerji
The partnership brings together advanced expertise in energy storage, transformers, high-voltage equipment, and energy management software — maximizing project returns (IRR) while reducing time-to-market for critical infrastructure such as AI Data...

Turkiye Construction Market Size, Trends, Forecasts, And Market Analysis To 2029: Turkish Construction Industry Poised For 4.2% Growth In 2025, Boosted By Exports And Investments
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Turkish construction industry poised for 4.2% growth in 2025, driven by export activities, industrial and housing investment, and the government's TRY1.9 trillion 2025 Public Investment Program. Enhanced...

Turkey: Over 250 evacuated overnight as rescuers battle wildfire in Gallipoli
More than 250 people were evacuated overnight as a wildfire raged on the Gallipoli peninsula flanking the Dardanelles Strait, where Turkish firefighters were battling Sunday to quench the blaze, officials said. The fire began on Saturday in the...

Business News | Industry Leaders Call for More FTAs, Sustainability Push to Make India a Global Manufacturing Hub
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Industry leaders on Wednesday called for expanding India's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to secure preferential treatment in international markets, while stressing that sustainability and policy support will be...

Industry leaders call for more FTAs, sustainability push to make India a global manufacturing hub
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Industry leaders on Wednesday called for expanding India's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to secure preferential treatment in international markets, while stressing that sustainability and policy support will be...