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These Women Survived Genocide Only to Face Rejection at Home

newsweek.com Every April 24, Armenians the world over commemorate the genocide of 1915, perpetrated by the disintegrating Ottoman Empire in the lands of what is today Turkey. More than 1…

I've helped hundreds of migrants through a gap in the border fence

newsweek.com On a hot September afternoon in 2023, my cousin called me with urgent instructions: "Load up your truck with water and bring your bag of tricks," she said. "There are…

IMAX® and CineNOVA Launch Partnership With Four New IMAX Locations Across Turkey

benzinga.com New Collaboration Brings State-of-the Art IMAX with Laser to Thriving Turkish Cinema Market for First Time NEW YORK and ISTANBUL, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CineNOVA and…

The New Census Racial Group May Hurt Those It Is Supposed To Help

newsweek.com The 2030 U.S. Census, other government surveys, and future federal forms will now include a new government-created Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) racial category.…

Fails to Attract Safe-Haven Flows: Kaiko

cryptopotato.com While bitcoin’s performance over the last couple of years has been nothing short of spectacular, the latest analysis suggests that the world’s largest cryptocurrency has…

Hochul rips Trump on abortion rights

politico.com With help from Shawn Ness New from New York Happening now: Gov. Kathy Hochul knocks Trump on abortion rights. Lawmakers leave, again, without a budget deal. Randall’s Island…

‘Siwar’ Director Osama Alkhurayji on Juxtaposing Saudi and Turkish Cultures Within the Alula-Shot Drama

variety.com Saudi director and producer Osama Alkhurayji’s debut feature film “Siwar” recently wrapped principal photography in AlUla, the swathe of northwest Saudi Arabia comprising…

Will the Freedom Flotilla Sail to Gaza?

nakedcapitalism.com Yves here. “Freedom flotilla” seems both a bit generic and neoliberal for an urgent sea-borne mission to bring food and supplies to starving people in Gaza. The anodyne name…

Syria's President Assad Confirms Rare Direct Talks With Washington

zerohedge.com Syria's President Assad Confirms Rare Direct Talks With Washington Via The Cradle Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told the Foreign Minister of the south Caucasus republic…

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge expected to back patience on interest-rate cuts

financialpost.com United States Federal Reserve officials are about to get further confirmation that progress against inflation has stalled, supporting what appears to be a shift in tone to…

Türkiye, Iraq, Qatar, UAE sign deal on Development Road project

dailysabah.com President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al Sudani on Monday oversaw the signing of a preliminary agreement between Türkiye, Iraq, Qatar and the…

Turkey may soon put its controversial Russian S-400 air defenses in operation

businessinsider.com Parts of a Russian S-400 missile-defense system are unloaded from a Russian plane at Murted Airport, known as Akinci Air Base, near Ankara, Turkey in 2019. Turkish…

NATO Member Rolls Out Red Carpet For Hamas Chief

zerohedge.com NATO Member Rolls Out Red Carpet For Hamas Chief As head of NATO's second largest military, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has continued to stir controversy among…

Vicious airline passenger filmed brutally beating flight attendants, cops -- and terrifying a little girl

nypost.com Shocking footage shows a vicious thug pummeling cops and cabin crew members on a flight from the UK to Turkey this weekend. The spectacle drew terrified screams from other…

Elon Musk’s Push for Free Speech Shows Clear Bias Towards His Own Interests

socialmediatoday.com Elon Musk is always talking about freedom of speech, how he believes that anyone should be able to say whatever they want, and how X (formerly Twitter) will allow its users…

Norms of Armenian Genocide Recognition Clash With Nationalist Memory

newsweek.com The 109th Armenian genocide Memorial Day is approaching on April 24. It presents an excellent opportunity to examine the significant global shift in recognition since the…

Türkiye prepared to combat wildfires ahead of summer

hurriyetdailynews.com Turkish authorities have concluded the last preparations against possible forest fires in the light of the onset of summer temperatures in several parts of the country,…

Why Erdoğan's economic policies have begun hitting his popularity

youtube.com The FT's Ayla Jean Yackley explains why voters have lashed out at the Turkish leader over a long-running inflation crisis. This has ...

Most popular AI chatbots providing 'unintentional' misinformation to users ahead of EU elections

euronews.com Google has introduced more restrictions after a new study showed Europe's most used AI chatbots were providing inaccurate election-related answers. Four of Europe's most…

Kurdish separatists and water issues loom large in long-awaited Erdogan visit to Iraq

seattletimes.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to make his first official visit to Iraq in more than a decade.

Indigenous artists scoop Venice Biennale’s Golden Lions

euronews.com Archie Moore won best national pavilion for Australia, and a group of four Māori women awarded the Best Participant Golden Lion at the world's oldest and most prestigious…

Erdoğan urges Palestinian unity after meeting Hamas chief in Istanbul

euronews.com The Turkish president warned that Israel should not be allowed to ‘gain ground’ in Gaza, as operations in both Gaza and the West Bank are underway by the IDF. Turkish…

Activists organise 'Freedom Flotilla' laden with food aid for Gaza

euronews.com The so-called 'Freedom Flotilla Coalition' is expected to depart Turkey in the coming days in an attempt to reach the shores of Gaza and deliver aid. Spearheaded by the…

‘Environmental healing’: Syrians plant trees near oil-polluted rivers

euronews.com More than a decade of conflict has cost Syria at least 25 per cent of its forest coverage, while drought rages on. Oil slicks in the Khabur River in Syria, a major tributary…

Elon Musk’s Push for ‘Free Speech’ Shows Clear Bias Towards His Own Interest

socialmediatoday.com Elon Musk is always talking about freedom of speech, how he believes that anyone should be able to say whatever they want, and how X (formerly Twitter) will allow its users…

Turkey and Israel announce trade barriers on each other as relations deteriorate over Gaza

abcnews.go.com Turkey and Israel have announced trade barriers on each other as relations deteriorate further amid the war in Gaza Turkey and Israel announce trade barriers on each other…

Tesla layoffs, Cybertruck recalls and Serve Robotics goes public

techcrunch.com Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here — just click TechCrunch Mobility — to receive the…

Fintech startup Ramp sees 32% bump in valuation, Mercury expands into consumer banking

techcrunch.com Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at Ramp’s big raise and valuation jump, Mercury’s move into personal banking, Klarna’s new credit card, global…

Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Is Set to Back Rate-Cut Patience

finance.yahoo.com Federal Reserve officials are about to get further confirmation that progress against inflation has stalled, supporting what appears to be a shift in tone to keep interest…

Türkiye captures suspected PKK ringleader operating in western Germany

trtworld.com The PKK terrorist organisation has been responsible for the deaths of more than 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants / Photo: AA Archive A suspected…

Erdogan shakes hands with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

youtube.com Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met with Hamas' political leader, amid reports that the group is considering moving ...

I've been to 54 countries and have lived in 10. These 5 underrated places are worth the trip

businessinsider.com Kate Boardman, a content creator who has traveled the world, in Guatemala. Kate Boardman/@wildkat.wanders Kate Boardman has visited 54 countries around the world and lived…

Will AI mean the end of liberal democracy?

vox.com Journalist Fareed Zakaria speaks during the Ellis Island Medals of Honor ceremony at the Ellis Island Honors Society meeting in New York on May 13, 2017. | Kena Betancur/AFP…

Midas, which lets users in Turkey invest in US and Turkish equities, raised a $45M Series A, after a $11M seed in 2022, and plans crypto trading and more

techcrunch.com Midas, a fintech startup that allows people in Turkey to invest in U.S. and Turkish equities, says it has raised $45 million in a funding round led by Portage Ventures of…

No US City Makes The Cut! Where Are The 10 Best Airports In The World?

benzinga.com If you consider airports merely as transit points, think again! The best airports of 2024 are more like grand destinations themselves, offering incredible amenities,…

Mad Solutions Takes Arab World Rights to Cannes Critics’ Week Opener ‘Ghost Trail’ and Tribeca-Bound ‘Samia’ (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Arab distributor Mad Solutions has taken distribution rights for Arab world territories on French director Jonathan Millet’s “Ghost Trail,” ahead of the psychological…

Amazon’s MiniTV Adds 200 Shows Dubbed in Tamil and Telugu for Indian Regional Users

variety.com MiniTV, Amazon’s free-of charge, ad-supported streaming platform that is only available in India, is expanding its reach within the country. It is adding 200 shows for…

US committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X, shedding light on account suspensions

apnews.com A U.S. congressional committee released confidential Brazilian court orders to suspend accounts on the social media platform X, offering a glimpse into decisions that have…

Report: Getir Faces Investor Pressure to Cut Costs and Restructure

pymnts.com Getir, the Turkish grocery delivery company that soared in value during the pandemic, is reportedly grappling with the need to cut costs and restructure as demand for its…

Cyprus issue looms large in Türkiye-EU relations

dailysabah.com Türkiye's membership to the European Union and the bloc's affairs with Ankara are back on the agenda of the continental body after a long time. But longstanding issues still…

Ed Westwick, John Hannah, Alanah Bloor Join Turkish Star Can Yaman in ‘Sandokan’ TV Series Reboot as Production Starts (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Ed Westwick (“Gossip Girl”), John Hannah (“The Mummy”) and British newcomer Alanah Bloor are set to join Turkish lead Can Yaman in “Sandokan,” Lux Vide’s reboot of the cult…

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