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Financial cooperation: Egypt and China sign key trade agreements
The governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Hassan Abdalla, welcomed his Chinese counterpart, Pan Gongsheng, the governor of the People's Bank of China, on Thursday, July 10. Key topics discussed included the establishment of agreements to...

Iran confirms arrest of missing teenage French-German cyclist
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Iran’s women’s basketball need one step further
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s basketball team will kick off the FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2025 Division B on Sunday with a match against the Cook Islands. The team have gained valuable lessons from two years ago, when they failed to qualify for Division A....

Iraq Wraps Up Internal Rubric To Commence Turkmen Gas Imports
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, July 11. Iraq is preparing to launch a natural gas supply scheme involving Turkmenistan and Iran, as the Ministry of Electricity announced the completion of domestic administrative steps needed...

Huawei seeks AI chip deals in Middle East: Bloomberg News reports
Huawei Technologies is attempting to export small amounts of AI chips to the Middle East and Southeast Asia, as it looks to establish itself in markets dominated by U.S. chip designer Nvidia, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. The Chinese...

Israel is taking its old Gaza model abroad
During an Oval Office meeting on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he had nominated President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize and praised him for “forging peace, as we speak, in one country, in one region after...

Turkey Retail Sales Growth Strongest In 14 Months
Turkey's retail sales expanded at the quickest pace in more than a year in May, the Turkish Statistical Institute said on Friday. The volume of retail sales surged 17.7 percent on a yearly basis in May, faster than the 11.7 percent rise in April....

Turkey most expensive country to purchase an iPhone 16 Pro....., India's position is at.... | Complete List
Home Business Turkey most expensive country to purchase an iPhone 16 Pro….., India’s position is at…. | Complete List The phone is also priced at a high price so it can be sold as a premium product. The list is followed by Denmark, Norway,...

Turkish diplomat thinks BRICS snub was India's revenge: 'Pay back for Turkey opposing its NSG entry'
A Turkish top diplomat has claimed that India's alleged move blocking Ankara's entry into BRICS was a "revenge" against Turkey. However, it has more than just Turkey's close ties with Pakistan. Former Turkish ambassadors to India and Pakistan...

Iran’s Final Gambit
A regime that once ruled through fear now faces its own collapse. Shay Khatiri explains why this moment changes everything — and what happens next. What happens when a regime built on three pillars of legitimacy loses two of them entirely — and...

Türkiye faces demographic shift with fewer births, more elderly
In Türkiye, where the fertility rate has dropped to 1.48 and the elderly population ratio has risen to 10.6%, it is projected that by 2050, one in every four people will be over the age of 65. According to data shared by the Turkish Statistical...

Israel killed 798 hungry Gazans awaiting food delivery at aid centres under two months: UN finding
How dangerous is it for Gazans to show up at food distribution centres? The United Nations human rights office on Friday revealed that it had recorded at least 798 killings – both at aid points run by the US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian...

The Normalization Paradox: How Peace Deals Reshape Oppression in the Middle East
The concept of peace in the Middle East has long been synonymous with fleeting negotiations, shattered ceasefires, and political mirages. However, recent years have unveiled a shift in regional diplomacy, marked by a surge of normalization...
Huawei seeks AI chip customers in Middle East, South-east Asia
[HONG KONG] Huawei Technologies is trying to export small quantities of artificial intelligence (AI) chips to the Middle East and South-east Asia, an effort to establish a foothold in markets dominated by Nvidia despite ongoing manufacturing...

Turkish Treasury secures $1.75B in Eurobond issue amid strong demand
The Turkish Treasury said on Friday it borrowed 1.5 billion euros ($1.75 billion) in a Eurobond issue with maturity in 2031 and a 5.2% yield. In a statement, the Treasury and Finance Ministry said it received more than three times the demand for...

Iran destroyed dome in Qatar used by US for communications, satellite images suggest
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian attack on an air base in Qatar key to the US military likely hit a geodesic dome housing equipment used by the Americans for secure communications, satellite images analyzed Friday by The Associated...

Turkish Energy Firm Unveils Plans To Invest In Gambia’s Energy Sector
By: Haddy Touray AIC Company ltd, a Turkish renewable energy firm and leading solar energy provider in the country has unveiled plans to invest hugely in the Gambia’s energy sector. According to Mr. Dennis Elverir, the Chief Executive Officer...

Israel launches strikes on Yemenâs Houthis: Renewed escalation in the Middle East
Israel launches strikes on Yemen’s Houthis: Renewed escalation in the Middle East On July 7, Israel launched its first strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels in nearly a month, targeting critical infrastructure like ports and a power plant. The Israeli...

Turkish firm AIC powers Gambia’s energy future with major solar investment
With several high-capacity projects already completed and more underway, AIC’s presence is poised to transforming the country’s energy sector and accelerating its transition to clean energy. In an exclusive interview with The Point, Dennis...

Turkish Airlines hosts tourism seminar in Brussels to promote Tajikistan in Europe
14:58, todayAuthor: Press release by Turkish Airlines As part of its strategic initiative to boost Tajikistan’s profile as a travel destination in Europe, Turkish Airlines recently organized a tourism seminar in Brussels. The event brought...