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Turkish Central Bank’s International Reserves Soar to Historic USD183B

(MENAFN) The Turkish Central Bank’s official international reserves soared to a historic high of $183 billion as of September 26, marking a significant milestone, according to figures released on Thursday. This latest data underscores a continued...

U.S. Slaps New Sanctions on Iranian Arms Networks

(MENAFN) The United States announced on Wednesday a fresh round of sanctions targeting Iranian networks involved in procuring weapons for ballistic missile and military aircraft programs. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control...

Water and Power: Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia at Odds Over Africa’s Largest Dam

In this episode of Middle East Focus, hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj are joined by MEI Senior Fellow Mirette F. Mabrouk to unpack the growing tensions over the recently inaugurated Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile. With...

Turkey follows citizens’ situation on Gaza-bound flotilla

(MENAFN) Türkiye is closely tracking the condition of its nationals who were aboard ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla targeted by Israeli forces in international waters, according to diplomatic sources. Officials noted that the Turkish Embassy...

Iran Rebukes Israeli Attack on Global Sumud Flotilla

(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, issued a forceful condemnation on Thursday targeting Israel’s interception of international humanitarian aid vessels and the detention of their passengers. Baghaei’s statement came just...

Turkey Launches Probe into Detentions Aboard Sumud Flotilla

(MENAFN) The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has initiated a formal inquiry as of Thursday into the apprehension of 24 Turkish nationals during an assault by Israeli naval forces on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was navigating through...

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Commercial Turkey Flock in Calhoun County

DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 2, 2025) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian...

2025 Fall Shotgun Season for Wild Turkey Opens on October 13

CONTACT: Dan Ellingwood: (603) 352-9669 Andrew Timmins: (603) 271-2461 October 2, 2025 Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) reminds hunters that the Granite State’s 7-day fall turkey shotgun season opens on October 13...

2025 Fall Shotgun Season for Wild Turkey Opens on October 13

CONTACT: Dan Ellingwood: (603) 352-9669 Andrew Timmins: (603) 271-2461 October 2, 2025 Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) reminds hunters that the Granite State’s 7-day fall turkey shotgun season opens on October 13...

Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2025 Opens With 1,300 Exhibitors From 45 Countries

Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2025 Opens With 1,300 Exhibitors From 45 Countries RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, October 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2025 opened Thursday in...

Turkey is ready to contribute in aid in Eastern Mediterranean

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Turkish National Defense Ministry stated that it is ready to help with aid operations in the Eastern Mediterranean, if needed. In an announcement on NSosyal stated that “Türkiye is closely monitoring the safe conduct of...

Turkish Foreign Minister, Italian Counterpart Hold Talks on Gaza

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone discussion with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani on Wednesday, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. The conversation centered on advancing efforts to secure a ceasefire and...

Turkey’s benchmark stock index opens slightly lower

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s main stock index, the BIST 100, opened Wednesday at 10,992.82 points, down 0.18% or 19.31 points, as traders reacted cautiously to a mix of domestic and international market developments, according to reports. On Tuesday, the...

Turkish filmmaker says his film got banned after Gaza’s rallies

(MENAFN) “Silence is complicity of the genocide right now,” said Turkish filmmaker Necmi Sancak, emphasizing that speaking out for justice outweighs remaining quiet for the sake of his career. Sancak, whose first feature film Ayse received...

Turkish Stock Exchange Opens Tuesday with Modest Gain

(MENAFN) Türkiye's benchmark stock index, the BIST 100, opened higher on Tuesday, beginning the day at 11,056.20 points. This marked a modest increase of 0.07%, or 8.07 points, as the market showed a slight positive movement at the start of...

Egypt Advances Toward First Nuclear Power Plant

(MENAFN) Egypt is steadily advancing toward the completion of its inaugural nuclear power facility, anticipated to be finalized by 2029, according to Electricity and Renewable Energy Minister Mahmoud Esmat. In an interview with a news agency,...

Iran Will Not Yield to U.S. Nuclear "Bullying," Pezeshkian Says

(MENAFN) Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, declared on Sunday that his nation will never bow to U.S. "bullying" on the nuclear issue, reaffirming Iran's commitment to resist external pressure. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Pezeshkian...

Turkish fresh ultra-deepwater drilling vessel arrives at southern port

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s latest ultra-deepwater drilling vessel has arrived at the southern port of Tasucu in Mersin province, preparing for operations in the Mediterranean, according to government announcements on Tuesday. The first of two new ships in...

Egypt on Track to Finalize First Nuclear Power Plant

(MENAFN) Egypt is on track to finalize the construction of its first nuclear power facility by 2029, according to Electricity and Renewable Energy Minister Mahmoud Esmat in an interview with media. The government is also evaluating the possibility...

Turkish’s FM mentions his nation’s efforts to support Palestine’s meetings at UN

(MENAFN) On Saturday, Hakan Fidan, the Foreign Minister of Turkey, stated at the 80th meeting of the UN General Assembly that Turkey has spearheaded, organized, and backed all meetings concerning Palestine. Fidan told journalists in New York that...