Turkish Interior minister says terrorist attack targets Turkish Aerospace Industries’ facilities

By Anadolu Agency A terrorist attack struck the facilities of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in the Turkish capital Ankara, a top official announced Wednesday. The attack killed and wounded people, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X. He called on the public to rely on statements from official sources for the latest developments. Turkey’s Industry

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IMF maintains 2024 global growth forecast at 3.2 pct, warns of geopolitical tensions

IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 22, 2024. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday maintained its global growth forecast in 2024 at 3.2 percent, consistent with its projection in July, according to its newly released World Economic Outlook. Photographer Hu Yousong By

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Oil rises as Middle East war rages and global supplies tighten

A tug boat pushes an oil barge through New York Harbor past the Statue of Liberty in New York City, U.S., May 24, 2022. Photographer Brendan McDermid/ File Photo By Reuters Oil prices rose for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, as traders downplayed hopes of a Middle East ceasefire and focused on a tightening

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Peru’s ex-president sentenced to over 20 years in prison

Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo attends the sentencing hearing of the Odebrecht case on October 21, 2024 in Lima, Peru By Anadolu Agency A court in Peru has sentenced the country’s former President Alejandro Toledo to 20 years and six months in prison in a corruption case involving the Brazilian company Odebrecht. Toledo, 78, who

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A motion against Somalia PM Hamza Barre and the cabinet

File Photo/Somali Times In the last few days a motion against the Prime Minister Hamza Barre of the Federal Government of Somalia was discussed in Mogadishu, which was signed by more than 140 MPs. Read: Former Somalia President Farmajo revealed the cause of Hassan Sheikh’s failure This motion does not yet have the support of

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Oil prices regain ground after 7% weekly drop

A pumpjack operates at the Vermilion Energy site in Trigueres, France, June 14, 2024. Photogrpher Benoit Tessier/ File Photo By Reuters Oil prices edged up in Asian trading on Monday, following a more than 7% drop last week on worries about demand in China, the world’s top oil importer, and an easing of concerns about

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Somalia Foreign Minister recruiting 17 advisers for embassies no diplomat background-loophole

The Minister of Foreign Affairs appointed 17 people who did not go through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as embassy advisers. Read: Former Somalia President Farmajo revealed the cause of Hassan Sheikh’s failure Read: Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh history of corruption 2012-2017 Read: Why is Somalia an unfortunate country Somalia Minister of Foreign Affairs of

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Hassan Sheikh landed in Burundi to find new security forces for Mogadishu

Photo/Somali Times A delegation led by the corrupt President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud, arrived today in Bujumbura, Burundi, after receiving an official invitation from the President of Burundi, Évariste Ndayishimiye. Read: Former Somalia President Farmajo revealed the cause of Hassan Sheikh’s failure Read: Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh history of corruption 2012-2017 Read: Why is

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Moldova holds presidential election, referendum on EU membership

By Anadolu Agency The citizens of Moldova are heading to the polls Sunday for presidential election and a referendum on EU membership. Voting begins at 7 a.m. local time and will end at 7 p.m. (0400-1600GMT). The process is being monitored by more than 1,100 local and 280 foreign observers. The presidential election and referendum

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China, EU, Africa seek green cooperation using bamboo instead of plastic

By Xinhua News Agency A forum on green industry cooperation between China, the European Union (EU), and Africa has underscored opportunities for technological collaboration and sustainable practices, particularly the use of bamboo as an alternative to plastic. The forum, co-hosted on Thursday by the Chinese Mission to the EU and the International Bamboo and Rattan

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