Erhurman criticises Christodoulides for ‘ignoring’ Turkish Cypriots over gas pipeline plan

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Tuesday offered criticism for President Nikos Christodoulides, whom he accused of “ignoring” the Turkish Cypriots over plans to construct a pipeline to transport Israeli natural gas to Cyprus. “What we are...

COP that! $1b bill to host UN climate summit

The cost of hosting next year’s United Nations climate change summit in Adelaide would be at least $1 billion, according to the Albanese government’s own estimates, further fuelling the mixed views within the cabinet about the desirability of...

The British Library Showcases Climate Literacy Efforts in Libraries

On Oct. 30, 2025, the British Library hosted a webinar, Libraries and Positive Climate Action: Inform to Transform. Moderator Maja Maricevic, director of science and innovation at the British Library, introduced the four speakers: This webinar was...

Iraq, Turkey sign Water Cooperation Agreement

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani on Sunday presided over the signing ceremony of the implementation mechanism for the framework cooperation agreement between Iraq and Turkey in the field of water. The agreement was signed by...

PRCS holds pre-COP30 National Dialogue to Amplify Pakistan’s Climate Voice

ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), in collaboration with the German Red Cross, organized the “Pakistan Pre-COP30 National Dialogue 2025” under the theme “From Policy to Practice – Pakistan’s Voice for COP30 (Brazil)” at its...

Ferrero should fulfill its commitments in Türkiye: Turkish Competition Authority

ANKARA Türkiye’s Competition Authority said Monday that it is imperative for the Italian company Ferrero, the maker of Nutella, which has been operating in the Turkish market for many years, to fulfill its commitments completely, both in terms of...

Time to focus on climate funding

Discussions about climate finance often focus on the most vulnerable countries, such as small island developing states -- and for good reason. But the nine major emerging-market economies (EMEs) -- Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia,...

Turkish firms to finance Iraq water projects via oil revenue

The financing of infrastructure modernization and construction toward using Iraq’s water efficiently will be done through Turkish companies and oil revenues, following a deal signed between the two countries this week. A Türkiye-based company will...

Qatar warns Europe it may halt LNG deliveries over sustainability law

Qatar’s energy minister warned Monday that the Gulf state could freeze liquefied natural gas exports to Europe if the EU enforces its new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, saying the plan’s human rights and environmental clauses...

Turkey hosts ministerial meeting on Gaza ceasefire, next steps

By Tuvan Gumrukcu ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Foreign ministers from several Muslim-majority countries will meet in Istanbul on Monday to discuss the fragile Gaza ceasefire, as Hamas and Israel trade accusations of violations and talks continue on forming...

Abia Govt Targets Turkey, European Investors for Revival of Moribund Textile, Ceramic Industries

Dike Onwuamaeze The Abia State Government is targeting Turkey and other European investors to revive moribund textile, ceramic and other industries in the state. The state government revealed this last week when the Special Adviser to the Governor...

Turkish foreign minister meets Iraqi president during Baghdad visit

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has met with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid during his official visit to Baghdad. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, regional security, and water sharing policies between the two...

Turkey, Iraq ink mechanism document to fund water cooperation projects

(MENAFN) Türkiye and Iraq have signed a new mechanism to fund joint water cooperation initiatives, advancing a broader bilateral framework on resource management and infrastructure development, according to diplomatic sources. During an official...

Countries will decide on Gaza troop deployment based on UN Security Council resolution: Turkish foreign minister

ISTANBUL Addressing possible Turkish involvement in the planned international stabilization force in Gaza, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Monday that countries will decide on troop deployment depending on the wording of an expected UN Security...

World’s Largest Sailboat Moves Cargo Across Atlantic on Maiden Sustainable Voyage

The Neoliner Origin calling at the Port of Baltimore with folded masts – credit, Port of Baltimore A French shipbuilder has brought back the sail and schooner to decarbonize low to mid volume shipping. Only historians can say how eager the world’s...

Gaza troop deployment to be decided once framework complete: Turkish FM

A key meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers on the Gaza situation was held in Istanbul, Turkiye, where Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar represented Pakistan. The session focused on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in...

What are the signs that nature is telling us?' Scientists are triggering earthquakes in the Alps to find out what happens before one hits

Scientists are deliberately triggering earthquakes from a tunnel deep beneath the Alps. Although it may sound like something out of a James Bond movie, the goal isn't turmoil and destruction. Rather, researchers with the Fault Activation and...

Hamas ready to hand over power in Gaza, Turkey says

Hamas is ready to hand over control of Gaza to a Palestinian committee, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said after a meeting of ministers from Arab and Muslim nations seeking to advance the fragile ceasefire. Turkey has been in close contact...

The countries where people are the most 'nature-connected', revealed: Nepal tops the list…while Britain is almost at the bottom of the rankings

A new study has uncovered the countries where people are the most connected to nature – and it's bad news for green–fingered Brits. Scientists from the University of Derby analysed data from 61 countries and nearly 57,000 people. Their analysis...

The Media Line: Iraq, Turkey Seal Plan To Implement Water Deal, Launch Joint Projects 

Audio By Carbonatix Iraq, Turkey Seal Plan To Implement Water Deal, Launch Joint Projects By The Media Line Staff Iraq and Turkey on Sunday signed an executive mechanism in Baghdad to implement a bilateral water-cooperation agreement, advancing a...