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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...
Iraq, Turkey Seal Plan To Implement Water Deal, Launch Joint Projects
Iraq and Turkey on Sunday signed an executive mechanism in Baghdad to implement a bilateral water-cooperation agreement, advancing a 10-year plan to manage the Tigris and Euphrates river systems and ease Iraq’s mounting shortages. The document was...
Turkish FM meets Iraqi leaders during Baghdad visit
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid on Sunday during his official Baghdad visit. As part of his official visit to Baghdad, Fidan also separately met with Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani and...
CIET 2025: Partnership for Growth – Contribution of the Turkish holding company “Ronesans” to the industrialization of Turkmenistan
The chairman of the Turkish company Rönesans Holding, Erman Ilicak, highly appreciated the pace of development of Turkmenistan, calling it a “regional success story.” Speaking at the International Conference “Development of the Construction,...
Iraq, Türkiye Agree on Sustainable Water Partnership
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani oversaw the signing of a new implementation mechanism for the Framework Cooperation Agreement on water between Iraq and Türkiye. The mechanism includes a package of joint projects designed to improve water...
Dar meets Turkish counterpart in Istanbul on sidelines of Gaza ministerial meeting
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepen cooperation with Türkiye across political, economic, and defence spheres in a meeting with his Turkish counterpart, while agreeing to...
Turkish foreign minister meets with Iraqi president during Baghdad visit
ANKARA / ISTANBUL Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Sunday met with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, Turkish diplomatic sources said. As part of his official visit to Baghdad, Fidan also separately met with Iraqi Parliament Speaker...
Rhinoplasty in Turkey & Breast Surgery in Turkey: A Practical 2025 Guide
Turkey has earned a reputation as a destination where careful surgical planning meets attentive aftercare. Between modern hospital infrastructure, experienced surgeons, and travel-friendly packages, patients find it easier to combine medical...
Dar, Turkish FM discuss Gaza crisis, vow to deepen bilateral ties
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a bilateral meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday in Istanbul, on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting on Gaza. During the meeting, the two...
The Multiple Worlds of Turkish Women
When Zülal Topçu, my mother, boarded the airplane bound for Hamburg in June 1972, she had no idea of what to expect in that foreign city. 33 years old, she had arrived at the airport in Istanbul with a small suitcase. She had left her husband and...
Rain returns as temperatures stay above seasonal norms across Türkiye
ANKARA Temperatures across Türkiye are expected to remain 2 to 4 degrees Celsius above seasonal norms in the coming days, while several provinces will see intermittent rain, according to the country’s official weather bureau. Cengiz Çelik, a...
Iraq breaks deadlock with Turkey in water deal amid PKK pressure
Iraq has signed a landmark water agreement with Turkey, signaling a breakthrough after months of deadlock and opening the door for joint projects to manage water resources and mitigate the country’s severe drought. The deal, overseen by Prime...
Türkiye to identify climate-linked diseases under health action plan
ANKARA Türkiye’s Health Ministry will prepare a comprehensive action plan to protect public health from the adverse effects of climate change, identifying climate-sensitive diseases, strengthening institutional capacity and coordination across...
Tweaking solar supply chains to bypass US tariffs not sustainable, says Solex CMD
The Solex CMD’s comments come amid efforts by solar companies to reconfigure supply chains to maintain access to US markets affected by tariff measures. Tweaking solar supply chains to avoid US tariffs is not a sustainable approach, as it...
FM of Turkey, Iraqi president hold talks in Baghdad
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid in Baghdad on Sunday as part of his official visit to Iraq, according to diplomatic sources. Fidan’s visit also included separate meetings with Iraqi...
Lycian Way Turkey top hiking trail with ancient ruins and sea views
The Lycian Way is a hiking route along the southern coast of Turkey. It starts in Antalya and runs along the Mediterranean Sea. According to Time Out, a British magazine, it topped the list of the world’s most beautiful hiking routes. The route...
Turkish Baykar KEMANKEŞ-1 Mini Cruise Missile Hits Airborne Targets in First Live-Fire from Akinci Drone
Turkish defense firm Baykar has completed the first live-fire test of its AI-guided KEMANKEŞ-1 mini cruise missile, launched from the Bayraktar Akinci unmanned combat aircraft. The precision strike marks a major leap in Türkiye’s autonomous...
Climate tech innovator to discuss global sanitation solution
Dr. Diana Yousef, a climate tech innovator, will discuss her company's innovative solution to the global sanitation crisis at the Cape Cod Technology Council's First Friday event Nov. 7. Yousef, founder of change:WATER Labs, will present the...
Turkish Embarrassment! Federation Suspends 149 Officials Amid Betting Scandal
Last Updated:November 01, 2025, 15:37 IST The federation's disciplinary board imposed bans ranging from eight to twelve months after investigations revealed that the officials were allegedly betting on football matches. Turkish Football...