Opinion | Israel-Hezbollah war: not a question of if, but when
This could push Israel into an energy red zone, forcing the United States and Europe to rescue Tel Aviv. The West might also put pressure on countries such as Qatar, …
Turkey
Teen wearing helmet and bulletproof vest livestreams stabbing rampage by mosque in Turkey, authorities say
8/12: CBS Evening News 16:15 A teenager wearing a helmet and bulletproof vest stabbed five people near a mosque in northwest Turkey before being detained by police, officials and media …
Greece wildfire burns outside Athens, destroying homes and killing 1 person
Greece’s worst wildfire of the year killed one person and continued to burn on the outskirts of the capital Athens on Tuesday, although lighter winds and firefighting efforts had helped …
US mediates with Turkey to bring Hamas for Thursday peace talks
Tel Aviv: The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken to the Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to bring the militant group Hamas to the negotiating table. An indirect …
What is the best country to visit? One top traveler picks his top five
I’m often asked: “What is your favorite country to visit?” For an avid adventurer, it’s a confounding question. How to distill culture, vibes, food, scenery, and all the other factors …
Review: “Olafur Eliasson Your unexpected encounter” at Istanbul Modern
Olafur Eliasson, Model for your circular city, 2024. Photo: Kayhan Kaygusuz; Courtesy of the artist; neugerriemschneider, Berlin; Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York / Los Angeles; © 2024 Olafur Eliasson As …
Where to take an alcohol-free, sober-curious trip
Years ago, the manager of a hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand told me about an unusual booking that he once received during the middle of the night. A traveler had …
Chinese firms urged to brace for tech-for-market swap with inevitable overseas expansion
More Chinese companies would likely partner with overseas firms when they expand abroad, leveraging their technology and supply chains, in exchange for market access, analysts said, despite rising geopolitical risks …
Turkey to regulate stray dog population, raising fears about mass killings: ‘this spells death’
A Turkish bill aimed at regulating the country’s millions of stray dogs moved closer to becoming law on Wednesday as animal rights advocates fear many of them will be killed …
As Israel and Hezbollah inch toward war, Canada braces for a repeat of the 2006 evacuation
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly had a stark warning Tuesday for Canadian citizens in Lebanon. “If the armed conflict intensifies, it could impact your ability to leave the country and our ability to provide …