Tag: Turkey

Mediterranean & Cyprus holidaying jumps 23% for Brits

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
All-inclusive family packaged outbound visits from the UK have reflected a significant quantum increase. These are for popular holiday...

The Pope’s visit to Turkey and Lebanon

Faiths Ruwanthi Abeyakoon -
Pope Leo XIV travelled to Turkey and Lebanon on his first foreign apostolic visit recently, with the aim of...

Could Ukraine’s Expanding Drone Attacks Push War Risk Insurance Beyond the Black Sea?

Maritime and Trade Asanga Divulweva -
The cost of war risk insurance for ships sailing through the Black Sea has reflected an increase from about...

Is Global Shipping Entering Its Most Dangerous Era Yet?

Maritime and Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
In Inchcape’s Global Shipping Report, Daniel Mueller, Senior Analyst at global risk management company Ambrey, outlines the enduring maritime...

Is Cyprus Turning a Historic Rift Into a New Diplomatic Opening with Turkey?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
UK national security adviser Jonathan Powell attempted to open a back-door channel to Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this...

From crossfire to ceasefire: Inside the Pakistan and Afghanistan ceasefire agreement!

Asia Sarojini P -
Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_ Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after several days of negotiations in Doha,...
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All Eyes on Pope Leo: The Trip That Could Reshape the Vatican’s Role in a Divided World

Global Dana de Silva -
In a landmark move for his nascent pontificate, Pope Leo XIV will undertake his first international trip to Turkey...

Ozgur Ozel’s Future as CHP Leader Uncertain After Court Postpones Ruling

Global Ishini Dabare -
A Turkish court has postponed a decision on whether to annul the Republican People’s Party (CHP) congress that elected...

From Oil to Algorithms: How the UAE’s Trade Finance Boom Is Redrawing Global Commerce

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Dubai, UAE —The desert nation's trade finance business is burning candles at both ends. Propelling the boom are shining...

Cairo’s Drone Gamble: Why Egypt and Turkey Are Betting on the Torgha

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Egypt has made a significant change in its defense strategy. The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) and Turkish tech...

Two Historic Cycling Records in One Day — Britain’s Riders Are Breaking Limits

CU Sports Ishini Dabare -
Great Britain celebrated two remarkable achievements in track cycling on Thursday, as Matt Richardson and Will Bjergfelt each set...

Dangote’s Explosive Claim: Is Africa Becoming the World’s Oil Dumping Ground?

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Africa's industrialist-in-chief Aliko Dangote has raised an alarm on the influx of Russian petroleum products...

From Baju Kurung to the Metaverse: How Malaysia Is Quietly Taking Over Global Fashion

Fashion & Beauty Dana de Silva -
Across the world, fashion often swings between extremes of exposure and extravagance, and Malaysia has long been a natural...

Beyond the Bosphorus-UK and Turkey Forge New Trade Horizons Through FTA Revamp

Business & Trade Warsha De Silva -
(Commonwealth Union) _ The wind of change in commerce is blowing between London and Ankara as technical discussions to...

Mass Arrests and Riot Police: Is Turkey Heading for a Political Boiling Point?

Lead_Story Ishini Dabare -
More than 200 protesters were arrested in Turkey on May Day 2025, as demonstrators attempted to gather in central...

Israeli Airstrikes Target Key Military Sites in Syria as Turkey’s Military Moves Raise Red Flags

Global Ishini Dabare -
Tensions in Syria have escalated following a series of heavy Israeli airstrikes that targeted multiple military sites, including the...