The crisis in the Hormuz Strait poses a significant dilemma for the US administration. The US must choose between accepting a 10-day ceasefire proposed by Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, and Oman, or undertaking a large-scale military operation in coordination with Israel. The most contentious issue is Iran's right to collect 'transit fees' from ships passing through…

A pioneering ink developed by Penn State University engineers is designed to serve purposes such as early diagnosis of heart attacks, reading brain waves, and powering robotic prosthetics. This ink can be applied to human skin in various designs and can be reapplied after washing. Featuring electrode sensors, this ink contains materials that blend better…

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Syria this weekend at the invitation of the government. In Damascus, Guterres will meet with government officials, including President Ahmed Shara and Foreign Minister Esad Hasan Shaybani. The UN Secretary-General will reaffirm the UN's commitment to supporting the Syrian government and people. He will also emphasize the…

Russia's military operations in the Black Sea have resulted in the disruption of Ukraine's critical supply routes. Military experts attribute this success to the significant role of high-precision weapons in the Russian army. Russian military analyst Vasiliy Dandıkin stated that Russia's success in cutting off Ukraine's supply lines in the Black Sea was achieved through…

In June, payments made with credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid cards in Turkey increased by 50% compared to the same period last year, reaching 2 trillion 867.7 billion liras. According to the data from the Interbank Card Center (BKM), the total number of cards in Turkey also increased by 4% compared to the same…

Following the detention of French diplomatic personnel by Iranian authorities, France summoned the Iranian Chargé d'Affaires to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After the summons, the French Foreign Ministry stated that it demanded the clarification of the attack on French diplomatic personnel and the punishment of those responsible. The statement noted that the Chargé d'Affaires…

Oil prices surged over 2% due to increasing tensions between the US and Iran, as well as the announcement by Yemen’s Houthi rebels of a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia. Brent crude oil futures rose by 2.1% to $91.11 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures increased by 2.49% to $85.30 per barrel.…

The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to announce new tariffs on approximately 60 countries. This move is seen as a new step in global trade policy. Under the new arrangement, import duties on these countries will range from 10% to 12.5%. This will replace the 10% global tariff imposed by Trump…

A bill to ban social media use for children under 15 in France has been approved by the parliamentary reconciliation commission. President Emmanuel Macron wants this regulation to come into effect before the new academic year starts in September. If the bill becomes law, the French Ministry of Digital Technologies will prepare a list of…

CHP İzmir Deputy Murat Bakan announced his resignation from the party. In a statement on social media, Bakan stated that they are establishing a new party under the leadership of Özgür Özel to uphold the principles and values of the party. He cited the reason for his resignation as leaving the party to those who…