Promsvyazbank (PSB) Chairman Pyotr Fradkov stated that the ruble-based A7A5 cryptocurrency issued by the A7 international payment system developed by Russian experts has reached a transaction volume of $140 billion. Fradkov explained what is happening in cross-border payments, one of the most closed areas of the economy, and how the A7 international payment system works.…

One of Istanbul's most used metro lines, the M7 Metro Line, remains closed due to repair work that started in April. The line's Mecidiyeköy-Nurtepe section has been shut down and its busiest stations, Çağlayan and Kağıthane, have been closed due to damage to the rails caused by groundwater. The latest developments on the reopening of…

The sweltering weather prevailing in the country is expected to intensify with rising temperatures in the coming days. Meteorology expert Deniz Demirhan warned that temperatures could exceed seasonal norms towards the end of August. Short-term and local rains are forecasted in Istanbul, with light rain expected on the Anatolian side on Thursday afternoon. There is…

US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Brad Cooper has affirmed the US commitment to a 15-point plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip to representatives of the International Stabilization Force. Cooper visited the Civil-Military Coordination Center in Israel's Kiryat Gat, where he met with US troops and representatives of the multinational force. Cooper stated…

One of the most significant celestial events of the year, the Total Solar Eclipse, will occur on August 12, 2026. Today, August 12, Wednesday, the Solar Eclipse will take place. What time will this important event occur and from which regions can it be observed? The Total Solar Eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026,…

The statement of Sebahattin Shirin, the leader of UltrAslan, who was taken into custody within the scope of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, has been revealed. Shirin, who had a large amount of foreign currency, gold, and jewelry found in his house and an unlicensed pistol seized, said 'I don't…

The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak tonight. With the New Moon phase, over 100 meteors can be observed per hour. The celestial spectacle can be seen from Turkey, with the best viewing time from midnight to 04:00-05:00 AM, focusing on the northeastern horizon. No special equipment is needed for observation, but it's recommended to…

A 67-year-old farmer in China lost 25 acres of sesame crops after applying a pesticide recommended by an AI application. The incident has raised concerns about the reliability of AI advice, as the pesticide was used without expert supervision. The farmer, who had been using the AI application for about a year to manage his…

In a drone attack by the Ukrainian army on Novorossiysk, a city in Russia's Black Sea region, an 8-year-old child was killed. Krasnodar Governor Veniamin Kondratyev announced that an 8-year-old child was killed in the attack. Governor Kondratyev stated, An 8-year-old child was killed in Novorossiysk. I offer my deepest condolences to the family and…

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced the expansion of the Zengezur Corridor project, which will connect Nakhchivan with Azerbaijan. The developments in the project are not limited to enhancing transportation between the Azerbaijani mainland and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. The project will also include fiber optic lines, electricity, and energy transmission lines. Aliyev stated that connecting…