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Uzbekistan State Registered Token Backed by Government Bonds
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 10, 2025
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The national payment system HUMO has announced the launch of a project for issuing its own token backed by Uzbekistan’s government bonds. The new token is issued by HUMO Digital, a subsidiary...
Turkish, Belarusian Foreign Ministers Confer in BRICS Summit
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye's top diplomat, Hakan Fidan, engaged in discussions with Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov on Sunday in Brazil, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. The meeting took place alongside the BRICS summit, held in Rio de...
Turkish Soldiers Die by Methane Gas in Iraq
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Twelve Turkish troops lost their lives after being overcome by "methane gas" while on a search mission in northern Iraq, according to a report issued Monday by the Turkish National Defense Ministry. The incident took place on Sunday as...
Turkish authorities arrest three mayors due to corruption case
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Türkiye detained three opposition mayors on Saturday amid widening corruption investigations, according to reports. The mayors — Zeydan Karalar of Adana, Muhittin Bocek of Antalya, and Abdurrahman Tutdere of Adiyaman — were...
Turkey, Chechnya’s fresh stage of economic engagement unfolds
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) A renewed phase of economic engagement is unfolding between Türkiye and Chechnya, according to Turkish businessman Murtaza Karanfil, chairman of the Karanfil Group. “A new era of investment and development is beginning between Chechnya...
Turkish Repkon Partners with Norway's Nammo to Launch Artillery Facility
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Repkon, a leading Turkish defense company, is set to build a state-of-the-art 155-millimeter artillery ammunition filling facility, as part of a strategic agreement with Norwegian defense contractor Nammo. This initiative aims to bolster...
Turkish FM expresses sympathy to people passed away from US floods
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Türkiye conveyed its heartfelt sympathy to the relatives of those who lost their lives due to severe flooding in Texas, USA. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives caused by the recent floods in Texas, USA,” said the...
Turkey to assist Syria with Latakia’s fires
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian officials announced on Saturday that they have reached an agreement with Türkiye to cooperate in tackling ongoing forest fires in the rural areas of Latakia, located in the country’s northwest. Emergency and Disaster Management...
Turkish Construction Industry Secures Billions in Global Projects
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) According to figures from the Trade Ministry, Turkey’s construction sector embarked on overseas ventures totaling USD6.2 billion during the initial six months of 2025, placing it among the top ten nations in worldwide annual construction...
Turkish Firm Repkon Partners with Norway’s Nammo
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish defense manufacturer Repkon is set to create a 155-millimeter artillery ammunition filling plant as part of a new partnership with Norwegian arms producer Nammo, aiming to bolster the military capabilities of Scandinavian nations....
Bangladesh, Turkey to enhance bilateral relations in defense sector
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) During a visit to Bangladesh, the head of Türkiye’s Defense Industries Secretariat, Haluk Gorgun, emphasized the importance of close collaboration in defense between the two nations. Gorgun met with Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad...
TRNC Signs Agreement with Turkish Airlines
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) formalized an agreement on Monday with Türkiye’s national airline, Turkish Airlines, and the budget carrier AJet as part of an initiative designed to simplify and reduce the cost of air...
Turkey-China Media Forum takes place in Ankara
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Türkiye-China Media Forum took place on Wednesday in Ankara, gathering media professionals, government officials, and scholars from both countries to engage in comprehensive discussions on media collaboration and emerging trends in...
U.S. Homeland Security Agent Reveals Student’s Visa Revocation Details
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A U.S. Homeland Security officer testified in court on Tuesday that he was explicitly told not to inform a Turkish Ph.D. candidate, who had been taken into custody by immigration officers in March, that her visa had been canceled. “It was...
Methane gas exposure in Iraq cause death of Turkish soldiers
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Twelve Turkish troops lost their lives after inhaling methane gas while conducting a search operation in a mountainous region of northern Iraq, according to official reports from the Turkish Ministry of National Defense on Monday. The...
Iran’s Foreign Minister Addresses Regional Tensions with Russian, Turkish Counterparts
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met with his Russian and Turkish counterparts on Sunday to address escalating tensions in West Asia, amid rising concerns over regional conflict. The high-stakes diplomatic exchanges took...
Methane Gas Leak Kills Five Turkish Soldiers in Iraq
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Five Turkish soldiers have died after inhaling methane gas during a military cave operation in northern Iraq, the Turkish Defense Ministry announced on Sunday. According to a statement from the ministry, the incident unfolded amid a...
Turkey’s national chief visits Iraq to discuss with top KRG leaders
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT), Ibrahim Kalin, visited northern Iraq on Tuesday for a series of important discussions with top Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) leaders, according to reports. Kalin’s visit...
Turkish AJet Relaunches Direct Flights to Damascus
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant step towards rebuilding regional connections, AJet successfully launched its inaugural flight from Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Syria's capital, Damascus, on Wednesday—marking the first such journey...
Turkish Stock Index Opens Wednesday with Modest Gain
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye's benchmark stock index opened on Wednesday at 10,103.74 points, reflecting a modest increase of 0.23%, or 23.40 points, from the previous session's close. On Tuesday, the BIST 100 surged 1.33%, reaching 10,080.35 points, with a...