Geography of Asia
Two Greek-Cypriot men remanded over attack on Turkish-Cypriot woman
Two Greek-Cypriot men aged 22 and 30 years old have been remanded in custody over an attack on a Turkish-Cypriot woman in the popular party town of Ayia Napa, Greek and Cypriot media reported on Tuesday.
Cyprus eyes pipeline that would link it with Israel
Cyprus is making a new push to cement energy ties with Israel, and there have been recent reports about a pipeline that would link Israel with Cyprus where gas will be liquefied and exported abroad to Europe.
US Navy says Iran Revolutionary Guard ‘harassed’ Greek-managed ship
The US Navy said Monday its sailors and the United Kingdom Royal Navy came to the aid of a ship in the crucial Strait of Hormuz after Iran's Revolutionary Guard "harassed" it.
Saudi Aramco in talks with Turkish contractors
Saudi Aramco held talks with Turkish contractors last week to discuss $50 billion of potential projects in the Gulf kingdom, Bloomberg has reported.
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Sweltering heat in Vietnam’s north sparks power cuts
Hanoi residents flocked to the Vietnamese capital's air-conditioned shopping malls on June 3 to escape power cuts at home, as the grid struggled to cope with the high demand caused by soaring heat.
Vietnam is one of many countries across South and Southeast Asia experiencing record-high temperatures in recent weeks.
The temperature rose to 36 degrees Celsius.
Türkiye offers second cheapest holiday to Germans
Türkiye is the second cheapest holiday destination for German tourists after Albania, Recep Yavuz, from the Antalya City Council's Tourism Working Group, has said, citing a recent study by Germany's Federal Statistics Office (Destatis).
The study compares holiday destinations based on accommodation costs and daily expenditure.
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Torrential rains, thundershowers prevail in country
As torrential rains continue to make daily life difficult in many parts of the country, especially in the capital Ankara, the Turkish State Meteorological Service has issued a yellow alert for 13 provinces regarding potential unfavorable situations due to the adverse weather.
US military complains of unsafe, aggressive move by Chinese fighter jet
The U.S. military said Tuesday that a Chinese fighter jet flew aggressively close to a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft over the South China Sea, forcing the American pilot to fly through the turbulent wake.
Border guards found to be on the take
Five officers from the Didymoteicho Border Guard Department in northeastern Greece were arrested on Monday after a five-month investigation and charged with smuggling migrants from Turkey, authorities announced on Tuesday.
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Tower of David museum opens after 3-year renovation
Jerusalem's iconic citadel has opened its revamped museum after a three-year, $50 million makeover that included a restoration of its signature minaret.