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The death toll from Lassa fever in Nigeria has risen to 190
The death toll from Lassa fever in Nigeria has risen to 190
12 May 3:51
The death toll from Lassa fever in Nigeria has risen to 190
It has been reported that the number of deaths in Nigeria this year due to Lassa fever, a disease transmitted from animals to humans, has risen to 190.
The Israeli Knesset has approved the death penalty for Palestinians alleged to have been involved in Operation Al-Aqsa Flood
The Israeli Knesset has approved the death penalty for Palestinians alleged to have been involved in Operation Al-Aqsa Flood
12 May 3:34
The Israeli Knesset has approved the death penalty for Palestinians alleged to have been involved in Operation Al-Aqsa Flood
The Israeli Knesset has approved a bill that would allow for the imposition of the death penalty on Palestinians alleged to have been involved in the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation on October 7, 2023, and permit their trials to...
One of the Spanish travelers quarantined in Madrid tested positive for hantavirus
One of the Spanish travelers quarantined in Madrid tested positive for hantavirus
12 May 1:24
One of the Spanish travelers quarantined in Madrid tested positive for hantavirus
One of the 14 Spanish passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius—where hantavirus cases were detected—and brought to Madrid has tested positive for hantavirus via PCR.
Heavy rain hit Kayseri
Heavy rain hit Kayseri
12 May 1:13
Heavy rain hit Kayseri
The heavy rain that hit Kayseri disrupted daily life.
The arrival of animals for sacrifice in Istanbul has begun
The arrival of animals for sacrifice in Istanbul has begun
12 May 1:13
The arrival of animals for sacrifice in Istanbul has begun
With just a few days left until Eid al-Adha, the arrival of sacrificial animals in Istanbul has begun.
Firefighters are responding to a fire that broke out at a workplace in Başakşehir
Firefighters are responding to a fire that broke out at a workplace in Başakşehir
11 May 23:38
Firefighters are responding to a fire that broke out at a workplace in Başakşehir
Firefighters are responding to a fire that broke out at a workplace in Başakşehir.
Iranian director Majid Majidi: The past few years have proven to us that the real killers are those who wrote that story
Iranian director Majid Majidi: The past few years have proven to us that the real killers are those who wrote that story
11 May 23:31
Iranian director Majid Majidi: The past few years have proven to us that the real killers are those who wrote that story
Iranian director Majid Majidi noted that in today’s world, a struggle is being waged through stories, and he stated that recent events have demonstrated just how influential those who narrate and shape these events can b...
Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Kemal Sayar and Sushrut Jadhav spoke at the
Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Kemal Sayar and Sushrut Jadhav spoke at the "World Decolonization Forum"
11 May 23:03
Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Kemal Sayar and Sushrut Jadhav spoke at the "World Decolonization Forum"
Psychiatrist and author Prof. Dr. Kemal Sayar commented on the relationship between decolonization and psychology, stating, "One of the fundamental tenets of colonialism is the belief that the human psyche is singular an...
Foreign Minister Fidan met with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister Al Sani during his visit to Doha
Foreign Minister Fidan met with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister Al Sani during his visit to Doha
11 May 22:55
Foreign Minister Fidan met with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister Al Sani during his visit to Doha
During his visit to Doha, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Sheikh Saud bin Abdurrahman bin Hasan bin Ali Al Sani, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs.
It has been reported that Microsoft has temporarily relocated the headquarters of its Israeli office to France
It has been reported that Microsoft has temporarily relocated the headquarters of its Israeli office to France
11 May 22:45
It has been reported that Microsoft has temporarily relocated the headquarters of its Israeli office to France
Following revelations that Microsoft’s technological systems and software were used in the Israeli military’s attacks on the Gaza Strip, it was reported that the company had decided to manage its Israeli operations from ...
Ministry of Health: Three of our citizens have tested negative for Hantavirus
Ministry of Health: Three of our citizens have tested negative for Hantavirus
11 May 17:20
Ministry of Health: Three of our citizens have tested negative for Hantavirus
The Ministry of Health reported that the hantavirus test results for the last three citizens on an international cruise ship have come back negative.
A panel discussion on women in business was held at the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO) with the participation of Queen Mathilde of Belgium
A panel discussion on women in business was held at the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO) with the participation of Queen Mathilde of Belgium
11 May 17:03
A panel discussion on women in business was held at the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO) with the participation of Queen Mathilde of Belgium
Erdal Bahçıvan, Chairman of the ISO Board of Directors, said, "We view women as our greatest asset in the development of Turkey’s production and exports. We welcome and support the growing role of women in our industry."
The
The "World Decolonization Forum" addressed the Europe-centric global order
11 May 17:00
The "World Decolonization Forum" addressed the Europe-centric global order
At a session held as part of the "World Decolonization Forum 2026"—the first of its kind this year, with Anadolu Agency serving as its Global Communications Partner—criticism was directed at the shaping of the global ord...
Today's Economy in 60 Seconds (May 11, 2026)
Today's Economy in 60 Seconds (May 11, 2026)
11 May 16:51
Today's Economy in 60 Seconds (May 11, 2026)
Today’s economic highlights at a glance. Presented by Halkbank…
Esra Albayrak, Chair of the Board of Directors of the NUN Education and Culture Foundation, spoke at the
Esra Albayrak, Chair of the Board of Directors of the NUN Education and Culture Foundation, spoke at the "World Decolonization Forum"
11 May 16:48
Esra Albayrak, Chair of the Board of Directors of the NUN Education and Culture Foundation, spoke at the "World Decolonization Forum"
Esra Albayrak, Chair of the Board of Directors of the NUN Education and Culture Foundation, said, "The world now needs wisdom generated in new centers—in Istanbul, Jakarta, Addis Ababa, Rabat, Cairo, and Gaza."
In operations targeting fraudsters carried out in 24 provinces, 133 suspects were arrested
In operations targeting fraudsters carried out in 24 provinces, 133 suspects were arrested
11 May 11:44
In operations targeting fraudsters carried out in 24 provinces, 133 suspects were arrested
The Ministry of the Interior reported that 133 of the 224 suspects detained in operations targeting individuals found to have defrauded citizens of 936,581,000 lira across 24 provinces have been arrested.
The scope of surveillance technologies' access to information may extend far beyond what is currently anticipated
The scope of surveillance technologies' access to information may extend far beyond what is currently anticipated
11 May 11:37
The scope of surveillance technologies' access to information may extend far beyond what is currently anticipated
International research suggests that technology companies—led by the U.S.-based data analytics and software firm Palantir—may have far greater capabilities for data collection and surveillance than has been disclosed to ...
Measures to conserve electricity are being tightened in Iran
Measures to conserve electricity are being tightened in Iran
11 May 11:35
Measures to conserve electricity are being tightened in Iran
Government agencies and banks in Tehran, the capital of Iran, have been asked to reduce their electricity consumption.
In Turkey,
In Turkey, "Mehmet" and "Fatma" remain the most common first names, while "Yılmaz" remains the most common last name
11 May 11:17
In Turkey, "Mehmet" and "Fatma" remain the most common first names, while "Yılmaz" remains the most common last name
In Turkey, the most common last name in 2024 was "Yılmaz," the most common male first name was "Mehmet," and the most common female first name was "Fatma"; these names and the last name in question remained at the top in...
The rise in water levels at Yamula Dam has given fishermen hope
The rise in water levels at Yamula Dam has given fishermen hope
11 May 11:13
The rise in water levels at Yamula Dam has given fishermen hope
Fishermen working at the Yamula Dam, built on the Kızılırmak River in Kayseri, are hopeful that the rise in water levels to 72 percent due to increased rainfall will boost production.
Two people were killed in Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire
Two people were killed in Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire
11 May 3:03
Two people were killed in Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire
It was reported that two more people lost their lives in air and artillery strikes carried out by the Israeli military on villages and towns in southern Lebanon.