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Photo courtesy of Anadolu Germany’s economy expanded in the second quarter of 2026 as stronger exports helped maintain the growth recorded at the start of the year, official data showed Tuesday. Gross domestic product increased by 1% from the same period a year earlier, according to Germany’s Federal Statistical Office, Destatis. Compared with the first…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Forces aligned with Yemen’s internationally recognized government said early Monday that they intercepted what they described as “hostile Houthi drones” west of the southern city of Aden. The Southern Armed Forces, led by Presidential Leadership Council member Abdul Rahman al-Muharrami, said the drones were stopped before reaching their intended targets. The…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since he assumed office, extending a six-week decline, according to a Realmeter survey released Monday. The poll, conducted from August 18 to 21 among 2,026 adults, showed Lee’s approval rating dropping 2.8 percentage points to 40.2 percent….
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Iran warned Sunday that vessels accused of violating its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or seizure if they pass through the waterway again. The warning came from Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, which said shipping companies should review an updated list of vessels considered to…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi will visit Tehran on Tuesday for talks with Iranian officials on bilateral ties and regional developments, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Albusaidi was scheduled to meet Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during the visit. The two officials are expected to discuss…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu The US military said it carried out a strike Sunday on a vessel it alleged was being used for drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific, marking the first reported operation of its kind in more than two months. US Southern Command said Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere targeted what it described…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu The Democratic Republic of Congo received its first shipment of 16,520 Ervebo vaccine doses as authorities intensified efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak that has infected more than 5,000 people. Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said another 50,000 doses were expected by Monday to support the government’s response and protect communities…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu North Korea warned that Japan’s push for another record defense budget could deepen military competition and increase security tensions in East Asia. Pyongyang’s state-run Korean Central News Agency issued the criticism Saturday as Japan prepared its defense spending request for fiscal 2027. Japan’s Defense Ministry was expected to seek about 8.9…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu A Chinese humanoid robot reportedly completed a 100-meter sprint in 9.32 seconds, a time faster than Usain Bolt’s longstanding human world record, ahead of a major robotics competition in Beijing. The robot, named “Lightning,” reached a top speed of 14.5 meters per second during the test, according to Chinese technology company…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu An Israeli drone struck a vehicle in southwestern Syria on Saturday, leaving one person injured, according to Syrian media. Syrian broadcaster Al-Ikhbariya reported that the attack occurred in Beit Jinn, a town in the western countryside of Damascus. The report did not identify the injured person or provide information about the…