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October 5, 2024

Morning Briefing: Oct. 5, 2024

ISTANBUL: Here is a rundown of all the news you need to start your Saturday, including Israeli media claiming a senior Hezbollah leader was injured in an airstrike; Iranian foreign minister warning of a “comprehensive” response to any Israeli aggression and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un warning of nuclear response

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UAE launches relief campaign for Lebanon, sends medical aid plane

ISTANBUL: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced Friday the launching of a national relief campaign to support Lebanon, beginning with the dispatch of a medical aid plane. The move follows the directives of President Mohammed bin Zayed, who approved a $100 million emergency humanitarian aid package for Lebanon, according to

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Trkiye hopeful to see below 20% inflation in 2025

ISTANBUL: Trkiye is targeting a decrease in the annual inflation rate to below 20% next year and single-digit levels in 2026, its vice president said Friday. Cevdet Yilmaz stressed at a meeting with business leaders in Istanbul that uncertainty is the most important problem in the economy but Trkiye is

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China set for new manned mission as it unveils space suit

ISTANBUL: Space missions in China are gathering steam with a new manned mission set for later this month when the three-member crew of Shenzhou-18 returns home. China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) released the exterior design of its red-and-white suit space suit last weekend, during a ceremony in southwestern Chongqing. CMSA

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