ANKARA: Sparrows, along with other birds and butterflies familiar to people in Japan, are rapidly declining due to environmental degradation and habitat changes, according to a report. The report, released last week by Japan’s Environment Ministry and the Nature Conservation Society, warns that at this rate, some bird species could
ISTANBUL: Retail sales in the euro area were up 0.2% month-on-month in August, and 0.3% in the EU, Eurostat said on Monday. In the euro area retail trade volume rose by 0.2% for food, drinks, and tobacco, 0.3% for non-food products, and 1.1% for automotive fuel on a monthly basis.
GAZA CITY: At least 39 more Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, bringing the overall death toll since Tel Aviv launched its genocidal war last year to 41,909, the Health Ministry in the enclave said on Monday. A ministry statement added that some 97,303 other people
ISTANBUL: ‘The tragic effect of the use of starvation as a method of warfare against Gaza’s civilian population is acute, it is visible and it is widely known. And it’s confirmed by multiple witnesses and victims, including local and foreign medical doctors. That starvation has caused and continues to cause
ANKARA : Oil prices continued to climb on Monday, buoyed by better-than-expected US employment data. However, statements from US President Joe Biden deterring Israel from targeting Iranian oil fields have capped further price movements. International benchmark Brent crude rose 0.78% to $78.49 per barrel as of 10.43 am local time
GENEVA: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Monday said that the year 2023 marked the “driest year” for global rivers in over three decades, signaling critical changes in water availability in an era of growing demand.? According to WMO’s new report, the last five consecutive years have recorded widespread below-normal
