ANKARA, May 22 - Turkey has revoked the operational licence for Istanbul Bilgi University, effectively forcing it to close, according to a decision published in the Official Gazette on Friday, after the university was seized by the state in a criminal investigation last year.
SUZHOU, China, May 22 - Asia-Pacific trade envoys gathered in China are expected to discuss multilateral cooperation, trade imbalances and supply chain resilience in the face of global shocks, including the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
The host aired the classic Vince Guaraldi song during a segment, a move that he said could result in a lawsuit
A surge in anxiety and depression has pushed global mental health cases to 1.2 billion, highlighting a growing burden that health systems are not prepared to meet.
Paul McCartney, a surprise guest on the final episode of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” provided a poignant capper to the series by being given the ceremonial honor of turning out the lights in the Ed Sullivan Theater, a location with which he has plenty of history. The
Team Qatar has officially launched its campaign for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking the country’s first-ever entry into the legendary endurance race. For driver Abdulla Al Khelaifi, the moment is both historic and deeply personal as Qatar takes another major step onto the
Phenomenon, often seen around Britain’s coast at this time of year, is caused by a combination of algae and weather At this time of year a sinister-looking substance can often be sighted around Britain’s coast: a frothy foam piled up along the shoreline or appearing in long
The richest 0.1% in Europe receive about 4.5% of all income, but their share varies widely between countries.
Lithuania’s rapid deployment of wind and solar power is helping the country strengthen its energy resilience and end its reliance on Russian fossil fuels.
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Grokpedia articles about religion, history, literature and art referenced more right-wing websites than Wikipedia’s on the same topics, a new study found.
From accessible mountain adventures in Scotland to tactile museums in Sicily, disabled travellers and accessibility experts reveal the European destinations making holidays easier, more inclusive and less daunting for people with additional access needs.
Search the Ed Sullivan Theater on Google Maps and the address will auto-correct to: The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Broadway, New York, NY. For 33 years, CBS’ flagship late-night talk show has been synonymous with the historic performing arts venue (that’s more than a
Antonio Aakeel, whose turn as Hassan Ahmed in Apple TV+’s “Slow Horses” brought him international recognition, has wrapped his first short film as a director. “Lessons in Pretending,” which Aakeel also wrote and stars in, is a darkly comic drama examining fame, shame and the
The body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m down a steep slope.
At a time when laws change daily to restrict women’s bodily autonomy, protect men from accountability and reinstate antiquated values that benefit a few at the expense of the many, sexual politics can feel more regressive than ever. But as uneven a playing field as women may
The histotripsy technique can liquefy tumor cells while leaving surrounding tissue unharmed.
[Leadership] African health leaders and development partners have renewed calls for Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) to be entrenched as a core component of health systems across the continent.
Scientists are uncovering a surprising truth about aging cells: some may damage the body, while others help protect it. The discovery is fueling a new wave of precision anti-aging therapies aimed at removing only the harmful “zombie” cells without disrupting the body’s natural
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government and the World Health Organization are seeking deeper cooperation on healthcare workforce development amid growing global shortages and increasing migration of skilled health workers.
[HRW] In this blog post, Skye Wheeler reflects on advocacy and research in Sierra Leone and introduces an upcoming webinar hosted by Human Rights Watch and the Center for Reproductive Rights. Bringing together speakers from Mexico, South Africa, Malawi, Nigeria, Mali, and
"It’s my favorite song on the album and one of my favorite songs I’ve ever made," Rodrigo wrote on Instagram
The move comes as world economies look to strengthen their ties amid turbulent relations with the US, caused by the Trump administration’s hostile trade policies, as well as the war in Iran, which have caused global instability.
[The Conversation Africa] A series of conferences held in Entebbe, Uganda, between 2023 and 2025 have resulted in a draft African Charter on Family, Sovereignty and Values. The meetings were organised by the Inter-parliamentary Network on African Sovereignty and Values, which
[UN News] Thirteen-year-old Mona still remembers the moment the second airstrike hit.
[The New Humanitarian] Geneva -- "We would question whether the UN and OCHA is the right group to be able to manage these pooled funds."
The CBS mainstay came to an end on Thursday night after a decade with the beloved host
[The New Humanitarian] "For a long time, people in the diaspora have been neglected, but they play a critical role."
[UN News] From AI-powered transit systems to digital twins and flood-proof parks, cities are embracing technology at an unprecedented scale. But as innovation accelerates, experts warn that inclusion, trust and security will determine who truly benefits.
In many underwater ecosystems, seagrass meadows act as a food source, a safe haven, and an ecological lynchpin. But until now, very little was known about how these plants reproduce—critical information for conserving the meadows.
Due to safe and security concerns, access to the model is currently limited to IT companies.
Mr Trump’s comments on speaking with Dr Lai raised concerns about further Chinese war games around Taiwan.
May 22 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would speak with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, an unprecedented move for a U.S. leader that could roil U.S. relations with China and maybe prompt more Chinese war games around the island.
The uproar has also prompted boycott calls from consumers on social media platforms.
Democrats slammed Republicans as “cowards” for delaying the voting procedure into next month, while Republicans argue the move was to allow lawmakers unable to attend the vote a chance to cast their say.
Temperatures sizzled at 45.3 deg C in the capital New Delhi on the afternoon of May 21.
The structure drew comparisons from media and tourists to the fantastical creations of Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki.
Initial findings suggest the fire was caused by a short circuit on the rooftop.
Real estate tycoon Truong My Lan was ordered to repay US$27 billion in damages.
Although Quentin Tarantino and Brad Pitt are close collaborators, they allegedly had one moment where they disagreed while filming 2019’s “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.” The anecdote comes via co-star Bruce Dern, who spoke with People while celebrating a new documentary about
The singer-songwriter shared the news in an emotional social media video on Thursday
Former White House national security adviser John Bolton on Thursday called on President Trump to end the U.S. ceasefire with Iran. "Well, I think it’s a waste of oxygen to negotiate with the Iranians," Bolton told Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall. "I don’t think they’re ever going to
KATHMANDU, May 22 - A British climber improved his own Everest record on Friday and notched his 20th ascent of the world’s highest mountain, hiking officials said.
He first climbed Everest in 2004 and has since repeated the feat every year.
Taiwan is waiting on an US$14 billion weapons deal that President Trump is keeping on hold.
The Emmy Award-winning actress gushed that it was a "dream" to work on the fourth franchise film with her partner: "We grew up on those movies!"
A new study divides Brazil into 48 zones, each defined by its climate and soil conditions. Restoration projects can use these zones to identify which native seeds are best suited to each location under both current and future climates.
