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Mehmet Demiroğlu, General Manager of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), stated that progress has been made in discussions with overseas customers for the HÜRJET, which has strong demand from Europe, North Africa, Central Asia, and Turkish-speaking countries. Speaking at the Defense Industry Kocaeli Provincial Meeting and the Match4Industry B2B event, Demiroğlu highlighted that Türkiye’s first indigenous jet trainer, HÜRJET, had successfully completed its second prototype’s first flight. Demiroğlu pointed out that the second prototype of HÜRJET, which is configured for both light attack and trainer roles, has been improved based on lessons learned from the first prototype. “Pilots have said, ‘Yes,…
According to a statement from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), a 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Çamlıhemşin district of Rize at 12:02 PM. The earthquake’s depth was recorded at 12.85 kilometers. Earlier, at 10:46 AM, a 4.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Doğanşehir district of Malatya, with a depth of 7 kilometers. The tremor was also felt in surrounding provinces. In a statement, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported that field search operations had begun and that, based on initial assessments, no significant damage had been found, with ongoing evaluation of incoming reports.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent a congratulatory letter to President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on the occasion of the 41st anniversary of the establishment of the TRNC. In his letter, President Erdoğan emphasized the epic struggle for existence of the Turkish Cypriot people that has lasted for over 60 years. “Since the establishment of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which is the most valuable manifestation of this struggle, it is a great source of pride for us that the TRNC has continued to strengthen its sovereignty and move forward with firm steps toward…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held on Friday their first phone conversation since December 2022, and discussed prospects for resolving the conflict in Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Friday. Initiated by the German side, the discussion included “a detailed and candid exchange of views on the situation in Ukraine,” according to the statement. President Putin emphasized that the ongoing crisis stems from NATO’s long-standing policies, which he described as “aggressive” and aimed at establishing an anti-Russian foothold in Ukraine, disregarding Russia’s security concerns and the rights of Russian-speaking populations. Regarding potential political and diplomatic solutions, Putin…
In the 9th week of the EuroLeague, Anadolu Efes defeated Spain’s Baskonia 89-84 on the road. The game, played at Buesa Arena, saw Anadolu Efes finish the first quarter with a 24-21 lead and head into halftime with a 46-39 advantage. Maintaining their lead in the second half, the dark blue and white team finished the third quarter 65-63 ahead and secured a 89-84 victory. With this win, Anadolu Efes earned their 5th victory in the competition, while Baskonia suffered their 5th loss.
During a EuroLeague game between Panathinaikos and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Athens, a message of support for Palestine was displayed. According to Greek media reports, during the match at OAKA Stadium on Tuesday evening, Panathinaikos fans waved both Palestinian and Lebanese flags. Additionally, the supporters unveiled a large banner reading “Stop the Genocide, Freedom for Palestine” during the game against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Kuzeyboru Women’s Volleyball Team advanced to the next round of the CEV Cup by defeating Croatia’s Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 in the second leg of the 16th final, following their 3-1 win in the first match. Kuzeyboru won the match played at the Pescenica Sports Hall in Zagreb with set scores of 25-17, 25-15, and 26-24. Having secured a spot in the quarter-finals, the Aksaray team will face France’s Volley Mulhouse.
US-based chip maker Nvidia’s market cap surpassed Apple’s on Tuesday to become the world’s most valuable company. The stock price of Nvidia rose 2.84% to $139.91 at the closing bell, and its market cap reached $3.43 trillion. Apple’s market cap was at $3.38 trillion as of the close. Nvidia’s market cap passed the $3 trillion mark in June for the first time. With increasing demand for AI chips, Nvidia’s shares have gained 182.5% since the beginning of 2024.
The gender identity of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won the gold medal in women’s boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has come under scrutiny following the leak of a medical report. According to the report obtained and shared publicly by French journalist Djaffar Ait Aoudia, Khelif possesses XY chromosomes. This condition is reported to be associated with a medical condition known as 5-alpha reductase deficiency. The report, prepared by specialists at Kremlin-Bicêtre Hospital in Paris and Mohamed Lamine Debaghine Hospital in Algeria in June 2023, details Khelif’s biological characteristics, noting the absence of a uterus. This is not the…
According to a statement from the Turkish Boxing Federation, national boxers competed in an event held in the city of Budva. National boxer Havvanur Kethüda won the gold medal by defeating Uzbekistan’s Shakhobiddinova Sobirakhon in the final of the +81 kg category. Pınar Benek in the 57 kg category and Yoncagül Yılmaz in the 70 kg category both secured silver medals, while Dilara Sak in the 75 kg category, Sudenur Aslan in the 81 kg category, and Alperen Yılmaz in the 71 kg category each won bronze medals. The national youth boxers finished the event with a total of six…