Policy
US revokes over 600 visas in crackdown on birth tourism
The State Department launched a task force to target foreigners who travel to the US to secure citizenship for their children, citing systemic abuse of immigration laws.
New York judge blocks Mamdani's second-home tax implementation
A lawsuit from homeowners alleges the city wrongly identified primary residences as subject to the surcharge.
Trump Imposes Tariffs of Up to 100% on Imported Drones
The move targets national security concerns and aims to shift production away from China, with varying rates for allies and a delayed rollout for certain components.
Trump authorizes cyber tools against foreign criminal groups
A new memorandum allows vetted private companies to conduct cyber operations under US government supervision to disrupt transnational crime.
Turkey opens investigation into CHP MP Ahmet Baran Yazgan
The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is probing allegations of sexual harassment and assault linked to social media content.
Colombia declares economic emergency after 7.4 earthquake kills 265
At least 265 people died and 496 remain missing as the government mobilizes reconstruction aid and decree powers.
US judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Harvard over antisemitism claims
The ruling found the cited incidents did not amount to ongoing civil rights violations, while the administration said it disagrees and is assessing next steps.
Turkish State Theatre spending sparks debate under director Tamer Karadağlı
Budget overruns in travel allowances and office service costs follow Karadağlı's 2023 appointment.
Trump sued over plan to sell faster access to Truth Social posts
Two media organizations allege the paid service gives market-moving information to those who can pay, violating the U.S. Constitution.
French Minister: Over 40,000 people facing tap water cut-offs due to drought
Monique Barbut calls for stricter enforcement of water restrictions as drought intensifies across France
Istanbul bans swimming in three districts over high waves
District governorates in Şile, Arnavutköy and Sarıyer restrict sea access from August 13–16, with similar measures reported in nearby provinces.
Türkiye's lunar spacecraft to launch in early 2027, minister says
The domestically built probe will use a hybrid propulsion system; Türkiye also plans a spaceport in Somalia and will host a major space congress next year.
French tax office DGFiP hacked in late June data breach
The French tax authority confirmed a cyberattack that may have exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands of individuals and professionals.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis injured in bicycle accident
The Prime Minister was treated at a hospital in Crete after falling from his bicycle.
Turkish ministries and unions hold second meeting on private sector teacher demands
Negotiations focus on base salary regulations, contract security, and tax equality.
UN Report: Most Afghan women rarely leave their homes
Restrictions on education and movement coincide with worsening mental health and a humanitarian crisis.
Italy's League party to propose three-year bank levy in 2027
The proposal involves a windfall tax on Italian bank profits amid strained public finances.
Two men sentenced for Nazi salutes near Sarcelles synagogue
A Franco-Ukrainian man and a Russian national received prison sentences for the incident in France.
Fauci cited 'no red flags' on vaccines for pregnant women after raising theoretical miscarriage risk
Privately raised theoretical first-trimester miscarriage risk, then publicly cited no safety flags among 20,000 vaccinated pregnant women.
Zhu Rongji, former Chinese premier, dies aged 97
The leader who pushed privatization and home ownership reforms in the late 1990s has died.
NOAA Ends Support for Arctic Report Card
The annual Arctic Report Card, which has tracked rapid warming in the Arctic for two decades, will no longer receive US government assistance.
Russia Passes Law to Strip Rights from Exiled Critics
The legislation allows freezing assets, banning property sales, and cutting consular services for thousands of Russians abroad.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Undergoes Medical Procedures, Says Press Secretary
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing examinations and procedures as advised by a team of medical experts, his press secretary said.
DEM Co-Chair: Framework Law a 'first step', implementation vital
Tülay Hatimoğulları calls for immediate commission, MGK report, and Official Gazette publication to implement the law.
US OMB lifts ban on TikTok for government devices
The directive follows a Justice Department opinion that the app's current US version no longer qualifies as a covered application under a 2022 law.
US FAA recruitment drive hires 2,000 video gamers as air traffic controllers
The campaign hit 94% of its hiring goal in record time, addressing a decade-long shortage of controllers.
DOJ opinion extends executive privilege to communications with private advisers
The ruling allows the president to assert privilege over discussions with individuals outside the Executive Branch
Donald Trump names Will Scharf as White House Counsel
Scharf will replace David Warrington on September 1 amid upcoming midterm elections
EU implements new packaging and waste regulations
The new framework targets waste reduction, recycling increases, and chemical restrictions in food packaging.
US Senator Chris Murphy says Trump has 'lost' Iran war
Murphy expressed willingness to support a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.