ISTANBUL Combining diet and exercise may reduce harmful fat around the organs, helping lower the risk of metabolic diseases, according to new research from Cambridge University. While a healthy lifestyle aids weight loss, researchers emphasize that fat location matters. Subcutaneous fat lies under the skin, but visceral fat around abdominal organs poses greater health risks,…
ISTANBUL Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Thursday that the world is entering a “polycentric era” where no single power can dictate rules, warning Europe against militarization, expressing conditional support for US President Donald Trump’s Gaza proposals and placing responsibility for the continuation of the Ukraine war on Western states. “Discussions at the Valdai forum provide…
ISTANBUL Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that “aspirations and challenges” inspire China to “seize every moment and persevere with unwavering vigor.” “Achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is an unprecedented cause,” Xi said at a reception celebrating the 76th anniversary of China’s founding, the state-run Xinhua News Agency reported. The National Day…
HANGZHOU, China The tech war between the US and China continues as Chinese firms Tencent and Deep Robotics produce artificial intelligence (AI) and robot technologies that rival those of their American counterparts, becoming viable alternatives in the global tech scene. The fierce and long-standing US–China rivalry is not only diplomatic or via trade but also…
LONDON The UK warned on Friday that time is running out to reach a diplomatic agreement with Iran on its nuclear program, as talks with European and US partners continue. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said Britain remained committed to diplomacy but was prepared to pursue sanctions if no progress was made. In a post…
ANKARA Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday proposed establishing a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization to promote international collaboration and shared governance in artificial intelligence. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and the High-level Conference on Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence in Shanghai, Li said China is ready to conduct…