Global stocks have surged to unprecedented levels in the first half of 2025, even as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff salvos ripple across the globe. Here are the top winners and losers globally, as well as where they’re headed. The MSCI All Country World Index, which measures the performance of over 2,500 stocks from both…
Rifle through Turkey’s car sales report for January and in the column next to Tesla’s name, you’ll find a big, fat zero. A lot has since changed. This June, Turkey nearly eclipsed the UK as the brand’s third-largest market in the world for the month. Tesla sold over 7,200 vehicles in the Eurasian country, within striking distance of the…
ISTANBUL (AP) — The mayors of three major cities in southern Turkey were arrested Saturday, state-run media reported, joining a growing list of opposition figures detained since the mayor of Istanbul was imprisoned in March. Abdurrahman Tutdere, the mayor of Adiyaman, and Zeydan Karalar, who heads Adana municipality, were detained in early morning raids, according…
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Firefighters battled blazes Thursday near Athens and on the island of Crete, where thousands were forced to flee holiday resorts, while blazes in neighboring Turkey claimed at least two lives. More than 5,000 tourists, hotel workers and residents were evacuated from the Ierapetra area along Crete’s southern coast, authorities and hotel…
Experienced medical administrator Libby Lee Ha-yun will take over as the Hospital Authority’s new chief executive next month, with the doctor pledging to deliver heart-warming service with a human touch at a time when the organisation must carry out far-reaching reforms. Authorities said on Wednesday that Lee, the current undersecretary for health and previously part…
Home » TRAVEL NEWS » United Kingdom Urges Maximum Caution for Turkey-Iran Border Travel as Explosive Middle East Crisis Triggers Severe Flight Disruptions and Heightened Security Protocols Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Amid surging instability across the Middle East, the United Kingdom has issued an urgent advisory urging maximum caution for British nationals planning to cross…
An Iranian resident in Hong Kong has described the past few days as a “horror” and a “nightmare”, as the latest escalation in the Middle East caused him to lose contact with loved ones due to failed internet connections and fear for their ability to get to safety. The Immigration Department said that as of…
Home » United Kingdom Travel News » United Kingdom Delivers Urgent High-Impact Travel Alert for Turkey as Explosive Iran and US Conflict Sparks Regional Security Fears Sunday, June 22, 2025 The United Kingdom has issued a high-impact travel alert for British nationals heading to Turkey due to rising tensions between Iran and the United States,…
Volatility has gripped global equity markets this year — and according to some asset managers, now could be the perfect time to rethink emerging markets. Developing economies were hit particularly hard by U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called “reciprocal tariffs” plans when he unveiled them in April, with Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Vietnam slapped with tariffs…
Home » HOTEL NEWS » Looking for the Best Luxury Hotels for Disabled Travelers? Why Are Greece, China, South Africa, Costa Rica, United Kingdom, Belize, and Turkey Leading the Way in Accessible Travel? Saturday, June 14, 2025 Inclu, a pioneer in accessible travel, has launched Inclusive Luxury Hotels, the world’s first hotel discovery platform tailored…