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İstanbul’da Ulaşıma Yüzde 10 Zam: Yeni Tarife 20 Temmuz’da Başlıyor İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi (İBB) Meclisi, kentteki toplu ulaşım araçları, taksi, minibüs ve okul servis ücretlerine yüzde 10 oranında zam yapılmasını öngören teklifi oy çokluğuyla kabul etti. Saraçhane’deki belediye binasında, Meclis 2. Başkanvekili Gencay Özcan başkanlığında gerçekleştirilen temmuz ayı toplantılarının üçüncü oturumunda onaylanan yeni ücret tarifesinin … Read more

Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli Lead Friday Practice at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli led the field during Friday’s practice sessions for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. As the 71st running of the event, the weekend has been characterized by harvesting woes, the trial of new parts, and … Read more

Following a July 9 crash that killed two children, Omaha Public Works has implemented permanent signal changes at the intersection of 114th Street and West Center Road. The city replaced permitted left-turn flashing yellow arrows with protected-only green arrows, a move officials say aims to improve safety at the site. Signal Changes at 114th and … Read more

Tragedy Strikes During Operation Prosper Two South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members have died after falling into an abandoned vertical mine shaft in western Johannesburg. The fatal incident occurred at approximately 06:00 on Friday, July 17, 2026, while the soldiers were conducting an anti-illegal mining operation at the abandoned Central Rand Gold (CRD) mine … Read more

Botswana’s economy contracted by 2.8% in 2024 and 0.7% in 2025 as diamond revenues faltered, pushing public debt to nearly 40% of GDP. To reach a $40 billion economy by 2036, the government and private sector are shifting focus toward artificial intelligence, skills-based education, and aggressive fiscal reform. Fiscal Strain and the End of Diamond … Read more

Canadian wildfires have triggered hazardous air quality alerts across the U.S., with cities like New York, Chicago, and Toronto experiencing severe smoke impacts, according to multiple sources. Over 850 active fires in Ontario are sending plumes across the Great Lakes, prompting health advisories and event cancellations. Hazardous air quality alerts have been issued in cities … Read more

President Donald Trump alleged Chinese access to U.S. voter data in a July 16, 2026, primetime speech, citing newly declassified documents, as officials and experts debated the validity of his claims amid ongoing midterm election preparations. President Donald Trump on Thursday night accused China of compromising U.S. voter data and withholding evidence from his administration … Read more

Beginning July 22, 2026, third-party Android app stores can integrate directly into the Google Play Store for U.S. users. This policy shift, following a joint withdrawal of injunction motions by Google and Epic Games, allows rival stores to access the Google Play catalog, provided they pay an annual $5,000 service fee. This development marks a … Read more

Severe Flooding Reaches Texas Hill Country Severe flooding hit the Texas Hill Country on Thursday, July 16, 2026, resulting in at least one confirmed death. The disaster occurred just over a year after deadly July 2025 floods, prompting mass evacuations and water rescues. Officials report that emergency sirens and updated safety measures were deployed as … Read more

Widespread Popular Protests Erupt Across Southern Yemeni Governorates Massive popular protests have swept through the governorates of southern Yemen, fueled by mounting anger over the collapse of basic services, soaring food prices, and deteriorating economic conditions. Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets in cities and districts across the region, including Aden, Mukalla, Seiyun, … Read more