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Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Thursday that Ankara has finalized preparations to submit the Mecca defense agreement to parliament for approval, stressing that the pact provides for mutual defense and does not authorize attacks or troop deployments to other countries.The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Wednesday awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai for discoveries explaining how molecular asymmetry essential to life emerges through autocatalysis, resolving a century-old mystery about homochirality with significant implications for drug development.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Ankara stands ready to facilitate direct contacts between Moscow and Kyiv, emphasizing Black Sea navigational safety and congratulating the leader on his birthday and election success.The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday that Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of astrophysical high-energy neutrinos, recognizing a breakthrough enabling observation of distant cosmic processes through particles traveling at near-light speeds.The Turkish Statistical Institute reported on Monday that annual consumer inflation eased to 29.73% in September, undershooting market projections of 30.3%, as monthly price increases moderated despite persistent pressure in housing and transportation costs, official data showed.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Thursday that Ankara has finalized preparations to submit the Mecca defense agreement to parliament for approval, stressing that the pact provides for mutual defense and does not authorize attacks or troop deployments to other countries.The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Wednesday awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai for discoveries explaining how molecular asymmetry essential to life emerges through autocatalysis, resolving a century-old mystery about homochirality with significant implications for drug development.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Ankara stands ready to facilitate direct contacts between Moscow and Kyiv, emphasizing Black Sea navigational safety and congratulating the leader on his birthday and election success.The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday that Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of astrophysical high-energy neutrinos, recognizing a breakthrough enabling observation of distant cosmic processes through particles traveling at near-light speeds.The Turkish Statistical Institute reported on Monday that annual consumer inflation eased to 29.73% in September, undershooting market projections of 30.3%, as monthly price increases moderated despite persistent pressure in housing and transportation costs, official data showed.

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Tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz: UK maritime agency

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Tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz: UK maritime agency

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The UK Maritime Trade Operations said Thursday that a crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, noting that no casualties were reported while the extent of damage remains unknown and authorities continue to investigate.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations said Thursday that a crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, noting that no casualties were reported while damage assessments continue.

Delayed confirmation

The agency said it received information from a verified source that the tanker was hit at 1709GMT on Oct. 6. Authorities are actively investigating the incident and potential damage to the vessel.

Maritime advisory

UKMTO advised vessels transiting the strategic area to exercise extreme caution and report any suspicious activity immediately. The extent of environmental impact remains unknown.

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