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Türkiye reports record tourism figures for 2025

Türkiye will welcome approximately 64 million foreign tourists in 2025, generating 65,2 billion USD in revenue, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced at a press conference in Istanbul.Compared to the previous year, tourist arrivals increased by 2,7%, and tourism revenues grew by 6,8%. The average tourist spend p...

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Yesterday 12:58

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OPEC+ maintains March oil production quotas at December levels

At a meeting on February 1, OPEC+ countries decided to maintain oil production volumes in March 2026 at the December 2025 level, Izvestia reports.According to the adopted quotas, Russia will be able to produce 9,574 million barrels per day in March, Saudi Arabia – 10,103 million barrels per day, Iraq – 4,273 million, the UAE – 3,4...

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Yesterday 12:32

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An Afghan artist has won an award for translating the Quran into Pashto

The Ministry of Information and Culture of Afghanistan awarded a valuable gift to young artist Hamid Aminyar from Hairatan, who used calligraphy to copy the Quran with a Pashto translation and artistic miniatures, RIA Novosti reports.According to the Afghan Ministry of Information and Culture, the handwritten Quran occupied 304 pa...

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31.01.26

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Clinical trials of a vaccine against the Nipah virus will begin in Japan

The University of Tokyo announced the upcoming launch of clinical trials for a vaccine against the Nipah virus. Testing of the drug is scheduled to begin in April in Belgium, according to zakon.kz.The University of Tokyo's Center for Advanced Science and Technology is developing the vaccine. The need for the drug stems from recent...

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30.01.26

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Actress Catherine O'Hara, star of the “Home Alone” films, has died

Canadian-American actress Catherine O'Hara died on Friday, January 30, at the age of 71. TMZ reported this, citing two sources. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed.Catherine O'Hara was born on March 4, 1954, in Toronto. She rose to fame for her role as Macaulay Culkin's mother in the iconic Christmas films “Home Alone” (...

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30.01.26

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Jubba: How a Saudi city survives in the desert on the site of a vanished lake

The Saudi Arabian city of Jubba is located in the dried-up basin of an ancient lake, approximately 20 kilometers long, in the Nafud Desert. Satellite images show the settlement as a scattering of bright green circles among sand dunes—farmland fed by hidden groundwater. The site, where waves lapped thousands of years ago, now supports an entire community....

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29.01.26

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In Russia, bachelor's and master's degrees will be abolished from September 1, 2026

Starting September 1, 2026, a new higher education system will come into effect at Russian universities: the bachelor's and master's degree formats will be abolished, replaced by basic and specialized higher education. This was announced by Ksenia Goryacheva, First Deputy Chair of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education....

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29.01.26

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Bruce Willis' wife spoke about his condition

Emma Heming, the wife of actor Bruce Willis, shared details about her husband's health. The actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023, MIR24 reports.According to Emma, Willis continues to recognize her, but the actor himself doesn't realize he's ill. Heming noted that she's glad for this state of affairs: "I'm reall...

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28.01.26

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New Galaxy devices will feature pixel-level screen privacy protection

Samsung has announced a new feature for its Galaxy smartphones designed to protect users' private data from prying eyes.The developer has published demo videos of the technology. The feature allows users to hide screen content when entering passwords, reading messages, and viewing notifications. According to the company, the techn...

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27.01.26

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A Russian man spent six months in court proving he was alive after a hospital error

Six months later, an Omsk resident successfully proved in court that he was alive after being declared dead in state databases due to a medical error. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing the regional prosecutor's office.In July 2025, a 62-year-old pensioner received a notification from the Gosuslugi government services portal...

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27.01.26

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The Jibek Joly tourist train will connect three Central Asian countries

The international tourist train Jibek Joly (Silk Road) will for the first time connect Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan as part of a single route along the ancient trade route between East and West. This was announced by the press service of the national railway operator Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ)."From March 20 to 25, 202...

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27.01.26

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Heavy snowfall and freezing rain have engulfed the US, with states declaring a state of emergency

Millions of Americans were caught in the grip of a snowstorm and record-breaking cold snap that blanketed the north and center of the country. More than 200 million people received severe weather warnings, and the death toll continues to rise. Two people were killed by snowplows in Massachusetts and Ohio, teenagers died in Arkansas and Texas, and the body of a 28-ye...

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26.01.26

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More than 11 thousand flights canceled in the US in one day – a pandemic record

American airports faced massive disruptions: over 11 thousand flights were canceled in one day, a record high since the coronavirus crisis. Additionally, another 17 thousand flights nationwide were delayed.US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced this in an interview with Fox News. He said the country hasn't experienced ai...

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26.01.26

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One million Americans left without power due to an Arctic storm

Authorities in 24 US states have declared a state of emergency due to a powerful cyclone that decimated the country with record-breaking snowfall and freezing temperatures. More than a million residents were left without power, and transportation along the entire East Coast was severely disrupted. Among the hardest-hit regions were Arkansas, Georgia, Texas, and the...

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24.01.26

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Bulgaria has its first female head of state

On January 23, the Bulgarian Constitutional Court upheld the early termination of President Rumen Radev's term of office following his resignation. The court's decision entered into force the same day, according to 24kz.According to the country's constitution, the presidential duties automatically transferred to Vice President Ili...

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23.01.26

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Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo have submitted bids to participate in the auction for the sale of Domodedovo

Moscow's Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo airports have submitted bids to participate in the auction for Domodedovo Airport, which will take place on January 29, 2026, vc.ru reports.The sale was originally scheduled for January 20, but the auction failed to take place because the only bidder was disqualified. Subsequently, the organizer o...

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23.01.26

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Tesla's largest 2,3 GWh energy storage facility opens in Arizona

A large-scale energy storage system based on Tesla Megapack technology has begun operating in Maricopa County. The 560 million USD facility comprises 594 battery modules with a total capacity of approximately 2,3 gigawatt-hours, making it one of the largest such facilities in the world.Tesla investor Sawyer Merritt announced the p...

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23.01.26

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South Korea is the first country to enact laws on artificial intelligence

South Korea has become the first country to fully implement laws regulating artificial intelligence systems. The new regulations require companies to label AI-generated content, including deepfakes, and ensure human oversight of computer systems in critical areas, from nuclear safety to healthcare.The country's authorities claim t...

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22.01.26

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The price of gold exceeded 4800 USD per ounce for the first time in history

Gold prices reached record highs during trading on Wednesday, January 21. February gold futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange (COMEX) exceeded 4800 USD per ounce for the first time in history, rising 1,82% to reach a high of 4852,60 USD, according to RBC.Over the past two days, the price of the precious metal has risen by 5,...

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21.01.26

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German scientists have deciphered 1800-year-old Roman tablets

Researchers from Goethe University Frankfurt have successfully deciphered ancient Roman wooden tablets from the 3rd century AD discovered in Tongeren, Belgium. The wax-covered fragments contain contracts, official documents, and educational records, with about half of the texts being legible, Arkeonews magazine reported on January 21.The tablets were found in Tongeren, the oldest city in...

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