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CNA
5 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Turkey taking crypto transaction steps to hinder laundering, Simsek says
ISTANBUL :Turkey is taking steps to prevent the laundering of criminal proceeds from illegal betting and fraud through cryptocurrency transactions, Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Tuesday. On his X account, he reposted an article by state-owned Anadolu news agency saying Turkey was preparing to introduce transfer limits and mandatory waiting periods for withdrawals on crypto assets. It said the new steps will include waiting periods of 48 to 72 hours for crypto withdrawals where the travel rule - requiring the verification of information on the sender and recipient of a transaction - is not applied. "We are taking new steps to prevent the laundering of criminal proceeds obtained from illegal betting and fraud through cryptocurrency transactions," Simsek said. "Administrative, legal, and financial sanctions will be imposed on non-compliant platforms," he added. The daily limit on the transfer of stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a constant value, will be capped at $3,000, with a monthly limit of $50,000, Anadolu said. The travel rule is a set of guidelines designed to prevent money laundering, that mandates virtual asset service providers to obtain and disclose precise details pertaining to the sender and recipient of a virtual asset transfer.
Int'l Business Times
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Israel Katz Issues Stark Warning to Khamenei: Could Iran's Leader Face Saddam's Fate?
Yisrael Katz reminded Khamenei of the fate of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, who was captured and executed after the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz issued a stern warning to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing a provocative parallel with the fate of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. Katz referenced Hussein, reminding Khamenei of the dictator's downfall and execution following the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, as reported by Deutsche Welle. The warning followed escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, marked by recent military confrontations. On June 13, Israel carried out military airstrikes against sites across Iran, targeting military and nuclear facilities. The strikes reportedly resulted in the deaths of several senior Iranian commanders and nine nuclear scientists. Iranian retaliation soon followed, with over 200 missiles launched against Israel, causing 24 deaths and over 500 injuries, Anadolu Ajansı reported. During a security assessment with Israeli military commanders, Katz accused Khamenei of committing war crimes through continued missile attacks on Israeli civilians, noted Trend News. "He should remember what happened to the dictator in the country that borders Iran, who went down this path against the State of Israel," Katz stated, referring to Hussein. The conflict has caused numerous casualties on both sides. Since the escalation began, 248 people have died, with 224 being Iranians, most of whom are civilians, reported El Peridico. Israeli airstrikes have claimed the lives of key Iranian military figures, including Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, and IRGC Commander Hossein Salami. Israel's military actions also targeted strategic infrastructure, including a strike on the Islamic Republic's state television building in Tehran as it was broadcasting live. Yoav Gallant, another senior official, confirmed these operations and emphasized that other Iranian governmental institutions might also be targets, according to Proto Thema. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed on American ABC television that targeting Khamenei could potentially end the ongoing conflict, suggesting, "killing Khamenei would put an end to the conflict." This discussion arises amid claims that former U.S. President Donald Trump previously opposed an Israeli plan to assassinate Khamenei, Al-Quds Al-Arabi mentioned. The Israeli Defense Ministry has issued evacuation warnings to residents of Tehran, urging them to leave targeted areas. Katz reiterated this directive and asserted that Israeli forces would continue offensive strikes on Iranian regime targets to undermine the Islamic Republic's capacity for future strikes, according to Proto Thema. As events unfold, the international community remains wary of the developments, particularly concerning the strategic ramifications in the volatile Middle East region. Khamenei, at 86, faces increasing internal and external pressures, with his authority reportedly challenged by factions within Iran vying for influence, according to Al-Quds Al-Arabi.
New Straits Times
16-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Technical issue forces Air India plane back to Hong Kong
NEW DELHI: An Air India flight en route to New Delhi from Hong Kong was forced to return to Hong Kong International Airport shortly after take-off on Monday due to a suspected technical issue. "AI315 operating from Hong Kong to Delhi on June 16 air-returned to Hong Kong shortly after take-off due to a technical issue. The flight landed safely at Hong Kong and is undergoing checks as a matter of abundant precaution," Anadolu Ajansı (AA) quoted the airline's statement. The airline added that alternative arrangements were being made to fly passengers to Delhi at the earliest. "We are providing all necessary on-ground assistance to the passengers to minimise the inconvenience caused by this unforeseen disruption," the spokesperson added. The incident comes just days after a major aviation tragedy involving Air India, when a flight carrying 242 people crashed in the western Indian state of Gujarat, resulting in over 270 deaths, including individuals on the ground. In response to the tragedy, Indian authorities have ordered a thorough inspection of Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.– BERNAMA
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
2,800-year-old royal tomb discovered near King Midas' home in Turkey
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Archaeologists have discovered an eighth-century-B.C. royal tomb of a relative of King Midas in the ancient city of Gordion, southwest of Ankara, Turkey. The burial mound contained dozens of rare artifacts and cremated human bones from an elite individual from the ancient kingdom of Phrygia. "Based on these artifacts, we estimate that the person in the tomb chamber may be a member of the royal family associated with Gordion and Midas," Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, the Turkish minister of culture and tourism, said at a news conference Tuesday (June 3), the Turkish state-run news agency Anadolu Ajansı reported in Turkish. Gordion was the capital of the Phrygian kingdom, which lasted from 1200 to 675 B.C. In the eighth century B.C., the kingdom was ruled first by Gordias, who was associated with the Gordian knot that Alexander the Great eventually cut, and then by his son Midas, who is famous for the story of turning everything he touched to gold. But Gordion, like ancient Troy, was occupied many times over the centuries, leaving archaeologists with a tangled web of fortification walls, tombs and houses to dig through. The largest tomb found at Gordion is called the "Midas Mound." One of more than 120 mounds, it was built around 740 B.C. and included the burial of a high-status person — possibly Midas' father, Gordias — in a log coffin on top of a purple textiles and surrounded by bronze treasures. The newly announced tomb is the 47th such mound excavated at Gordion. The mound is about 26 feet (8 meters) tall and 200 feet (60 m) in diameter, archaeologist Yücel Şenyurt, co-director of the Gordion excavation, told Anadolu Ajansı in Turkish, and it includes the oldest cremation to date at the site. "This shows the burial customs of the Phrygians," Şenyurt said, and "clearly shows us that the person buried here was not an ordinary person." Related: Ancient inscription reveals lost civilization in Turkey that may have defeated King Midas At the news conference, Ersoy said that the mound included a wooden burial chamber that measured 10.2 by 9.2 feet (3.1 by 2.8 m), along with dozens of bronze artifacts, including cauldrons and jugs, some of which were still hanging from iron nails on the walls of the burial chamber, Anadolu Ajansı reported. "These artifacts that we have unearthed are the most concentrated group after the findings in the previously excavated Midas Mound," Ersoy said. RELATED STORIES —2,600-year-old inscription in Turkey finally deciphered — and it mentions goddess known 'simply as the Mother' —Grand tomb of Roman gladiator found in Turkey actually contains the remains of 12 other people —3,500-year-old tablet in Turkey turns out to be a shopping list "It's possible that it belonged to someone in Midas's family because his tumulus is nearby," C. Brian Rose, Gordion excavation co-director and an archaeologist at the University of Pennsylvania, said at the news conference, as reported by Anadolu Ajansı. "What's really interesting is that it's a cremation burial," Rose said, because "this is the only example from the 8th century" at the site. The newly discovered artifacts are now at the Gordion Museum, where they will be conserved and restored before being placed on display. Excavations at Gordion have been ongoing for 75 years, but archaeologists are nowhere near finished with their investigation of the numerous tombs and settlement structures. "The area that has not yet been excavated is much larger than the area that has been excavated," Şenyurt said.
Barnama
07-06-2025
- Health
- Barnama
Gaza Death Toll Nears 54,800 As Israel Strikes Continue During Eid Al-Adha
ANKARA, June 7 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- At least 54,772 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's genocidal war since October 2023, Anadolu Ajansı (AA) reported, citing the Health Ministry on Saturday. A ministry statement said that 95 bodies were brought to hospitals in the last 48 hours, while 304 people were injured, bringing the total number of injuries in the Israeli onslaught to 125,834. 'Many victims are still trapped under the rubble and on the roads as rescuers are unable to reach them,' it added.
