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New Airbus jets to power Turkish Airlines global expansion

Turkish Airlines is gearing up to redefine global travel with the launch of non-stop, ultra-long-haul flights connecting Istanbul to Australia and South America by late 2027. Speaking at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Chairman Murat Seker revealed that the carrier will utilize specialized Airbus A350-1000 aircraft capable of flying up to 17 hours non-stop.

08 Jun 2026-18:29
Marco Rubio pledges US support for Bolivia's democracy

The U.S. government is throwing its full weight behind Bolivia's newly formed government as the South American nation grapples with its deepest economic crisis in 40 years.

05 Jun 2026-09:10
Why India is ditching Middle East oil for Latin America

India is rapidly shifting its energy strategy as escalating geopolitical conflicts disrupt traditional shipping lanes. Following the closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, the world’s third-largest oil consumer has been forced to look far beyond the Middle East to secure its fuel needs.

25 May 2026-12:18
Who will lead the Global South? China’s Belt and Road vs America’s strategic partnerships

Competition between China and United States is no longer limited to trade, military power or technology.

18 May 2026-23:06
EU-Mercosur trade pact takes effect despite legal challenge

01 May 2026-13:52
Halter launches world-first satellite-to-collar technology for remote beef farming

Smart collar firm Halter has launched new direct-to-satellite technology that will work without the need for towers.

30 Apr 2026-10:46
Genomic study reveals third migration wave into South America

A new study published in Nature has identified a previously unknown third wave of human migration into South America and the Caribbean.

28 Apr 2026-14:40
US sends first batch of deportees to DR Congo

Fifteen individuals, reportedly from South America, who were deported from the US, have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

18 Apr 2026-14:29
Two US Navy ships collide during refueling operation

Two U.S. Navy vessels collided during a refueling operation in waters near South America.

12 Feb 2026-16:30
French farmers block Paris roads over Mercosur deal

French farmers launched early-morning road blockades across Paris to protest the European Union’s pending trade deal with South American nations and the government’s handling of a cattle disease outbreak.

08 Jan 2026-13:59

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