Türkiye’s first floating gas platform arrives at Black Sea port
Türkiye’s first floating natural gas production platform, Osman Gazi, reached Filyos Port in Zonguldak on May 31.
U.S. stocks wrapped up the week with a mixed finish after President Donald Trump accused China of breaking a recent trade agreement, reigniting global market jitters just weeks after a deal was struck in Geneva.
The S&P 500 slipped 0.01% to close at 5,911.69, while the Nasdaq lost 0.32%, ending at 19,113.77. The Dow Jones rose 0.13%, finishing the week at 42,270.07.
Markets wavered following Trump's sharply worded social media post, in which he claimed China is facing economic collapse due to U.S. tariffs and said Beijing had "totally violated" the agreement Washington announced earlier this month.
“Everybody was happy! That is the good news!!! The bad news is that China… HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US,” Trump posted.
He added he would soon speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping, expressing hope that the matter could be resolved.
In response, China pushed back, pointing to ongoing U.S. restrictions on chip exports. A spokesperson from China’s embassy in Washington, Liu Pengyu, said the U.S. should stop “discriminatory restrictions” and respect the Geneva consensus.
Meanwhile, fresh U.S. economic data showed consumer sentiment remained flat in May, with the University of Michigan’s index holding at 52.2. Short-term inflation expectations edged up to 6.6%, but long-term expectations fell to 4.2%, the first drop since December.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
A car drove into crowds of Liverpool fans celebrating the club’s Premier League title in the city centre on Monday evening, injuring dozens including 4 children. A 53-year-old man believed to be the driver was arrested at the scene.
EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
Brazil’s economy is expected to have regained momentum in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in household spending and private investment, according to a Reuters poll of economists conducted from May 21–26.
An international academic conference titled "Islamophobia: Exposing Prejudice and Destroying Stigma" has officially opened in the capital of Azerbaijan, bringing together global scholars, experts, and policymakers to address the rise and consequences of anti-Muslim discrimination.
President Donald Trump announced that he will increase steel tariffs from 25% to 50%, a move that could push up costs for industries relying on steel, including housing and auto manufacturing.
Volkswagen is negotiating directly with the U.S. government to ease tariffs in exchange for deeper investment commitments.
Wall Street futures slipped as a surprise court ruling brought back most of Trump-era tariffs, shaking investor confidence heading into month-end.
Model Hailey Bieber is selling her skincare brand Rhode to e.l.f. Beauty in a deal worth up to $1 billion (£790 million), with plans for international expansion and continued viral success.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €25 million loan to Ofis Yem, a leading livestock feed producer in Türkiye, to support the company’s transition toward a green economy and the implementation of inclusive business practices.
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