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The 12th Türkiye Innovation Week (TIW25) in Istanbul is preparing to contribute to the country’s goal of becoming a leader in innovation.
The event will take place from 9–11 October at the Haliç Congress Centre and will focus on the 'Tomorrow: Now' theme, highlighting the transformation brought by artificial intelligence (AI).
TIM Chairman Mustafa Gültepe said the event aims to promote a culture of innovation, support new ideas, and pave the way for exports through high-value-added production. This year’s edition has been redesigned with a fresh vision, centred around AI.
The week will cover strategic topics such as AI’s impact on global competition, government visions, the transformation of design in creative industries, evolving business and career models, and the creation of billion-dollar startups. More than 120 expert speakers are expected to take part.
Legendary football referee Pierluigi Collina will share his leadership skills, while Gerard Grech will discuss his experience developing the UK’s startup ecosystem.
The event will also support entrepreneurs and young people, with awards presented to innovative entrepreneurs across various categories.
With Anadolu serving as the global communications partner, TIW25 will highlight projects aimed at strengthening Türkiye’s leadership in AI and innovation.
Australia confirmed it will repatriate citizens from the MV Hondius cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, with quarantine on arrival. Spain, France are evacuating nationals as three deaths are confirmed. In the U.S., two passengers have been isolated after testing positive for the virus.
U.S. President Donald Trump called Iran’s response to Washington’s latest peace proposal “totally unacceptable” amid talks over ending the war and securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. A cargo vessel near Qatar was hit by a projectile as Kuwait reported hostile drones in its airspace.
President Donald Trump called Iran’s response to a US war proposal “totally unacceptable” after Tehran sent its reply through mediator Pakistan, according to IRNA. Qatar’s al-Thani also warned Iran against using the Strait of Hormuz as “a pressure tool”.
A Turkish Airlines plane caught fire in its landing gear tyres after landing at Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday (11 May) morning, temporarily disrupting airport operations, officials said.
Metropolitan Shio of Senaki and Chkhorotsku has been elected the 142nd head of the Georgian Orthodox Church at a meeting of clergy in Tbilisi following the death of longtime Patriarch Ilia II.
The man accused of attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump during a White House gala last month pleaded not guilty to all charges in federal court on Monday.
French President Emmanuel Macron opened France’s first-ever business summit in an English-speaking African nation on Monday (11 May), as Paris seeks to strengthen ties across the continent following a decline in influence in several former French colonies.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will attempt a political fightback on Monday (11 May) with a speech promising closer ties with the European Union after Labour suffered heavy local election losses and growing calls for his resignation.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that three Polish nationals and two Moldovan citizens had been released from detention in Belarus and Russia, highlighting what he described as growing diplomatic cooperation with Minsk.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel aims to eventually end its reliance on U.S. financial military support within the next decade. The decision signals a long-term shift in the country’s defence policy as it seeks to deepen ties with Gulf states.
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