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Melbourne celebrates Turkish Airlines’ inaugural flights

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Melbourne Airport is preparing to welcome Turkish Airlines, one of the world’s largest airline networks, to its list of international carriers.

The renowned Türkiye’s national carrier has officially announced its plans to commence flights from Istanbul to Melbourne, Australia, starting this March.

The development marks Turkish Airlines’ first-ever foray into the Australian market.

Initially, Turkish Airlines will operate three weekly flights to Melbourne via Singapore.

However, the airline has ambitious plans to establish direct flights between Istanbul and Melbourne as soon as it acquires new aircraft with the necessary capabilities.

Renowned for its extensive global network spanning Europe and Africa, Turkish Airlines will become the sole European airline serving Melbourne Airport, the primary gateway to Australia’s largest city.

More convenience

Jim Parashos, Chief of Aviation at Melbourne Airport, expressed his enthusiasm for Turkish Airlines’ arrival, highlighting the convenience it would bring to Australian travelers seeking connections to Türkiye and beyond.

“We are thrilled to welcome Turkish Airlines to Melbourne, not only because of its world-renowned hospitality but also because of the new possibilities it enables for travelers,” said Parashos.

He also noted that Melbourne’s diverse Turkish community and its status as a hub for food, sports, and culture made it a natural choice for the airline’s first Australian destination.

The expansion of Turkish Airlines’ services to Melbourne became possible thanks to the recent relaxation of the bilateral air services agreement between the Australian federal government and Türkiye.

Melbourne Airport had already achieved the distinction of becoming the first capital city in Australia to surpass its pre-pandemic international seat capacity last month, underscoring the region’s recovery from the impact of the global health crisis.

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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing immediately

Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

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– Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, risking global tensions and retaliation from other nations.
– Proliferation concerns are rising as nuclear states modernise arsenals and the New START Treaty nears expiration.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, aiming to align with testing programs from other countries according to the conversation.Resuming explosive nuclear tests would likely trigger retaliatory responses from nuclear-armed nations like Russia and China, worsening the arms race and increasing global risks.

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The potential for worldwide radioactive fallout remains high, even for underground tests. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by 187 states, prohibits such testing, yet the US remains a signatory without ratification, bound not to violate the treaty’s intent.

Nuclear weapon testing, once crucial for understanding weapon effects and military planning, has diminished. Since World War II, nuclear tests have largely focused on developing new designs. Significant environmental and health concerns led to a moratorium on atmospheric testing in the early 1960s and the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963.

Many countries, including the US, stopped explosive testing in the 1990s. Technological advancements allowed nations to develop nuclear weapons without the need for actual explosions.

Proliferation Risks

Nuclear proliferation continues, with all nine nuclear-armed states investing heavily in modernising their arsenals. This raises concerns about lowered thresholds for using such weapons.

Recent conflicts involving nuclear threats have escalated, and the number of nuclear weapons operationally available has begun to rise again. Russia has tested advanced nuclear weapons, while China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities.

The New START Treaty, which confines the nuclear capabilities of the US and Russia, is set to expire soon, with no successor treaty negotiations underway.

The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight this year, highlighting the heightened dangers facing the world today.

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US–China trade talks are a handshake, not a deal

Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

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Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.


Presidents Trump and Xi extend their tariff truce in an informal meeting, with US cuts and Chinese promises on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX cautions this is unofficial and deeper issues between the two super powers remain.

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Markets cautious as rate cut hopes fade

Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.

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Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.


Central banks pull back on rate cut expectations as tech stocks wobble and inflation pressures persist. Markets adjust cautiously to the Fed’s new tone.

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