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Saudi Arabia is trying to quietly sell off its Istanbul consulate, Turkish media reported on Tuesday. The revelation comes as the first anniversary of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the consulate approaches. The Saudi foreign ministry has "secretly and quickly" sold the consulate buildings in central Istanbul, HaberTurk reported. The consulate's new owners have not been revealed, but the buildings were reportedly sold for around a third of their value. The sale has also not been publicly confirmed by the kingdom. Saudi Arabia will soon move its consulate to a new premesis in Istanbul's northern Sariyer district near the US Consulate. According to Turkish legal experts, the sale of the embassy - still considered a crime scene by the Turkish authorities - will enable its most thorough investigation by officials yet. The reported sale comes just two weeks ahead of the first anniversary of Khashoggi's killing, which is widely believed to have ...

The extent to which nuclear energy can achieve its potential for contributing to peace, health and prosperity ultimately depends on the availability of competent, qualified and capable staff. To attract and retain a new generation of talent, the nuclear industry should provide young professionals entering the workforce with a clear roadmap for their career advancement, according to experts who attended an event today on the sidelines of the IAEA’s 63rd General Conference. Nuclear power is a long-term commitment spanning generations of experts over a facility’s lifetime. Ensuring the transfer of knowledge between retiring and new members of the nuclear workforce is hence one of the industry’s most significant challenges. Some 95 participants in the side event Preparing Next Generation of the Workforce for the Nuclear Industry: The Journey from Graduate to Professional , exchanged views and perspectives on ways to enhance the transfer of sk...

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) today launched a drive to raise funds for projects helping countries tackle cancers that affect millions of women every year. The Partnership Initiative to Increase Access to Diagnostics and Treatment of Women’s Cancers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries is an IAEA joint effort with the IsDB and other partners to increase cancer services for women in priority countries. During the opening of the 2019 IAEA Scientific Forum, the Bank announced a plan to mobilize an initial US $10 million in grant funding, which will help unlock further IsDB resources for the initiative. The funds will go toward projects in 17 countries, which are both members of the IAEA and the IsDB: Albania, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’ Ivoire, Djibouti, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The projects wi...

Protestors have been demonstrating on the streets of Hong Kong for weeks, originally over the government's planned extradition bill Eight global PR companies were approached by the Hong Kong government to rebuild the region’s image in the wake of protests but all have turned down the work. Protestors have been demonstrating on the streets of Hong Kong for weeks, originally over the government’s planned extradition bill. Unrest continued even after the government withdrew the bill, with many on the streets now calling for democracy. The government approached eight PR firms in August to help turn around the image of the city and financial centre on the global stage. Continuing unrest In a speech to business leaders reported by Reuters, Ms Lam said four had turned down the brief immediately “because that would be a detriment to their reputation to support the Hong Kong government now”. The remaining four have also subsequently decided not to accept the invita...

A new novel by journalist Olivier Da Lage calls into question the very foundations of Hindu society. The fictional work, based on studies of a recently discovery ancient skeleton, criss-crosses the bustling city of Mumbai on a quest to discover who murdered a local archaeology professor – and why. Mr Singh's Rickshaw follows police inspector Sunil Anand and young journalist Sangita Sharma as they look into the murder of the head of the archaeology department at St Xavier’s College. This is no straightforward killing, the pair discover, as the investigation sends them back and forth across India's financial capital and deeper into a world where political and religious pressures creep into day-to-day lives, ultimately causing things to spin out of control. The novel is based on DNA findings from an ancient skeleton found in Rakhigarhi, in the northern Haryana state, considered to be the birthplace of Hinduism. The research throws into...

(Bloomberg) -- The U.S. plans to return its ambassador to Belarus, ending a freeze in ties with the authoritarian former Soviet republic which had lasted for more than 11 years. “We are happy to see that chapter closing, and we are closing it because of the concrete steps in the direction that you, Mr. President, had taken to improve this relationship,” David Hale, Undersecretary of State for political affairs, told Alexander Lukashenko during a meeting in Minsk. The U.S. withdrew its ambassador from Minsk in 2008 as relations between the two countries spiralled lower over Washington’s allegations of human-rights abuses by the Belarusian government. In 2006, Lukashenko was subjected to U.S. sanctions, which remain in place. Amid rising tensions in recent months with his main ally and patron, Russia, Lukashenko has sought to rebuild ties with the U.S. and Europe. Moscow has pushed for closer links under a longstanding agreement to form a union state, but Minsk has ...

Freshen up your wardrobe with these bargain buys! When it comes to clothes shopping, Amazon might not be the first place that springs to mind. Usually our go-to for buying books and stationary, the online retailer has since become a one-stop-shop for everything you could possibly need. From clothing to beauty products, kitchen equipment to tech, there seems there isn't anything that can't be bought on Amazon. During a scroll through the site's bestseller page, we spotted six wardrobe basics that will give your style a refresh just in time for the new season and at such a reasonable price. From a classic shirt dress to a basic black tee, here are six of our wardrobe must-haves that you can get on Amazon right now. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 1 Shirt Dress   Amazon DOKOTOO, from £9.99 amazon.co.uk ...

F orget ‘transitional’ – it feels like we’ve gone from sundresses and sandals to boots and coats in ten seconds flat. At least with jewellery, what worked in the heat can also work in the cold with a few minor tweaks. Herewith, the jewellery trends you need to know for the new season. Gold chains The new chain gang is one you’ll want to join. Forget the single, barely-detectable gold chain delicately shimmering around the neck – the new chains can be seen from a distance, and are able to take on the chunkiest cold-weather knits. F rom left: 18ct yellow gold and diamond Vintage Alhambra necklace, £52,000, Van Cleef & Arpels; 9ct gold Box chain, £698, Tom Wood; Gold-plated 50mm Slim Curb Link necklace, £250, Tilly Sveaas If layering, unless money is no object, a mix of lower-karat, vermeil, and 18ct gold chains will give you the fully loaded effect. Try layering up Catbird’s finer 14ct chains with Wwake’s diamond and opal-strewn pieces, then steal from the boy...

Zell am See;   Encompassed by the magnificent Salzburg Mountains, Zell am See is one of the most photogenic alpine towns in Austria. It is one of the best tourist attractions in Austria. The area is nature enthusiasts haven; winter fetches the chance to enjoy the 80 miles of regional ski slopes, while the hotter summer months are ideal for swimming in the unbelievably blue waters of the Zeller See or cycling along the tree-lined streets by its coast. If you’re seeking for something more luxurious, it’s effortless to pass a wonderful afternoon traveling through the photogenic city center, which is decorated with brightly colored chalets, comfortable cafes, and wonderful restaurants. Wachau   Bestriding the verges of the photogenic Danube River, Wachau is familiar for generating some of the finest dry white wines in the world. The area is also abode to a wide number of attractive medieval fortresses, monasteries, and castles, and has been listed as a UNESCO World ...

Vantaa This town is situated not far away from Helsinki on the southern shore of Finland. So, it’s no wonder that it’s one of the best tourist attractions in Finland. It’s very suitably situated for a day tour to Sipoonkorpi National Park, where tourists will see hiking tracks, tranquil nature, and a jungled park that is wonderful for a tension-free day. In Vantaa, tourists will see an abundance of cultural draws, incorporating the Vantaa City Museum, the Finnish Aviation Museum, and Heureka, a science museum with a planetarium. Vantaa is situated further inland than Helsinki, but it is even now very effortless to get from the town of Vantaa to the shore of the Baltic Sea, and as an outcome, Vantaa’s eateries are full of mouth-watering newly caught seafood. Savonlinna   Situated in the Saimaa Lake area of Finland, Savonlinna is a wonderful coastal city and a tourist attraction formed up of a cluster of islands with an iconic 15th-century castle and fortress. Th...