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US forced Somalia president to fire defence minister due to his ties with...
Somalia’s president has fired his defence minister reportedly under pressure from the United States, due to the dismissed official having close ties with Turkiye, sources have revealed. On Sunday,...
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Anger as Istanbul mayor arrested over allegations of corruption, links to...
Turkish security services arrested Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on allegations of corruption and links to terrorism, in a move that has been widely criticised as a politically-motivated crackdown on...
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Hijab rule change in schools sparks outcry in Northern Cyprus
The Turkish Cypriot administration’s decision to permit headscarves in secondary schools has ignited fierce debate, with teachers’ unions and opposition figures condemning it as part of a broader push...
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President Trump should be convinced to withdraw military from Syria: Turkish...
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said US President Donald Trump should be convinced to withdraw American troops from Syria, adding that it would be cost-effective for Washington, Anadolu reports....
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Erdogan: The Zionist regime has once again proven itself to be a terrorist state
Israel’s “Zionist regime” has once again “proven itself to be a terrorist state that thrives on the blood and tears of innocents”, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday. In a speech...
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Proposed €150bn EU defence funding scheme to exclude Turkiye, US, UK
The European Union is set to benefit from a new €150 billion ($167 billion) defence funding proposal in an attempt to boost the continent’s rearmament against a Russian threat, but will exclude third...
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In spite of ban, Turks protest against detention of mayor
Turkish police used force to break up protests across the country yesterday. Despite a ban on street gatherings, thousands of Turks took to the streets to demonstrate against what they called the...
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Turkiye NSC calls on Israel to end its genocidal policies
Turkiye’s National Security Council (NSC) yesterday stressed that Israel must immediately return to a ceasefire deal with Hamas by putting an end to policies of genocide and occupation, adding that...
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Israel blows up Gaza’s only cancer hospital
Israeli occupation forces blew up the Turkish Friendship Hospital in central Gaza today. In the latest attack on the Strip’s healthcare system, Gaza’s only cancer treatment centre was blown up because...
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Turkiye condemns destruction of Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital in Gaza
Turkiye on Friday strongly condemned the destruction of the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital in Gaza, which was built by Turkiye and operated by local authorities as a cancer treatment center,...
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Turkiye stepping up diplomatic push for Gaza ceasefire, Turkish president says
Turkiye has stepped up diplomatic efforts to restore a ceasefire in the war-torn Gaza strip, the Turkish president said Friday, Anadolu Agency reports. “We have accelerated our diplomatic contacts to...
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Turkiye detains 343 people over protests against Istanbul mayor’s detention,...
Turkish authorities have detained 343 people during overnight protests in several cities against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday, Reuters reports....
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Trump-Erdogan talks 'great, transformational' but 'under-reported': US envoy
US special envoy Steve Witkoff described President Donald Trump’s recent phone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as “great” and “transformational” but largely overlooked by the...
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Turkish foreign minister to attend OIC-Arab League Gaza meeting in Cairo
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to attend the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Arab League Gaza Contact Group Ministerial Committee Meeting, which will be hosted by Egypt in...
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Turkiye's UAV fighter KIZILELMA completes maneuver test
Bayraktar KIZILELMA, Turkiye’s first unmanned combat aircraft developed by Baykar, completed a AB-Launched Maneuver System Identification Test, a crucial step in its testing schedule. A statement from...
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Turkiye mosques illuminated with messages promoting family values during Ramadan
In celebration of Turkiye’s “Year of the Family” initiative, mosques across the country lit up with mahya—traditional illuminated banners—during the second half of Ramadan, promoting the importance of...
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Turkiye detains more than 1,100 in protests since Istanbul mayor's arrest,...
Turkish authorities have detained 1,133 people across Turkiye since the start of protests five days ago against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said...
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European security ‘not possible’ without Turkiye: Erdogan says
Europe cannot ensure its security without Turkiye, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed today. “The heated debates over past weeks have shown that European security without Turkiye will not be...
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LIVE BLOG: Israeli court upholds detention order for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya...
Israel arrested Abu Safiya, 52, in late December after storming the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza.
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Turkish-US ties could gain momentum during Trump’s 2nd term: Erdogan
Turkiye-US ties may well gain new momentum during US President Donald Trump’s second term, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said yesterday. Speaking in the capital Ankara following a Cabinet...
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Erdogan receives Bosnian Presidential Council chair in Istanbul
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a meeting with Denis Bećirović, the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, at Istanbul’s Vahdettin Pavilion to discuss bilateral and regional...
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Israeli army ‘is investigating’ officer who ordered destruction of cancer...
The Israeli army claimed on Monday that it is investigating the bombing of the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital building in central Gaza last weekend. It suspects that the commander of the 252nd...
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Is Europe ready to accept Turkiye’s defence of the continent?
Europe has rarely found itself in as much of a bind as it faces now, arguably since the conflicts, territorial breakups and political transitions of the 1990s. Amid a perceived rising military threat...
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Istanbul council elects interim mayor after Imamoglu's jailing
Istanbul’s municipal council elected an interim mayor on Wednesday to run the city following the imprisonment of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu pending trial on corruption charges that he and his supporters deny...
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Greece Navy cadets chant ‘f*ck Turkiye, Cyprus is Greek’ during parade
Greek naval cadets have been seen insulting Turkiye and claiming ownership of Cyprus, in an incident which has drawn condemnation and prompted calls for the government to launch an investigation. In a...
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Trump administration detains Turkiye student at Tufts, revokes visa
Video circulating on social media show the detention of Turkish student, Rumeysa Ozturk, by masked plainclothes US officials who refuse to identify themselves. Rumeysa, a doctoral student at Tufts...
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Indonesia and Syria: Time to forge a new partnership under Ahmad Al Sharaa's...
Indonesia has remained relatively quiet on Syria’s new leadership, but it must now take a clear stance. With Syria under the new leadership of President Ahmad Al Sharaa, Indonesia has an opportunity to...
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Turkish court frees AFP journalist held while covering protests, says agency
A Turkish court freed Agence France-Presse journalist Yasin Akgul on Thursday, the news agency has confirmed. Akgul was detained earlier this week while covering mass protests over the jailing of...
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X sues Turkiye gov’t over demands to shut down hundreds of accounts
Social media platform X has sued Turkiye’s government after it tried to pressure the platform into blocking hundreds of accounts, amid ongoing anti-government protests taking place throughout the...
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Turkiye considers Syria’s request to set up military training base to combat...
Turkiye is evaluating the possibility of establishing a training base in Syria aimed at supporting the Syrian army in the fight against terrorism and enhancing stability in the country. Sources in the...
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Pikachu runs from police at Turkiye protest
In videos circulating on social media a protester dressed as Pokemon's Pikachu is seen running from police in Istanbul, Turkiye. Some 1,900 people have been detained since the nationwide demonstrations...
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The US is disappearing dissenters in broad daylight
Just before breaking her fast during Ramadan, Rumeysa Ozturk—a Turkish PhD student at Tufts University—was forcibly taken by masked federal agents as she left her Somerville home to meet friends. There...
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US threatens to revoke more student visas
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the US revoked the visa of Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk, who was detained by masked plainclothes agents on the streets of Boston on Monday. "We revoked...
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US, Turkiye to begin technical talks on CAATSA sanctions
The US and Turkiye are set to commence technical-level discussions to resolve lingering tensions over the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions imposed on Ankara...
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EU faces billion-euro dilemma amid Turkiye crisis
The European Union (EU) is facing mounting criticism over its continued financial support for Turkiye as President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government intensifies its crackdown on political opponents,...
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LIVE UPDATES: Israel launches attack on Gaza Strip on Eid morning
More than 50,200 Palestinians have been killed, mostly women and children, and over 114,000 injured in a brutal Israeli military onslaught on Gaza since October 2023.
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Turkiye celebrates Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr
Turkiye on Sunday marked the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr with nationwide celebrations and official messages emphasizing unity, peace, and social cohesion, Anadolu news agency reported. Across...
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Turkish president emphasises strong support for Syria's territorial integrity...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday that Turkiye would not allow the sabotage of Syria’s territorial integrity and the festering of instability across its southern border, Anadolu news...
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Turkish, French presidents hold phone talk
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke on Monday with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in a phone call, the Turkish presidency said, Anadolu news agency reported. A presidency statement...
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Israel FM calls Erdogan ‘anti-Semitic dictator’
Israel’s foreign minister has accused Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of being an “anti-Semitic dictator” after the Turkish president’s apparent call for the destruction of the Zionist state....
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Turkish first lady condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza, calls for global action
Turkish first lady Emine Erdogan on Tuesday condemned Israel’s continued attacks on Gaza, saying the country is targeting innocent civilians in defiance of the ceasefire, Anadolu Agency reports....
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Malaysia to resettle 15 Palestinians released by Israel
Malaysia will resettle 15 Palestinians who were recently released from Israeli prisons, after they undergo security screening, government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said, according to DPA. Speaking at a...
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Turkiye: government denounces opposition calls for a ‘no shopping day’
Turkiye’s government has denounced opposition calls for a mass commercial boycott following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu that sparked nationwide protests, Reuters has reported. The...
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Israel steps up Syria air strikes, claims Turkiye aims for 'protectorate'
Israel stepped up air strikes on Syria overnight, declaring that the attacks are a warning to the new rulers in Damascus as it accused their allies in Turkiye of trying to turn the country into a...
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Turkiye slams Israel ministers’ ‘aggressive and expansionist’ remarks
Turkiye yesterday denounced statements made by Israeli ministers directed at Ankara, calling them “provocative” and reflective of what it described as the Israeli government’s “aggressive and...
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Turkiye scientists to search ocean depths for insights into space habitats
Turkish scientists are set to explore the depths of oceans and seas for clues about life in space through the METU Institute of Marine Sciences’ “DeepTrace” project, Anadolu Agency reports. The team...
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Does the Iran-Iraq-Turkmenistan Triangle provide a solution for Europe's...
Europe’s energy crisis is far from over. European energy diversification efforts have faced significant challenges since the Ukraine war jeopardised Russian gas supplies. European leaders search for...
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'There is no blank cheque': Syria leader told to rein in jihadis
Syria’s President, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, has a lot to prove to win over Western powers. If the first few week of his rule are anything to go by, he may be heading in the wrong direction. The West is...
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UN rights chief 'very concerned' over crackdown on student protestors on US...
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Friday expressed concern over efforts to suppress debate and peaceful demonstrations on university campuses across the US, Anadolu Agency reports....
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US judge denies government’s bid to move Rumeysa Ozturk’s case to Louisiana;...
A federal judge denied the Trump administration’s attempt Friday to dismiss or transfer Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk’s case to the state of Louisiana, instead ruling that the proceeding will be...
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