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Turkish protesters vow to carry on; Erdogan says 'show' will end

Turkish protesters vow to carry on; Erdogan says 'show' will end

Since Mayor Imamoglu's arrest, hundreds of thousands protest, chanting anti-Erdogan slogans and demanding his release.
Wed Mar 26 2025
A call for peace in Turkey: what's in it for key actors?

A call for peace in Turkey: what's in it for key actors?

Ending the insurgency would be a major achievement for Turkey's president after past efforts failed to resolve the conflict.
Sun Mar 02 2025
Turkish ski resort fire kills 76, guests forced to jump from windows

Turkish ski resort fire kills 76, guests forced to jump from windows

The fire began on the restaurant floor of the 12-storey Grand Kartal Hotel, authorities said.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Why Turkey is so influential in post-Assad Syria

Why Turkey is so influential in post-Assad Syria

NATO member Turkey is now in a position to influence its neighbour's future diplomatically, economically and militarily.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Twelve people killed in explosives factory blast in Turkey, minister says

Twelve people killed in explosives factory blast in Turkey, minister says

A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring four.
Tue Dec 24 2024
Assad can only blame himself for undignified fall

Assad can only blame himself for undignified fall

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over-relied on Iranian and Russian might, built no bridges and initiated no political and economic reforms.
Sun Dec 15 2024
How Syria rebels' stars aligned for Assad's ouster

How Syria rebels' stars aligned for Assad's ouster

After 13 years of civil war, Syria's opposition militias sensed an opportunity to loosen President Bashar al-Assad's grip on power.
Mon Dec 09 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal

Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal

The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Attackers kill 5, injure 22 at Turkish aviation site

Attackers kill 5, injure 22 at Turkish aviation site

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said both attackers were killed after the attack, adding two of the injured are in critical condition.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies

Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies

Gulen was a one-time ally of Erdogan but they fell out spectacularly, and Erdogan held him responsible for the 2016 attempted coup.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Earthquake rattles Syria, also felt in Jordan and Lebanon

Earthquake rattles Syria, also felt in Jordan and Lebanon

Syria's health ministry said around 65 people sustained minor to moderate injuries as they fled in panic following the earthquake.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Turkey blocks access to Instagram platform but gives no reason

Turkey blocks access to Instagram platform but gives no reason

Fahrettin Altun criticised Instagram on Wednesday for blocking condolence posts for Ismail Haniyeh, prompting the recent move.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Turkish student arrested for using AI to cheat in university exam

Turkish student arrested for using AI to cheat in university exam

Police reveals, the student used a camera disguised as a shirt button linked to an AI software via a router hidden in the sole of the shoe.
Thu Jun 13 2024
Cargo plane makes emergency landing at Istanbul airport, crew safe

Cargo plane makes emergency landing at Istanbul airport, crew safe

A Boeing 763 freighter made an emergency landing at Istanbul Airport after its landing gear did not extend.
Wed May 08 2024
Turkey halts all trade with Israel, cites worsening Palestinian situation

Turkey halts all trade with Israel, cites worsening Palestinian situation

Turkey stopped all exports and imports to and from Israel, the Turkish trade ministry said.
Fri May 03 2024
Malaysia urges citizens to leave South Sudan as security situation worsens

Malaysia urges citizens to leave South Sudan as security situation worsens

Wisma Putra urges Malaysians to leave immediately while commercial flights are still operating.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Sudan's army shells Omdurman in push to oust RSF from capital region

Sudan's army shells Omdurman in push to oust RSF from capital region

RSF controls parts of Omdurman and has fortified west Sudan, dividing the nation into rival zones.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Canada's prime minister says nothing off the table in response to Trump's tariffs

Canada's prime minister says nothing off the table in response to Trump's tariffs

A trade war would be extremely damaging for Canada, which sends 75% of its exports to the United States.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'

Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'

Donald Trump warns of massive tariffs on the EU & Canada if they collude to hurt the US economy - far larger than currently planned.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns

Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns

The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.
Fri Mar 28 2025
South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others

South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others

At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed.
Fri Mar 28 2025
What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?

What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?

Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft

Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea

Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea

The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit

Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit

Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025