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Türkiye Locks In Deal to Host COP31 Climate Summit
Türkiye has officially signed an agreement to host the next major United Nations climate summit.
Turkish Mayor Busted: 18 Nailed in Corruption Raid on City Hall
A corruption investigation in Turkey has led to the arrest of 18 people, including the mayor of a major Istanbul district, after police raided the municipal bui…
Trump’s Ceasefire Collapses as Israel Strikes Beirut, Iran Fires Missiles Back
Israel bombed southern Beirut and Iran responded with ballistic missiles, shattering a fragile U.S.-brokered truce and pushing the region toward a new open war.
Turkish MP Drops 33-Question Bomb Over Detainee Abuse; Family Network Demands Cops Punished for ‘Naked Search’
A Turkish lawmaker has formally demanded a parliamentary investigation into the alleged abuse of a female detainee, including a reported “naked search,” while a…
CHP Chief Slams ‘Coup’ as Ex-Leader Tries to Expel 9 Lawmakers
The head of Turkey’s main opposition party has accused his predecessor of launching a “coup attempt” by trying to expel nine lawmakers, deepening an internal po…
Trump Demands Ceasefire as Iran-Israel Fighting Escalates
A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel has collapsed, with both sides exchanging direct military strikes and President Donald Trump calling for an immediat…
Turkey warns BYD: Meet your $1 billion plan or lose the tax break
Turkey has suspended a tax break for Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD, warning it will revoke the incentive if the company fails to meet a $1 billion investme…
Village Fights Back: 1 Turkish Community Refuses to Let Mining Giant Dig Up Their Homes
A small village in Turkey is refusing to back down against a mining exploration project, with residents, rights groups, and local officials vowing to defend the…
Turkey Flexes Muscle: Warns France Over Cyprus Troop Deal, Clinches COP31 Climate Summit
Turkey has issued a sharp warning to France after a new agreement allows French forces to deploy on Cypriot soil, while simultaneously signing a deal to host th…
War and Sanctions Fuel Global Hunger Crisis as 363 Million Face Starvation
A UN report warns that 363 million people worldwide now face acute hunger, with 45 million directly affected by the US-Israel war on Iran and resulting oil pric…
Turkey Locks Down Opposition, Opens Peace Talks in Power Grab
Turkey is shifting its political balance by launching new peace talks on the Kurdish issue while simultaneously cracking down on opposition parties, a dual stra…
Turkish Village Vows to Fight Mining Giant: “We Will Protect Our Homes”
A small village in Turkey is standing up to a mining exploration project that threatens their homes and land.
Turkey’s Civil Voices Roar: 53 Provinces Unite at Festival as Opposition Demands Legal Action for Democracy
A major civil society festival has brought together activists from 53 Turkish provinces, while opposition figures are publicly demanding concrete legal steps to…
Turkish Villagers Vow to Defend Homes as 500+ Properties at Risk from Mining Giant
A small village in northern Turkey is fighting back against a major mining exploration project that threatens to displace hundreds of residents, with locals dec…
Türkiye Signs Deal to Host COP31 Climate Summit, Opposition Leader Calls for "Institutional" Peace Process
Türkiye has officially signed an agreement to host the COP31 United Nations climate summit, while the co-chair of the country’s main pro-Kurdish party urged an …
Meet the 19-Year-Old Genius Who Could Lead Turkey to World Cup Glory
Turkey has built one of its strongest-ever national teams around teenage sensation Arda Guler, who is being hailed as the key to the country’s hopes at the 2026…
Fossil Fuel Addiction Is Crushing Economies, UN Climate Chief Warns at Bonn Talks
The world’s addiction to fossil fuels is driving economic chaos and making countries more vulnerable to climate disasters, the United Nations’ top climate offic…
Turkey Opposition Figure Demands Legal Action to Speed Up Democracy, as CHP Holds Emergency Talks
Turkey is facing a critical political moment as a leading opposition figure calls for concrete legal steps to accelerate the democratic process, while the main …