Turkey
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Zelensky Proposes Turkey-Mediated Talks with Putin while Maintaining Territorial Red Lines
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signaled readiness for direct talks with Vladimir Putin in Turkey, while firmly rejecting any concessions regarding Donbas or Crimea.
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Ankara Dismisses Presidential Adviser to Repair Strained Diplomatic Ties With Baku
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dismissed chief adviser Oktay Saral on Sunday to mend diplomatic ties with Azerbaijan following a school headscarf dispute.
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Istanbul Paralyzed as Record 84-Year Deluge Claims Two Lives and Halts Flights
Historic rainfall in Istanbul claimed two lives, grounded dozens of flights, and forced mass evacuations as emergency crews scrambled across the metropolis.
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Turkish authorities seize pro-opposition Halk TV in financial crimes probe
Turkish authorities raided Halk TV’s Istanbul headquarters, halted broadcasts, and appointed trustees amid a probe into alleged financial crimes.
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Baku’s Hijab Crackdown Sparks Arrests and Ankara Tensions
Azerbaijani authorities arrested 37 people after strict new school uniform rules effectively barred hijabs, igniting protests and a diplomatic clash with Turkey.
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New core drilling and radar scans revive decades-old debate over Durupinar formation near Mount Ararat
Researchers investigating Turkey’s Durupinar formation report core drilling and radar scans reveal organic soil anomalies, renewing debate over the biblical ark site.
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Erdogan Challenges UN Legitimacy Over Gaza Conflict
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urged UN reform, labeling Israel’s actions in Gaza a ‘genocidal mindset’ that threatens the global order.
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Subjugation in the Frame: Detained Turkish Officers Facing Erdoğan’s Portrait, July 2016
Bound, exhausted, and stripped of their military regalia, detained Turkish officers sit under armed guard facing a portrait of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the aftermath of the failed July 2016 coup, capturing the absolute psychological collapse of the country’s…
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Erdogan Heads to New York for UN Assembly Amid Focus on U.S.-Türkiye Ties
President Erdogan arrives in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly, prioritizing high-stakes talks with Donald Trump on F-35 jets and defense ties.
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Saudi Arabia’s Defense Alliance Tested as Escalating Red Sea Attacks Target Oil Corridors
Severe maritime threats and pipeline shutdowns force Riyadh to test the limits of its newly signed collective defense agreement with Turkey and Pakistan.
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Syrian Democratic Forces Formalize Disbandment and State Integration in Strategic Deal With Damascus
The Kurdish-led SDF has formally dissolved as an independent military force, integrating into Syria’s state army under a landmark agreement with Damascus.
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Israel-Turkey tensions spike following Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase
Israeli airstrikes on Syria’s Abu Al-Duhur airbase have sparked regional tensions, with Ankara and Jerusalem at odds over military influence in the region.
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Ankara’s Tightrope: Inside Turkey’s New Disarmament Law and the Fragile Kurdish Peace Path
Turkey’s parliament has passed a controversial framework law for PKK disarmament, exposing deep domestic fractures and complex regional calculations.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Sign Tripartite Defense Pact in Mecca
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement establishing a collective defense alliance amid escalating regional security threats.
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Political Scientist Mehmet Zahir Sarıtaş Critiques Turkey’s Peace Process Strategy
Political scientist Mehmet Zahir Sarıtaş warns that Turkey’s security-focused approach to the Kurdish peace process risks undermining a sustainable resolution.