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MediaTurkish court blocks T24 website over LGBTQ+ propaganda claims
A Turkish court has ordered the blocking of access to the website and social media accounts of the independent news portal T24. The decision stems from an investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, citing content deemed 'LGBTQ+ propaganda'.
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Politics · IndiaIndia Rejects Erdogan's Kashmir Remarks at UNGA
India has rejected Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's references to Jammu and Kashmir made at the UN General Assembly. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the issue concerns India's territorial integrity and sovereignty, and no external party has any standing on the matter.
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Politics · Middle EastTeacher Mehmet Bilgili killed by nephew at Osmaniye school
A literature teacher, Mehmet Bilgili, was shot and killed in the schoolyard of Farabi Anatolian High School in Osmaniye, Turkey, by his 30-year-old nephew, identified as A.E.B. The Osmaniye Governor stated the suspect has schizophrenia and has been undergoing psychiatric treatment.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu orders legal case preparation against Erdogan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the preparation of a legal case against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, potentially for the International Criminal Court. The case is expected to focus on Erdogan's treatment of Kurds and alleged funding of Hamas.
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Politics · Middle EastResearchers investigate Durupınar Formation for Noah's Ark
Researchers are employing advanced technologies like LiDAR, drone imagery, and ground-penetrating radar at the Durupınar Formation in Turkey. Some claim the site, a boat-shaped mound, is the resting place of Noah's Ark, citing evidence of man-made structures.
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PoliticsAnand says Canada supports LGBTQ+ rights despite Turkey crackdown
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has stated that Canada supports LGBTQ+ rights, even as the country has remained silent on Turkey's crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups. Anand clarified that this silence should not be seen as a lack of solidarity.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineTurkey submits Black Sea security proposals to Russia
Turkey has presented Russia with proposals aimed at enhancing security in the Black Sea. The Kremlin confirmed receiving the proposals but stated that no substantive negotiations are currently taking place on the matter, describing the issue as 'acute' and raised by many nations.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu calls attacking Iran an easy decision at UN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders at the UN General Assembly that attacking Iran was an easy decision. Delegates walked out during his speech, prompting Netanyahu to call them 'moral cowards'. He also accused Turkey of spreading antisemitic lies and thanked Donald Trump.
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Politics · Middle EastErdogan and Pashinyan meet in New York for normalization talks
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in New York during the UN General Assembly. They discussed the normalization of relations between their countries and the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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Business & EconomyTurkish Airlines orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets
Turkish Airlines has finalized a major order for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement, signed in New York with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in attendance, comprises 100 firm orders for the 737-8 model and an option for 50 more.
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PoliticsCanada Silent on Turkey's LGBTQ+ Crackdown Amid Trade Talks
Canada's government has not condemned Turkey's crackdown on LGBTQ+ organizations, unlike several European nations. This silence comes as Canada negotiates a potential trade deal with Ankara, while Turkish authorities have detained activists and raided LGBTQ+ groups.
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Fidan Accuses Israel of Destabilizing Syria During Damascus Visit
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israel of seeking to destabilize Syria during a visit to Damascus. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani stated Damascus remains committed to a diplomatic solution. The comments followed Israeli strikes on Abu al-Duhur Air Base.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTurkey detains 16 in Izmir LGBTQ+ operation
An Izmir court ordered the pre-trial detention of 16 people as part of the 'My Family Is Safe' operation. The operation, coordinated by the Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, targeted LGBT individuals and organisations, with reports of differing arrest numbers nationwide.
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PoliticsJournalist İrem Delice jailed in Turkey over 'Erdoğan died' report
Journalist İrem Delice has been jailed in Turkey after a social media post by her newspaper, Aydın Denge, with the headline 'Erdoğan passed away' referred to a local woman named Gülşen Erdoğan. The Committee to Protect Journalists states Turkey's disinformation law is being used to criminalise journalism.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTurkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan prepare roadmap for defence pact expansion
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are developing a plan for other countries to join their joint defence pact, signed on August 7. Six to seven Muslim-majority nations have reportedly shown interest in becoming members of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineTurkey Summons Ukraine Ambassador After Black Sea Ship Attacks
Turkey summoned Ukraine's Ambassador Nariman Dzhelialov after two Turkish-operated commercial vessels were attacked in the Black Sea. The first vessel was targeted on August 26, and a second ship sent to tow it was attacked the following day.
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Politics · Middle EastErdoğan and Lula Discuss Bilateral Ties and Global Issues
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations, regional and global issues, and cooperation in the defence sector. Both leaders expressed regret over ongoing conflicts and emphasised dialogue for peace.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu calls Erdogan 'antisemitic dictator' amid arrest warrant bid
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan an "antisemitic dictator" in response to Turkey seeking an international arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged "genocide". The exchange escalates tensions between the two nations.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign Mecca defence pact as Trump hails agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on 7 August, pledging that an attack on one would be treated as an attack on all. US President Donald Trump welcomed the pact on Truth Social, describing it as a major move toward collective security in the Middle East.
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